Comparison

Near vs FàRei

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

Head to head
About

Near

Features
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Near is a communication system granting access to data from Near Cloud via smartphones and tablets. Thanks to beacons technology, the app will draw your attention to everything worth noticing in the surroundings whether you are sightseeing , shopping or trekking you will no longer miss any place of interest, restaurant, sight, special discount or offer. Unlike other systems, with Near it is no longer necessary to download the specific app of an exhibition or event to have access to its content as the Near Cloud will make the information available to its users. The browser of Near will enable you to gain access to the contents, images, audio and video recording -if any- of the information spot visited. Download Near and start enjoying all it has to offer: you will get all the information you need and make the most of the promotions available directly on your smartphone or tablet. Near is easy to use and does not require painstaking interaction as the beacons will do the trick providing information about your surroundings.

About

FàRei

Features
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FàRei è l’app perfetta per restare aggiornato sulle ultime novità e promozioni pensate su misura per te, in base alla tua categoria di appartenenza. Grazie a un’interfaccia semplice e intuitiva, puoi visualizzare contenuti personalizzati e richiedere prenotazioni per essere contattato in modo rapido ed efficace. FàRei ti consente di risparmiare tempo e ottenere informazioni rilevanti per le tue esigenze, mantenendoti sempre connesso alle opportunità che contano. Scarica FàRei e scopri un nuovo modo di accedere alle informazioni e ai servizi che ti interessano, in modo facile e veloce.

Screenshots

Near4 screens
FàRei4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FàRei at every 3 weeks against Near's every 6 months. FàRei also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Near ships an update every 6 months, FàRei every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Near versus FàRei: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNearFàRei
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRT SISTEMI SRLRuneLab

In-app purchases

None

Near

No in-app purchases

None

FàRei

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Near free?
Near is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FàRei free?
FàRei is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Near or FàRei have ads?
Neither Near nor FàRei shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Near or FàRei?
Near ships an update every 6 months, and FàRei every 3 weeks. Most recently, Near was updated on November 6, 2026 and FàRei on October 30, 2026.

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