Taplist.io vs BFIDGET
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Taplist.io
Display your digital menu on a TV screen using this viewer app. It connects to your existing Taplist.io account, automatically updating your menu in real-time. Designed for easy setup and continuous display, it supports automatic cycling through menu screens and portrait orientation.
- Digital menu display
- Connects to Taplist.io dashboard
- Real-time menu updates
- Automatic carousel mode
- Portrait mode support
- Set-it-and-forget-it installation
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It's the Taplist.io Viewer app for iOS! Taplist.io is the world's easiest-to-activate digital menu system. And now you can show off your menu on iPad devices, similar to our TvOS app! — HOW IT WORKS As an existing Taplist.io customer, you set up and manage your menu through the Taplist.io dashboard. Once you're ready to show it off on a screen, download and run this app. You'll be presented with a pairing code to link it to your account. Once you've linked, that's it! Your menu, and any changes you make, will start appearing instantly. — SET-IT-AND-FORGET-IT Our app is designed for "set it and forget it" installations. Once it's running, you shouldn't need to touch it. Many of our customers mount their displays in easy-to-read places for their customers. — CAROUSEL MODE If you've got a large menu, no problem! The application will automatically cycle through each screen of your menu. — PORTRAIT MODE Prefer a vertical menu? No problem! Configure your menu to portrait mode in the Taplist.io dashboard, and the app will automatically refresh. — BETTER ALL THE TIME We're constantly adding new features to our menu management system. Because of the way our app is designed, you'll rarely need to update it: things "just work".
BFIDGET
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Tired of constantly opening the Brewfather app to check on your fermentation? Meet Bfidget, your solution! Bfidget is an iOS app that displays your Brewfather batches' fermentation status directly in a widget on your device. It automatically updates through iOS’s widget system, allowing you to monitor your batches right from your Home or Lock Screen—no need to manually check the Brewfather app. It’s compatible with automatic gravity measuring devices like Rapt Pill, Tilt, iSpindel, or even manual batch readings entered via the Brewfather app. KEY FEATURES - Automatic updates through iOS’s widget update system. - Home Screen widgets in various sizes, and Lock Screen widgets. - Privacy-focused: No account required, and your data never leaves your device. STEP-BY-STEP SETUP INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Open the Brewfather app, go to Settings, scroll down to the API section, and tap “Generate API-Key.” 2. When asked for Key Access Scope, select Read Batches. 3. Copy and paste your User ID and API Key into the BFIDGET app. 4. Tap GET/SAVE. 5. Create a widget of your choice for the Lock Screen or Home Screen (refer to generic iOS instructions on how to set up widgets). 6. Your widget will automatically update, so you won’t need to open the Brewfather app to check your batch gravities. 7. If your batch name is "Batch," go to Brewfather, open the batch, open the Planning tab, and give the batch a name. 8. Note: If you can't find the BFIDGET app in the widget list, try using the search field or restarting your phone. This issue is related to iOS, not the BFIDGET app. TIPS: * Do not enter your Brewfather username and password anywhere—they’re not required. The API is a secure way to exchange specific data between apps. You’ll only need to create an API key to allow read-only access to your batch data. Simple and safe. * Once set up correctly, you won’t need to use the BFIDGET app again—everything is automatic. New batches are added to the widget automatically. * BFIDGET only fetches the latest readings for batches that are in Fermenting status. * The latest reading can come from devices like Tilt, iSpindel, Pill, or from a manually entered reading. * Be sure to give your batches proper names in the Planning view in Brewfather. * Widgets are best displayed on the Lock Screen for quick access. * Automatic updates are fully managed by iOS. Keep in mind, there is an update “budget,” so it doesn’t refresh every second. If the widget sometimes shows "Data fetch failed," just wait—it will soon update again. FREE VS. PAID: The free version of Bfidget displays only one batch per widget. To display multiple batches, upgrade to the Heavy Brewer subscription for expanded functionality at a low cost. No hidden fees—just more features! Terms of use, standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Taplist.io at none against BFIDGET's 2. BFIDGET's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 38 months). 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. BFIDGET sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Taplist.io asks for nothing beyond the download.
Taplist.io ships an update every 38 months, BFIDGET every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and March 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Taplist.io | BFIDGET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Splatboard LLC | Appsipaja Oy |
In-app purchases
Taplist.io
No in-app purchases
BFIDGET
- Heavy Brewer monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Heavy Brewer yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year








