Comparison

Mercury MPS vs MultiTag

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

Head to head
About

Mercury MPS

Features
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Data acquisition via smartphone app For environments with only a few devices, the installation of an acquisition client in the network is usually not worthwhile. We have specially developed a smartphone app as an alternative for capturing fill and meter readings. REAL COLLECTION CLIENT AS APP The app collects the data from your printers in the network and transmits them securely to the MPS server. AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL SEARCH Even without IT knowledge, the automatic search quickly finds the printers in your network. In addition, an advanced search function is also available. OPTIMIZED VIEW On the smartphone you get an optimized view of the printer information. All device info can be called up and evaluated in the browser.

About

MultiTag

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TCIMultiTag is a professional utility designed for lighting installers, technicians, and engineers to quickly and accurately configure LED drivers using NFC technology. By simply bringing your smartphone close to the driver, you can read, modify, and write core operating parameters directly on-site or in the workshopβ€”completely wirelessly and without connecting the device to the mains power. Key Features: Instant AOC Setup: Read and write Adjustable Output Current (AOC) values in fractions of a second. Passive Programming: Configure LED drivers straight out of the box. The NFC connection provides all the necessary power for secure data transfer. Hardware Support: Compatible and optimized for LED drivers equipped with the ST25DV02K_W1 memory chip. Safe Limits Control: View minimum and maximum current boundaries through a clear and intuitive dashboard. Data Integrity: Advanced protocol handling ensures fast saves and prevents configuration errors. Designed to maximize efficiency, TCIMultiTag replaces complex wired setups with a fast and reliable tap-and-go workflow.

Screenshots

Mercury MPS4 screens
MultiTag3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MultiTag at every 5 days against Mercury MPS's every 3 weeks. Mercury MPS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

Mercury MPS ships an update every 3 weeks, MultiTag every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Mercury MPS versus MultiTag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMercury MPSMultiTag
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdocuFORMTCI TELECOMUNICAZIONI ITALIA SRL

In-app purchases

None

Mercury MPS

No in-app purchases

None

MultiTag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mercury MPS free?
Mercury MPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MultiTag free?
MultiTag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mercury MPS or MultiTag have ads?
Neither Mercury MPS nor MultiTag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mercury MPS or MultiTag?
Mercury MPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and MultiTag every 5 days. Most recently, Mercury MPS was updated on October 10, 2026 and MultiTag on October 15, 2026.

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