Comparison

LEDVANCE tapTronic vs Bindicator

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

Head to head
About

LEDVANCE tapTronic

This utility app enables quick configuration of LED drivers using NFC technology. It allows on-the-go installers to customize settings like current, dimming range, and lumen output directly from their phone without needing to power the driver.

Highlights
  • NFC driver connection
  • Read and program drivers
  • Customize current (mA)
  • Adjust dimming range
  • Configure soft start
  • Set constant lumen output
Features
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The LEDVANCE tapTronic APP allows users to easily connect via NFC technology to our series of tapTronic LED Drivers. APP is the only programming tool user needs; it can read and program a driver within seconds. Power to driver is not required during programming. By a simple tap, your phone and driver will communicate allowing customization of Current (mA), Dim % Range, Soft Start, End of Life, Dim to Off, Constant Lumen Output and more. This is a field-programmable tool, perfect for the on-the-go installer.

About

Bindicator

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Bindicator's first mobile phone application that communicates with our devices via Bluetooth®. The new product responds to today's challenges and needs and allows users to use Bindicator devices easily and efficiently. The application allows easy management of transmitter settings using the commissioning and maintenance wizards. Configuration settings can be saved and easily accessed for future use. The application displays data in a clear, structured way, making it easy to review. It also provides the possibility to test and verify. Various test functions allow you to verify that the device works properly in the application, thus giving you more reliable measurements and guaranteeing optimal device performance. The pages are equipped with help functions and information services to assist the user in using the program and the devices. PROPERTIES – Direct connection to transmitters with Bluetooth® – Access transmitters without Bluetooth® via Bluetooth-HART modem – Live diagram display (trend), with automatic (~3 s) update: – Flow (PV) – Distance (SV) – Level% (TV) – Temperature (QV) – Current value (VV) – TOT1, TOT2 – h Level (flow measurement) – Echo amplitude – Level change rate – Echo list display with automatic update – Manually updates echo chart display – Current PV, SV values of transmitters display already in the device selector's initial screen – Full product identification, unique user ID – Log file saving COMPATIBLE DEVICES – SiloTect S80S – SiloTect S80L – SAT–504–2 (HART–USB modem) FUNCTIONS – Commissioning wizard (guides the user through the device settings, eliminating the possibility of errors); – Maintenance wizard (access to all parameter settings, device customization, more information and data about the device); – Testing / Verification; – Settings / Customization.

Screenshots

LEDVANCE tapTronic4 screens
Bindicator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bindicator at every 2 weeks against LEDVANCE tapTronic's every 5 months. LEDVANCE tapTronic's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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

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

LEDVANCE tapTronic ships an update every 5 months, Bindicator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LEDVANCE tapTronic versus Bindicator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEDVANCE tapTronicBindicator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEDVANCE LLCNIVELCO Process Control Co.

In-app purchases

None

LEDVANCE tapTronic

No in-app purchases

None

Bindicator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LEDVANCE tapTronic free?
LEDVANCE tapTronic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bindicator free?
Bindicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LEDVANCE tapTronic or Bindicator have ads?
Neither LEDVANCE tapTronic nor Bindicator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LEDVANCE tapTronic or Bindicator?
LEDVANCE tapTronic ships an update every 5 months, and Bindicator every 2 weeks. Most recently, LEDVANCE tapTronic was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bindicator on November 13, 2026.

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