TurnOverPad vs Octopus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TurnOverPad
Facilitate communication between two people by writing messages with your finger on a shared screen. Easily rotate the device to pass the message and continue writing across multiple pages. Ideal for situations where speaking or hearing is difficult, or for quiet environments.
- Finger writing input
- Screen rotation for sharing
- Multi-page message support
- Adjustable pen width
- Vertical and horizontal writing
- Dark mode support
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How to use: - Place the app between two people. - Write a message with your finger. - Rotate the screen to face the other person with the button. Excellent points: - Easy to write with fingers. - Pen width can be freely changed. - Long sentences can be continued on the next page. - Scroll through consecutive pages. - The screen can be rotated so that the other person can read it easily. - Can be used for both vertical and horizontal writing. - Can be used in dark places. - Comes with a video to show you how to use it. Recommended use: - When you have difficulty speaking. - When you have trouble hearing. - Change your mood and talk with your fingers. - When you want to communicate something that is difficult to say verbally. - In libraries, theaters, and concert halls. - In a noisy place. - For word games with children or grandchildren. - For brain training by writing with your finger. What we want to tell you: - When the number of messages exceeds 100, the oldest message will be deleted. - When you quit the app, all messages will be deleted. - If you have any suggestions, please let us know in the review. We look forward to hearing from you.
Octopus
Manage your driver account, track earnings, and cash out directly to your bank or debit card. Update your profile, check points, and set your account to away mode for breaks. This app simplifies managing your driver income on the go.
- Cash out earnings
- Track payment progress
- Update contact information
- Biometric login
- Manage driver profile
- Set account to away mode
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The Octopus Driver App is a quick and easy way for Octopus drivers to access their account and cash out earnings, track progress towards their next payments, update contact information, and more. It’s the mobile application version of the existing driver web dashboard, plus a few exciting new features! Key Features: Login with Face ID or Fingerprint Change your contact information (email, phone number) Check your points on the go Cash out earnings to a debit card, bank account, or e-gift card Set account to "away" mode for vacations and breaks Update the Driver Profile shown to riders Testimonials from Octopus Drivers: “It’s simple, easy to use, not confusing, and convenient – I’m a fan!” “App download was fast, and setup was very smooth and quick!” “It was smooth and I love using Face ID.” “Biometric sign-in is an amazing feature that allows easier and quicker login than the web dashboard.” Download Today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Octopus at 5.0 against TurnOverPad's 1.0. Octopus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 48 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Octopus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octopus has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TurnOverPad ships an update every 48 months, Octopus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TurnOverPad | Octopus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (22K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 22K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mitsugu Yamagata | Octopus Interactive Inc |
Customer experience
TurnOverPad
Octopus
Bugs and requests
TurnOverPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Octopus
Reported bugs
2 issues- GPS not tracking rides properly
- Face ID issues causing account lockouts
Requested features
3 requests- More games and entertainment options
- Ability to control tablet remotely
- Improved GPS tracking
In-app purchases
TurnOverPad
No in-app purchases
Octopus
No in-app purchases
