IoTize Tap Manager vs STEM Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
IoTize Tap Manager
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IoTize Tap Manager is the application that allows you to initially connect to the Tap wireless module in your product. Launch the app, scan and select the appropriate Tap. Once youβre connected, Tap Manager launches the appropriate user interface based on the Tapβs configuration. IoTize Tap Manager is a free app that eliminates the challenges of developing an iOS-based user interface app for your electronic designs. Tap Manager supports you with: * Monitoring your 'Tap connected' system. * Easy access to the mobileβs wireless configuration and developer options. * Device auto-scan and manual connection controls. * Tap configuration explorer. * Relay connection for Tap configuration and testing. * Data logging to 'IoTize Primer Cloud Services'.
STEM Connect
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Via BLE technology (Bluetooth Low Energy), this app allows to connect and use the ozone generator O3Z-Tech to monitor the sanitisation and download the sanitisation report. Moreover, this app allows to set up and service the stretcher assisted loading system Sherpa. You will find the login credentials in the user manual of the product. This way STEM ensures maximum control of authorized technicians. Setup, use and diagnostics procedures are easy and assisted so to conclude any operation in a simple way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: STEM Connect at weekly against IoTize Tap Manager's every 3 months. STEM Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IoTize Tap Manager ships an update every 3 months, STEM Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IoTize Tap Manager | STEM Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IoTize | STEM s.r.l. |
In-app purchases
IoTize Tap Manager
No in-app purchases
STEM Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IoTize Tap Manager free?
Is STEM Connect free?
Do IoTize Tap Manager or STEM Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, IoTize Tap Manager or STEM Connect?
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