TapModes vs Device ID Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TapModes
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With TapModes you can quickly and easily turn your Tap into a multitool. Switch between Keyboard more, Media controller, and more ... Add the TapModes widget to see your current Tap mode at a glance.. ** Works only with TAP wearable devices **
Device ID Scanner
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Device ID Scanner provides the possibility to scan and collect the data matrix codes of the devices, place and organise these devices on a floor plan, creating sites ready to export as tdf or zip files for further usage to assist the panel setup and for user convenience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TapModes at every 2 weeks against Device ID Scanner's every 2 months. 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.
TapModes ships an update every 2 weeks, Device ID Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TapModes | Device ID Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tap Systems Inc. | Teletek Group AD |
In-app purchases
TapModes
No in-app purchases
Device ID Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TapModes free?
Is Device ID Scanner free?
Do TapModes or Device ID Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, TapModes or Device ID Scanner?
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