Benshaw Start Here vs Taglab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Benshaw Start Here
This app provides secure Bluetooth connectivity for specific industrial starters, enabling enhanced control and monitoring. It also serves as a central hub for storing contacts, accessing technical documents, and reviewing trip data.
- Bluetooth connectivity for NX Controller
- Secure device interaction
- Enhanced control and monitoring
- Store key contacts
- Access technical materials
- Instant model recommendations
- Review trip data
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The latest update to the Benshaw Start Here app brings a host of new functionalities, including the introduction of the Connect feature for Benshaw Medium Voltage starters fitted with the next-generation ‘NX’ Controller. This new suite of connectivity options allows users to securely interact with compatible devices via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), offering enhanced control and monitoring capabilities. Start Here continues to serve as your all-in-one solution, retaining the features you already know and love. Effortlessly store key contacts, access essential technical materials, receive instant model recommendations, and review comprehensive trip data—all within one app. With added improvements and a refreshed look, Start Here now offers an even more intuitive user experience.
Taglab
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Smart Tags by TagLab TagLab NFC is the official app from TagLab for creating and managing smart NFC tags. An NFC tag is a small chip that can store information. When someone taps their phone on the tag, it instantly opens the information you’ve chosen to share — no app required for the person scanning. What you can do: • Create Tag Profiles for pets, businesses, and personal items • Store important information in one secure place • Choose exactly what information appears when your tag is scanned • Update your details anytime without replacing the tag • Get notified when your tag is scanned — helping lost pets or items find their way back • Instantly share contact details, links, addresses, and more Your personal information stays secure and under your control. You can edit or delete your data at any time. TagLab NFC app works with any NFC tags on the market, including NFC213, NFC215 and NFC216. For the best experience, pair the app with TagLab Smart Tags. Get started free with one Tag Profile. Upgrade to TagLab Pro to unlock: • Enhanced Tag Profiles • Unlimited Tag Profile slots • …and more! Smart tag, safe return. Smart tag, instant sharing. Smart Tags by TagLab.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Benshaw Start Here at none against Taglab's 2. Taglab's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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. Taglab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Benshaw Start Here asks for nothing beyond the download.
Benshaw Start Here ships an update every 6 weeks, Taglab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Benshaw Start Here | Taglab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AUCOM ELECTRONICS LIMITED | Barney Vaughan |
In-app purchases
Benshaw Start Here
No in-app purchases
Taglab
- Monthly Pro Subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro Subscription$24.991 Year
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