SOMweb vs Fripp Island
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SOMweb
Control your garage door operator remotely with this app. It allows you to open, close, and check the status of your door, with options for video monitoring and expanded user management.
- Open/close garage door
- Query door status
- Control up to 10 operators
- Optional video monitoring
- User management and access control
- Real-time door movement notifications
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The data is safe, as it is not saved on external servers, but literally remains at home. SOMweb device is required in order to control your SOMloq2 capable SOMMER garage door operator. The SOMweb may only be used on the operator in combination with a photocell. Functions: - Open or close the door - Status query of door - Up to ten operators can be controlled with one SOMweb. - Optional video monitoring via bookable plug-in video function. - Including user management and access control for 10 users - Optional expansion to 50 users or an unlimited number of users via bookable user plug-ins. - Real-time notification of door movements via app or e-mail. For additional information and to check compatibility please visit www.som4.me/somweb
Fripp Island
Enhance your experience on and off property with this app. Request club services, view and pay statements, and access a digital membership card. Stay updated with the latest club news and connect with members through a digital directory.
- Digital membership card
- Club service requests
- View and pay statements
- Member photo directory
- Latest club updates
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Welcome to the Fripp Island app, where the experience of our members is our primary focus. We have developed a custom app to enhance your experience on and off property. With the touch of a button, you can request your clubs from the bag room or even view and pay your statement. We have even created a digital membership card. We also have a full member photo directory and of course, you'll get the latest updates from the club. We hope you enjoy the new, digital Fripp Island experience. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The Fripp Island app will attempt to shutdown background GPS services when they are no longer needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fripp Island at 4.1 against SOMweb's 3.0. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
Fripp Island holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of SOMweb's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fripp Island's.
SOMweb ships an update every 6 months, Fripp Island every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SOMweb | Fripp Island |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PYKRS | THE MARINA VILLAGE OF FRIPP, INC. |
Customer experience
SOMweb
Fripp Island
In-app purchases
SOMweb
No in-app purchases
Fripp Island
No in-app purchases
