Globe Suite vs Flip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Globe Suite
This app provides a comprehensive smart home control system, allowing you to connect and manage various smart devices like bulbs, plugs, and cameras. It offers remote control, automation based on environmental factors, and voice assistant integration for effortless home management.
- Connects smart bulbs, plugs, cameras, and sensors
- No hub required
- Remote control from anywhere
- Voice control with Alexa/Google Home
- Automation based on temperature, weather, time
- Share device control with family
- Real-time alerts
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Globe Electric – The Creative Energy Company® since 1932. Having a Smart home has never been so easy! Simply download the Globe Suite™ APP to get started. The Globe Suite™ APP is a complete smart home control system that connects your Globe Suite™ smart LED bulbs, smart plugs, smart cameras, smart sensors, and much more all under one roof. (No Hub Required) Configure, monitor and control an infinite number of Globe smart devices in one user-friendly application, right from your phone, anywhere in the world. Paired with your Amazon Alexa or Google Home, our smart devices can be quickly programmed to respond to voice control. Through the Globe Suite™ application, instruct your Globe smart products to activate according to a variety of variables including temperature, weather and time of day. Share device control with your family members and receive real-time alerts to ensure the highest level of efficiency, interactivity, control and safety for your home.
Flip
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Where protection meets personalization. The Incase Flip-Screen app empowers you to customize your Incase My Flip-Screen case using seamless NFC image transfer technology. With just a few taps, upload your favorite photos or choose from curated galleries to refresh the always-on e-ink display on your iPhone case. No batteries. No cables. Just effortless expression. Whether you're matching your mood, showcasing a memory, or updating your aesthetic, Flip-Screen gives your phone a new canvas every day — while still keeping it protected. Features: - Upload and sync custom images to your Incase My Flip-Screen case - Seamless NFC connection to your iPhone - Personalize using your camera or photo library - No batteries or charging required - Local-only image processing — your data stays on your phone - Always-on e-ink display with zero power consumption
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Globe Suite at every 2 months against Flip's every 4 months. Globe Suite also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Globe Suite ships an update every 2 months, Flip every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Globe Suite | Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 269 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Globe Electric Company Inc. | Incase by Onward Brands |
Bugs and requests
Globe Suite
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lights randomly disconnecting
- App crashes on launch
- Scenes/routines not working as expected
- Inability to control multiple bulbs together
Requested features
5 requests- Bring back widget support
- Add more color/mood presets
- Improve Alexa/HomeKit integration
- Allow custom RGB color selection
- Implement sunrise/sunset automation
Flip
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Globe Suite
No in-app purchases
Flip
No in-app purchases
