Comparison

eTAP vs SmartCell

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

Head to head
About

eTAP

Features
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This app provides functionality for the management of work on track authorities on the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) network. eTAP has been developed by 4Tel Pty Ltd specifically for ARTC staff and contractors. Therefore, this app is not intended for public use, and is restricted to users with authorised login credentials.

About

SmartCell

Features
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The SmartCell application is a data collection system. Users can monitor the voltage, current,temperature, power values of the battery,and battery capacity in real-time on the system, and can also set device parameters.

Screenshots

eTAP4 screens
SmartCell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartCell at every 3 weeks against eTAP's every 5 months. 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eTAP ships an update every 5 months, SmartCell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
eTAP versus SmartCell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereTAPSmartCell
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.312.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Tel Pty LtdVIC OFFROAD PTY. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

eTAP

No in-app purchases

None

SmartCell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eTAP free?
eTAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartCell free?
SmartCell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eTAP or SmartCell have ads?
Neither eTAP nor SmartCell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eTAP or SmartCell?
eTAP ships an update every 5 months, and SmartCell every 3 weeks. Most recently, eTAP was updated on September 22, 2026 and SmartCell on September 9, 2026.

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