Comparison

NFC Lighting vs CDI NFC Tool

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

Head to head
About

NFC Lighting

This app allows users to program LED drivers using NFC technology. It enables quick and precise adjustment of output current and parameters for multiple drivers without needing to power them, significantly reducing installation and commissioning time and costs. It also supports advanced DALI lighting templates and OTA firmware upgrades for the NFC programmer.

Highlights
  • NFC programming for LED drivers
  • Adjust output current down to 1mA
  • Mass driver configuration without power
  • Advanced DALI lighting templates
  • Supports various LED driver types
  • OTA firmware upgrade for NFC programmer
Features
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NFC Lighting is an APP for programming LED drivers by NFC , which allows users to change output current of LED drivers with just one click. NFC programming replaces the labor-intensive and time-consuming current setting method of traditional LED drivers. With NFC Lighting, users can precisely adjust the output current down to 1mA. Since the LED drivers do not need to be powered for NFC programming, output current and parameters of mass drivers can be fast configured. So it greatly reduces time and costs of installation and commissioning. Programming with your phone Keep your phone close to the NFC driver to read the data, and set the output current, parameters or advanced template depending on your needs, then save them. Get your phone close to the NFC driver again to write them into the driver. Programming more easily with a NFC programmer Connect the NFC programmer to your mobile phone. Set the output current, parameters or advanced template using the APP, and save them on the NFC programmer. Then you can complete the settings for mass LED drivers. Advanced DALI lighting template Integrate the setting of the DALI lighting system, and edit the lighting effect for DALI groups and scenes. Save them as the advanced template. Compatible with various types of drivers Constant Current/Constant Voltage DALI LED Drivers, Constant Current/Constant Voltage 0-10V LED Drivers, Constant Current/Constant Voltage Phase Cut LED Drivers, Constant Current/Constant Voltage DMX LED Drivers, Constant Current/Constant Voltage Bluetooth LED Drivers. Achieve OTA firmware upgrade of NFC programmer through NFC Lighting App.

About

CDI NFC Tool

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CDI 40W Driver Programmer puts professional LED driver configuration in the palm of your hand. Designed exclusively for CDI 40W RFID/NFC LED drivers, this app allows installers, electricians, and lighting professionals to quickly adjust forward current settings on-site using any NFC-enabled iOS device. Simple, Tap-to-Program Operation No special equipment needed—just bring your smartphone close to the driver's NFC antenna and configure output current in seconds. The app communicates directly with the embedded ST25DV RFID chip inside each driver, allowing you to fine-tune light output to match your project requirements. Key Features Adjust forward current output to optimize LED performance and efficiency Read current driver settings including model information, date code, and output limits Intuitive slider and direct mA entry for easy current selection Instant verification confirms successful programming Works with all CDI 40W series RFID/NFC-enabled LED drivers Built for the Field Whether you're commissioning a new installation, retrofitting existing fixtures, or performing maintenance, this app eliminates the need for laptops, proprietary programmers, or complex software. Make adjustments on the spot and move on to the next fixture. Requirements - iOS device with NFC capability - CDI 40W series LED driver with RFID/NFC programming interface How to Use Open the CDI 40W Driver Programmer app Hold your device near the NFC antenna on the LED driver Read current settings or program new output current values Verify successful programming before moving to the next driver Download now and streamline your LED driver configuration workflow.

Screenshots

NFC Lighting3 screens
CDI NFC Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

NFC Lighting and CDI NFC Tool are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NFC Lighting versus CDI NFC Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC LightingCDI NFC Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhuhai Ltech Technology Co., Ltd.GRE ALPHA ELECTRONICS LTD

In-app purchases

None

NFC Lighting

No in-app purchases

None

CDI NFC Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NFC Lighting free?
NFC Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CDI NFC Tool free?
CDI NFC Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NFC Lighting or CDI NFC Tool have ads?
Neither NFC Lighting nor CDI NFC Tool shows ads.

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