NFC Tap vs Param Mitraa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC Tap
This app allows users to read and write NFC tags, supporting various tag types and NDEF message formats. It enables quick actions like connecting to Wi-Fi, pairing Bluetooth devices, opening URLs, and initiating calls or messages directly from NFC tags.
- Read/Write NFC tags
- Support ST25 Type5 & Type4A tags
- Read/Write NDEF Messages (URL, Text, SMS, etc.)
- Connect to Wi-Fi devices
- Pair Bluetooth devices
- Initiate calls, SMS, and emails
- Control ISO15693 commands
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The NFC Tap iOS App leverages on the NFC core feature of iOS supporting the read an write of NFC tags from iPhone 7 and later devices. It gives users a new experience based on the tag's NDEF content, making it easier and faster to perform recorded actions as described below. Main Features: • Support every STMicroelectronics ST25 Type5 & Type4A series tags. • App Clip based on URL https://www.myst25.com/clip • Read/Write user memory for Type5 tags. This allows user to read, write or update the content of any Type5 tags. • ISO15693/NFC Type5 commands list User Interface. This allows user to manage all ISO15693 commands. • ISO15693/NFC Type5 custom commands list User Interface • Fast Transfer Mode using STMicroelectronics ST25DV-I2C and ST25DVC tags. • PWM Control user interface for STMicroelectronics ST25DV-PWM tags. • Read/Write any kinds of NDEF Messages, NFC Forum compliant (URL, Text, SMS, email, Call, Map, VCard, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi®, Mime and Externals) • Universal Link with URL : https://www.myst25.com • Custom App URL Scheme “nfctap://”: - This allows user to open our iOS app from any other iOS app or from the safari browser using the custom URL scheme “nfctap://” In Details, the App features several functions enabled by the NFC tag content: - Connect to Wifi devices identified by its SSID, Key password and encryption type. - Connect to Bluetooth devices: Facilitates the pairing with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. After tapping a tag with the phone, the NFC Tap iOS App will recognize any Bluetooth pairing NDEF record and connect the phone directly to the specified device. - Open a URL in a browser: Opens a web page to the URL contained in the tag's NDEF record. - Get contact information: Displays and saves contact information (including ID picture) by tapping a tag containing a business card(vCard) message. - Geolocalize a position: Opens Apple Maps to the GPS location stored in the tag being tapped. - Initiate an SMS or Email: Opens the relevant email or SMS application with information contained in the tag being tapped. The user can then choose to send the email/SMS or edit it before sending. Use cases include, but are not limited to, customer service information for warranty or loyalty programs. - Initiate a phone call: Opens the phone service to the number contained in the tag's NDEF message. - Read a Text: Displays the text message contained in the tag being tapped. - Mime NDEF exemples: MimeType = application/pdf / MimeData = userManual.pdf - External NDEF exemples: application = video ; type = mpeg ; Data = video.mov Additionally, the NFC Tap App application include Bluetooth pairing with a ST25DV discovery board.
Param Mitraa
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Caring for aging parents shouldn't mean choosing between your career and their wellbeing. Param Mitraa connects families with trained, verified care companions who visit your parents at home — so you can coordinate their care, get real-time updates, and have peace of mind, no matter how far away you are. How it works: Families (Sponsors) set up and manage care for their parents (Params) through the app. Every visit is carried out by a trained care companion (Mitraa) — vetted, background-checked, and matched to your parent's needs. What you can do with the app: • Book care visits — schedule companionship, errands, or assistance visits in a few taps • Request a call back — connect quickly with our support team when you need to talk to someone • Coordinate with doctors, hospitals & diagnostic centres — Param Mitraa helps organize the logistics around care, so families aren't juggling it alone • Track visit history — see when a Mitraa visited, what was done, and how your parent is doing • Manage membership & payments — Trial and Silver plans give you flexible, transparent access to care services Important: Param Mitraa is a non-medical care coordination platform. We connect families with care companions, doctors, hospitals, and diagnostic centres — we do not provide medical treatment ourselves. Whether you live in the same city or thousands of miles away, Param Mitraa helps you stay close to what matters most — your parents' safety, comfort, and dignity. Download Param Mitraa today and bring trusted care to your parents' doorstep.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Param Mitraa at weekly against NFC Tap's every 2 months. Param Mitraa also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NFC Tap ships an update every 2 months, Param Mitraa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Tap | Param Mitraa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (231 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | STMicroelectronics | ETHDC Technologies Private Limited |
Bugs and requests
NFC Tap
Reported bugs
12 issues- Unable to write to tags
- Error indicating need to read tag first
- No longer works
- Cannot read, edit, or write back memory to 15693 tag
- Crashing when scanning NXP Mifare
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- Error message: 'need to read a card on the main screen'
- App closes when scanning NXP Mifare
- Password protection bug on iOS (cannot enter password)
- CCFile Error with Type 5 chips on iPhone
- Required to scan tag before reading/writing memory
- Throws an error for CCFile
- Unable to read ST25 chips on iPhone
Requested features
6 requests- Display NDEF record in HEX
- Fix password protection bug on iOS
- Allow importing bin files
- Improve user-friendliness for beginners
- Connect Digimon Vital Bracelet with VB Lab
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- Remove automatic tag scan prompt on app open
Param Mitraa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NFC Tap
No in-app purchases
Param Mitraa
No in-app purchases









