Comparison

Pioneer Smart Sync vs Tech NFC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pioneer Smart Sync

Enhance your driving experience by connecting your smartphone to a compatible car stereo. This app allows for safer app usage in the car, offers advanced audio adjustment tools, and includes safety support functions like parking assistance.

Highlights
  • Safe smartphone app usage in car
  • One-touch app calling
  • Message readout
  • 31-band EQ
  • Time alignment
  • Parking assistant
  • Voice recognition
Features
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Pioneer Smart Sync will give you a smarter experience in the car! Pioneer Smart Sync helps you to utilize your smartphone’s functions. It connects your smartphone and Pioneer’s compatible car stereo. ■Supporting safe usage of smartphone apps in the car. - You can call apps with one touch button on a connected hardware device. - The app helps you by reading out your messages. etc. ■You can enjoy the latest unique functions. - Various adjustment tools for smartphone audio.   ex) 31Band EQ (Pro setting), time alignment, sound effects, etc. - Safety support functions ex) Parking assistant (only compatible with SPH-C10BT/SPH-C19BT/SPH-10BT/SPH-20DAB and ND-PS1), voice recognition, and more! ■Compatible Pioneer products: [North-America] SPH-10BT FH-S722BS/FH-S720BS/FH-S52BT/FH-S520BT DEH-S7200BHS/DEH-S6220BS/DEH-S6200BS/DEH-S5200BT/DEH-S4220BT/DEH-S4200BT/DEH-S6100BS/DEH-S6120BS/DEH-S5100BT/DEH-S5120BT/DEH-S4100BT/DEH-S4120BT/DEH-S31BT MXT-S3166BT/MXT-MS316BT/MXT-S3266BT MVH-S720BHS/MVH-S622BS/MVH-S620BS/MVH-S522BS/MVH-S420BT/MVH-S322BT/MVH-S512BS/MVH-S312BT/MVH-MS512BS/MVH-MS310BT [Europe] SPH-10BT SPH-20DAB FH-S820DAB/FH-S720BT DEH-S720DAB/DEH-S520BT/DEH-S42BT/DEH-S420BT/DEH-S410BT/DEH-S41BT/DEH-S320BT/DEH-S310BT/DEH-S510BT/DEH-S315BT MVH-S620BT/MVH-S520DAB/MVH-S520BT/MVH-S42BT/MVH-S420DAB/MVH-S420BT/MVH-S510BT/MVH-S410BT/MVH-S41BT/MVH-S31BT/MVH-S310BT/MVH-MS510BT/MVH-MS410BT SXT-C10PS [Other countries] SPH-C10BT/SPH-C19BT FH-S820DAB/FH-S725BT/FH-S525BT DEH-X5000BT/DEH-X5000BR/DEH-S720DAB/DEH-S5250BT/DEH-S4280BT/DEH-S4250BT/DEH-S3290BT/DEH-X500BT/DEH-X500BR/DEH-S5150BT/DEH-S4180BT/DEH-S4150BT/DEH-S31BT/DEH-S3190BT MXT-X3162BT/MXT-S3262BT/MXT-S3162BT/MXT-S3161BT MVH-X7000BR/MVH-X3000BT/MVH-X3000BR/MVH-S628BT/MVH-S425BT/MVH-S329BT/MVH-S325BT/MVH-X700BT/MVH-X700BR/MVH-X300BT/MVH-X300BR/MVH-S315BT DXT-S4162BT/DXT-S416BT/DXT-S4161BT

About

Tech NFC

Features
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We have created a version of our TPMS programming app* for iOS by popular demand. iPhone users can now configure Hybrid NFC sensors with their smartphones. The iOS app also includes new features that deliver a simplified vehicle lookup, essential TPMS information and the flexibility to operate offline. App Fundamentals -Superfast Configuration Configure a Hybrid NFC sensor in one tap. It’s as quick and easy as making a contactless payment.  -Zero Interference Don’t worry about disturbing other sensors whilst configuring. NFC works over ultra-short distances. -Two Ways to Configure Configure a sensor by creating a new ID or entering an existing OE sensor ID. The Manual ID option enables users to skip the relearn process as the ID (in the ECU) is unchanged. New Features on iOS -Favourites Add the vehicles you program most often to the ‘Favourites’ tab and access them quicker than selecting the make and model each time. -Relearn Type Discover which type of relearn procedure applies to a vehicle (auto relearn, OBD, etc.) and what the process involves.    -Automatic Updates Always have the latest coverage at your fingertips. The vehicle database automatically updates when you launch the app**. -Offline Usage No internet? No problem! The app runs smoothly without a connection too. In this instance, it will draw on the last database downloaded. Please note, before using the vehicle lookup, you must select Europe (EU), North America (NA) or Australia (AU) to access the appropriate vehicle database for your location. *Available for the iPhone 7 or newer with a minimum of iOS 15. **Mobile data or a Wi-Fi connection is required.

Screenshots

Pioneer Smart Sync4 screens
Tech NFC3 screens

Verdict

The call

Pioneer Smart Sync and Tech NFC are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pioneer Smart Sync versus Tech NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPioneer Smart SyncTech NFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (774 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings774 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPioneer CorporationHamaton Limited

Bugs and requests

Pioneer Smart Sync

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to connect to head unit
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Missing features compared to previous versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved Bluetooth connectivity
  • Better integration with popular music apps
  • More customization options for home screen
  • Ability to control volume from app
  • Support for more head unit models

Tech NFC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pioneer Smart Sync

No in-app purchases

None

Tech NFC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pioneer Smart Sync free?
Pioneer Smart Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tech NFC free?
Tech NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pioneer Smart Sync or Tech NFC have ads?
Neither Pioneer Smart Sync nor Tech NFC shows ads.

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