NFC Developer App vs Scotsman Ice XWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NFC Developer App
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Program NFC tags with the dynamic URL feature. Supported tags: NTAG 424 DNA, NTAG 424 DNA TagTamper
Scotsman Ice XWave
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Thanks to the XWave app you can easily control all your Scotsman ice makers, directly from your smartphone or tablet. The app exploits the potential of the Bluetooth connection to allow you to easily carry out various operations, including: • Starting or stopping ice production remotely, up to 10mt away; in this way you will always be able to control your machines, even if they are installed in places that are difficult to access • Check the operating status of your machines in real time • Set various configuration parameters • Check for faults or malfunctions Furthermore, if you are a technician or dealer, you will be able to have real-time access to all the information you need to best assist your customers, thanks to the possibility of making a remote diagnosis of the installed machines. The XWave app supports the following languages: • English • Italian
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NFC Developer App at every 3 weeks against Scotsman Ice XWave's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NFC Developer App ships an update every 3 weeks, Scotsman Ice XWave every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC Developer App | Scotsman Ice XWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arx Research | Topgraf |
In-app purchases
NFC Developer App
No in-app purchases
Scotsman Ice XWave
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NFC Developer App free?
Is Scotsman Ice XWave free?
Do NFC Developer App or Scotsman Ice XWave have ads?
Which is updated more often, NFC Developer App or Scotsman Ice XWave?
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