# NICE DIGI vs ChipStation

The clearest difference is rating: NICE DIGI at 2.7 against ChipStation's 1.0. NICE DIGI also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 2). ChipStation's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

NICE DIGI holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NICE DIGI has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NICE DIGI ships an update every 6 months, ChipStation every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NICE DIGI | ChipStation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nice-digi/id1662510208/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipstation/id6471457714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 194 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [少辉 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662311317) | [Hangzhou Chipjet Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715399741) |

## What reviewers say

### NICE DIGI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nice-digi/id1662510208)

Manage your smart door locks remotely. Unlock or lock your doors, share access with family and visitors, and track activity logs. Generate temporary passcodes for guests.

**Highlights:** Remote lock/unlock, Share access permissions, Initialize and set lock functions, Query unlock and operation logs, Generate timed passcodes

**In-app purchases:** none


### ChipStation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipstation/id6471457714)

This utility app connects to a home device to resolve printer cartridge issues caused by firmware updates. It offers a small, smart, and simple solution for home and office use, updating chips quickly via Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Resolves cartridge trouble from firmware updates, Connects to ChipStation Home Device, Bluetooth connectivity, Automatic model reading, Built-in operating instructions, Fast chip updates (approx. 5 seconds)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NICE DIGI free?

NICE DIGI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChipStation free?

ChipStation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NICE DIGI or ChipStation?

NICE DIGI is rated higher. NICE DIGI averages 2.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while ChipStation averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NICE DIGI or ChipStation have ads?

Neither NICE DIGI nor ChipStation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NICE DIGI or ChipStation?

NICE DIGI ships an update every 6 months, and ChipStation every 5 weeks. Most recently, NICE DIGI was updated on October 11, 2026 and ChipStation on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*