Smartap vs Category Tally
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smartap
Easily read and write information to NFC tags. This utility allows for quick data transfer and interaction with NFC-enabled devices.
- Read NFC tags
- Write NFC tags
- NFC data interaction
- NFC tag management
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Introducing Smartap - NFC tools app Write & Read your NFC tag using Smartap For more information please visit our website https://smartap.me
Category Tally
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Meet "Category Tally" – Your Spending, Sorted! Say hello to Category Tally, the app that makes tracking your expenses as easy as a tap. Whether it’s groceries, gas, or gifts, keep tabs on your spending with custom categories and a running total—all in one simple, satisfying place. How It Works: Kick Things Off: Open Category Tally and hit the "+" to create your first category—like "Groceries." Build Your List: Tap in, add an amount (maybe $25 at Randall’s), jot an optional note, and watch it stack up. Stay in the Know: Pop back anytime to see every entry, neatly lined up, with a total that tells the full story. Why You’ll Love It: Effortless Design: A clean homepage with your categories, no fluff—just what you need. Kept Local: Stored in JSON on your device—fast, private, and always there. Tailored to You: From daily buys to big spends, tally what matters most. Download Category Tally now and turn your expenses into a clear, organized tale. One category, one tap, total control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Category Tally at every 2 days against Smartap's every 34 months. Smartap's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). 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.
Smartap ships an update every 34 months, Category Tally every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smartap | Category Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Safeair Media Inc. | FiveTen Software |
In-app purchases
Smartap
No in-app purchases
Category Tally
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smartap free?
Is Category Tally free?
Do Smartap or Category Tally have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smartap or Category Tally?
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