PatchPrinter vs TagPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PatchPrinter
View your preproduction files on your iOS device without needing hard copies. Easily open and share PatchPrinter files from various sources like email or Airdrop. Navigate between files seamlessly in the organized list.
- View preproduction files
- Open from email attachments
- Open from WhatsApp
- Open via Airdrop
- Easy file switching
- Share files with colleagues
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Open your PatchPrinter (www.PatchPrinter.com) file and have a look at your preproduction without the need of using hardcopies. PatchPrinter for iOS shows all of the information which is available in the PatchPrinter file. You can open your PatchPrinter file from an email attachment, WhatsApp message, Airdrop, etc. Switching between files is easy in the Files list. Here you also can share your PatchPrinter file with your colleagues.
TagPal
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TagPal turns blank NFC tags into shortcuts for the moments that matter. Place a tag where a habit happens, tap it with your iPhone, and get straight to the action. Use TagPal to focus, build routines, stay connected, get home faster, and keep everyday essentials within reach. Create taps for real life: • Block distracting apps when it is time to focus • Log habits, build streaks, and see your progress • Share your contact in one tap • Send a saved message without typing it again • Start directions home from a tag in your car • Open your grocery list from a tag on the fridge Go beyond shortcuts with NFC Tools: Read, write, and save NFC tag templates in one place. Create tags for websites, contact cards, Wi-Fi networks, phone numbers, text, locations, and more. You can also turn a QR code into a ready-to-write NFC tag. Simple from the first tap: 1. Choose an action 2. Personalize it 3. Hold your iPhone near a blank NFC tag 4. Tap whenever you need it Your saved taps, activity, and tag templates sync privately through iCloud, so they are ready across your devices. Start with up to two Tap action creations and five NFC Tools writes for free. TagPal Plus unlocks unlimited NFC taps and NFC tag writes. You can choose from paid weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription options to unlock TagPal Plus. Terms and Conditions: https://twinstarcreatives.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://twinstarcreatives.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PatchPrinter at none against TagPal's 3. PatchPrinter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). TagPal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price and ads 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. TagPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. PatchPrinter asks for nothing beyond the download.
PatchPrinter ships an update every 3 months, TagPal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PatchPrinter | TagPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart van Stiphout | Twinstar Creatives |
In-app purchases
PatchPrinter
No in-app purchases
TagPal
- TagPal Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
- TagPal Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- TagPal Pro Yearly$19.991 Year









