Comparison

ISC NIRScan vs Gridphase

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

Head to head

Phase identification

About

ISC NIRScan

Features

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The ISC NIRScan is now supporting the scanners of STD (900nm-1700nm), EXT (1350nm-2150nm) and PLUS (1600nm-2400nm) wavelength versions.

About

Gridphase

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Introducing the Gridphase mobile application - your indispensable tool when working with the Gridphase handheld instrument. Designed to seamlessly integrate with your device, this app enhances its capabilities by enabling straightforward phase identification in power distribution networks. Gridphase mobile ensures that phase identification is just a tap away. Experience the synergy of your handheld instrument and mobile app working in perfect harmony, making your tasks simpler and more efficient.

Screenshots

ISC NIRScan4 screens

Gridphase4 screens

Verdict

The call

ISC NIRScan and Gridphase are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

ISC NIRScan ships an update every 2 months, Gridphase every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

ISC NIRScan versus Gridphase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ISC NIRScan	Gridphase
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	38 MB	57 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	He Yi Hsieh	GRID INSTRUMENTS d.o.o.

In-app purchases

None

ISC NIRScan

No in-app purchases

None

Gridphase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ISC NIRScan free?

ISC NIRScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Gridphase free?

Gridphase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do ISC NIRScan or Gridphase have ads?

Neither ISC NIRScan nor Gridphase shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ISC NIRScan or Gridphase?

ISC NIRScan ships an update every 2 months, and Gridphase every 3 months. Most recently, ISC NIRScan was updated on October 2, 2026 and Gridphase on September 30, 2026.