Comparison

RF vs TavKey

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

Head to head
About

RF

Features
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This tool works as an equation solver : you can choose the parameter (variable) to be computed, and fix the other parameters. It also supports multiple systems of units : American (US) and metric (SI). 1) Quarter Wave Antenna : you can compute the length of a quarter wave antenna or solve other parameters (frequency or wave length). 2) Path Loss in Free Space : you can compute the path loss in free space or solve other parameters (frequency, wave length, or distance). 3) VSWR & S11 : you can compute the voltage standing wave ratio or solve other parameters (modulus of reflection coefficient (linear or logarithmic), argument of reflection coefficient, real part of input impedance, imaginary part of input impedance). 4) Power Converter : you can convert the power between [dBm] or [W] units, and compute the tension [dBuV] (into 50 [ohms]). 5) Reflected & Delivered Power : you can compute the ratio of the delivered power to input power or solve other parameters (ratio of reflected power to input power, modulus of reflection coefficient, voltage standing wave ratio). 6) Microstrip Transmission Line : you can compute the characteristic impedance of a microstrip transmission line, or solve other parameters (relative permittivity, track’s thickness, distance from the track to the ground plane, or track’s width). 7) Stripline Transmission Line : you can compute the characteristic impedance of a stripline transmission line, or solve other parameters (relative permittivity, track’s thickness, distance from the track to one reference plane, or track’s width). Some remarks : -The microstrip solver is based on the IPC-D-317A design guidelines. -The stripline solver is based on the IPC-D-317A design guidelines.

About

TavKey

Features
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TavKey helps trusted family members check whether they are seeing the same shared signal during suspicious calls. Scammers can pretend to be someone you know. TavKey gives your trusted group a simple shared signal that changes over time. When a call feels unusual - for example, someone asks for money, a password, or an urgent favor - you can ask for the current TavKey signal. If the other person has been added to your trusted group, they can open TavKey and see the same signal. How it works Create a trusted group, then add members while you are physically together. Once paired, each phone shows the same rotating signal. Designed for simplicity TavKey is built to be calm, clear, and easy to use. No accounts, no social feed, no complicated setup. Privacy first TavKey is designed to avoid collecting personal information such as family names or contact lists. Use TavKey when a call feels off If someone claims to be a family member and asks for something sensitive, ask them for the current TavKey signal before you continue. TavKey does not detect, block, or report scams. It is a verification aid. Always use your own judgment and never share passwords or any sensitive information if you are unsure it's safe.

Screenshots

RF4 screens
TavKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TavKey at Free against RF's $0.99. TavKey also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). RF's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

TavKey is free to download; RF costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RF ships an update every 8 months, TavKey every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
RF versus TavKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFTavKey
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien GeissbuehlerYaron Shemesh

In-app purchases

None

RF

No in-app purchases

None

TavKey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RF free?
RF costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TavKey free?
TavKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RF or TavKey have ads?
Neither RF nor TavKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RF or TavKey?
RF ships an update every 8 months, and TavKey every 2 months. Most recently, RF was updated on October 7, 2026 and TavKey on September 29, 2026.

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