Comparison

IR vs TapNow

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

Head to head
About

IR

Configure Bluetooth-enabled occupancy sensors wirelessly from your mobile device. This app simplifies setup and management for electrical contractors, installers, and facility managers, allowing adjustments without physical access to the sensors.

Highlights
  • Configure TRANS Bluetooth occupancy sensors
  • Wireless sensor management
  • Secure sensor installation data
  • Adjust settings remotely
  • No cellular or WiFi needed for configuration
Features
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Configure TRANS Bluetooth enabled occupancy sensors from the floor. Leave the ladder behind. This sensor configuration app allows users (electrical contractors, installers, or facility managers) to configure and manage IR-TEC's BLE enabled sensor installations via a mobile device. It not only makes sensor configuration easier and faster, but also secure all important data of sensor installations. No more worry about cellular service or WiFi availability, the use of BLE allows you to make sensor configuration and setting change anytime.

About

TapNow

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TAPNOW - Train Your Reflexes, Anytime, Anywhere! Available on iOS, TAPNOW is a fast-paced reaction game designed to sharpen your reflexes and boost your response speed. Whether you're a gamer looking to improve your timing or just want a quick mental workout, TAPNOW offers a fun and effective way to stay sharp. Why TAPNOW? Improve your reaction time Simple, addictive gameplay Track your progress and challenge yourself Available for free How fast can you tap? Download TAPNOW and put your reflexes to the test!

Screenshots

IR4 screens
TapNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IR at none against TapNow's shown. TapNow's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IR ships an update every 4 months, TapNow every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
IR versus TapNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRTapNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIR-TEC INTERNATIONAL LTD.BEST SOLUTION LLC

In-app purchases

None

IR

No in-app purchases

None

TapNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IR free?
IR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapNow free?
TapNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IR or TapNow have ads?
TapNow shows ads; IR does not.
Which is updated more often, IR or TapNow?
IR ships an update every 4 months, and TapNow every 5 days. Most recently, IR was updated on October 25, 2026 and TapNow on October 25, 2026.

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