Comparison

Zonar MyView vs Density Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Zonar MyView

Track your child's school bus in real-time with customizable alerts for approaching zones and arrivals. Manage access for other caregivers and receive important district communications. Ensures peace of mind by keeping you informed about your child's transportation.

Highlights
  • Real-time map-based bus locator
  • Customizable alert zones
  • Push/email notifications
  • Parent-district messaging
  • Caregiver access management
  • Bus substitution updates
Features
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With MyView, customize zone(s) settings to receive timely alerts and avoid getting stuck outside during inclement weather. Plus, manage and share access with other caregivers. Key Features View a real-time, map-based locator : See the real-time location of your child’s school bus based on your customized Alert Zone. Receive email or push notification alerts when the bus is approaching an Alert Zones and when bus arrives or departs from the school. Streamline parent and district communication: Through the MyView application, districts can send messages to parents regarding substitutions, delays, closures, etc. Share and manage access with other caregivers : Invite other caregivers to receive alerts. Manage their access to specific days, child and bus route. Protect their Privacy : To access MyView, parents and caregivers need a unique access code from the school district. They must also know their student’s private ID number. Know when there is a bus substitution: If the school districts make a bus substitution, MyView will automatically update with those changes.

About

Density Scanner

Features
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Turn the iPhone in your pocket into a foam density scanner. Density Scanner measures a cut foam sample with the camera, asks for its weight, and calculates density in pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³) — in seconds, entirely on your device. HOW IT WORKS • Scan four sides of the sample with on-screen alignment guides. • Review the measured length, width, and height — correct any dimension by hand, or drag the detected outline's corners onto the sample with a magnifier. • Enter the sample weight in grams. • Get the density instantly, saved with a timestamp. ACCURATE, FIELD-READY MEASUREMENT • LiDAR devices (Pro iPhones and iPads) measure scale from the depth sensor — no reference object needed. • Other devices use a credit-card-size reference for scale. • Manual entry is always available, including fractions like "3 1/16". • A built-in Calibration Check tunes accuracy to your device against an object of known size. • On LiDAR devices, a flatness check on the top and bottom faces flags samples with voids or uneven cuts that would throw off density. • Built for real, saw-cut field samples — not just clean lab cubes. TRACK AND EXPORT YOUR RESULTS • Persistent Job ID and optional Sample ID for organizing work and R&D. • Record ISO and Resin material, lot/batch, and expiration with every result. • Optional GPS location tags each result to its project site. • Every result is stored on-device, newest first — swipe to share, archive, or delete. • Export as CSV, PDF, or a date-stamped folder (CSV + PDF + scan photos) via email, message, or AirDrop. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All measurements, calculations, and storage happen on your device. Nothing is uploaded, and no account is required. Location, when enabled, is recorded only into your local results and shared only when you choose to export. BUILT-IN TUTORIAL A quick, replayable tutorial covers sample sizing for open- and closed-cell foam, lighting, and — most importantly — holding the phone vertical and square to the sample face for the best reading. Please note: density values are good-faith field estimates derived from camera-based measurements and user-entered weights, intended for general quality-assurance reference. They are not a substitute for calibrated laboratory equipment or applicable standard test methods. On the roadmap: optional cloud sync and a team dashboard for sharing results across a crew. Today the app works fully on-device, no account required.

Screenshots

Zonar MyView4 screens
Density Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zonar MyView at Free against Density Scanner's $39.99. Zonar MyView also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Zonar MyView is free to download; Density Scanner costs $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zonar MyView versus Density Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZonar MyViewDensity Scanner
PriceFree — better$39.99
Rating4.0 (428 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings428 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByteCurveStephen Davis

Bugs and requests

Zonar MyView

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buses disappearing from map
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • App freezing or crashing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved reliability and consistency
  • Faster updates and real-time tracking
  • Better notification system
  • Easier account management

Density Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zonar MyView

No in-app purchases

None

Density Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zonar MyView free?
Zonar MyView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Density Scanner free?
Density Scanner costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zonar MyView or Density Scanner have ads?
Neither Zonar MyView nor Density Scanner shows ads.

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