EarfabSCAN vs NearON
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EarfabSCAN
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Welcome to earfabSCAN app If you've already purchased an earfab® product, you now have to use earfabSCAN app to scan your ears and complete your order for your custom-fitted in-ear products. earfabSCAN app provides a convenient and easy way to scan your ears with the use of smartphone 3D scanning. earfabSCAN app is user-friendly and easy to navigate. The app will guide you through the process of how to make a scan. You will also be able to find instruction video links which will guide you through the scanning process. At www.earfab.com you will explore a variety of in-ear products that will meet your preferences. Order now at www.earfab.com
NearON
This utility app configures a Bluetooth proximity switch. It activates your phone's Bluetooth when you get close to the switch, automatically connecting and controlling its on/off state based on distance.
- Configure Bluetooth proximity switch parameters
- Automatic Bluetooth activation on proximity
- Distance-based on/off control
- Connects to phone via Bluetooth
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Used for setting the parameters and configuration of the Bluetooth proximity switch. The mobile phone's Bluetooth is activated when it gets close. It connects to the phone via Bluetooth and decides whether to turn it on or off based on the distance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NearON at weekly against EarfabSCAN's every 2 months. NearON also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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.
EarfabSCAN ships an update every 2 months, NearON weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EarfabSCAN | NearON |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Earfab | 有伟 董 |
In-app purchases
EarfabSCAN
No in-app purchases
NearON
No in-app purchases
