# Surplife vs FOUND.ME

The clearest difference is rating: FOUND.ME at 5.0 against Surplife's 4.5. FOUND.ME also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Surplife's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 30) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FOUND.ME sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $98.00 per year. Surplife asks for nothing beyond the download.

FOUND.ME holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surplife has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Surplife ships an update fortnightly, FOUND.ME every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surplife | FOUND.ME |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surplife/id1607260535/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foundme/id1610984385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 479 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [明长 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/595148652) | [FOUND ME](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610984387) |

## What reviewers say

### Surplife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surplife/id1607260535)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your smart lighting devices with ease. Add and manage multiple lights from a single application, allowing you to adjust settings remotely from any location.

**Highlights:** Add multiple devices, Control multiple devices, Remote device control, Easy device management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient control
- 💡 Customizable lighting
- 👍 Responsive support
- 🚀 Reliable functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Buggy app interface
- 🐛 Unreliable scheduling
- 🐛 Unresponsive customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Lights turning on/off randomly
- Inability to save custom settings
- App crashing or not opening
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Scheduling feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More holiday and theme options
- Ability to save custom scenes
- Improved app UI and navigation
- Multi-device syncing and control
- Integration with smart home platforms


### FOUND.ME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foundme/id1610984385)

This app provides a safety net for loved ones, pets, and valuables. It uses interactive tags with QR codes that good samaritans can scan to privately connect with you or a designated contact in case of an emergency, without sharing personal information.

**Highlights:** QR code scanning for contact, Private communication, No personal info sharing, Interactive tags, bracelets, necklaces, Global emergency solution, Peace of mind

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo one person | $98.00 | per year |
| Solo one person | $98.00 | per year |
| Couple two people | $153.99 | per year |
| Couple two people | $153.99 | per year |
| Solo one person | $155.99 | per year |
| Solo one person | $155.99 | per year |
| Couple two people | $214.99 | per year |
| Couple two people | $214.99 | per year |
| Small four people | $229.00 | per year |
| Small four people | $229.00 | per year |
| Medium six people | $269.99 | per year |
| Medium six people | $269.99 | per year |
| Small four people | $289.00 | per year |
| Small four people | $289.00 | per year |
| Large eight person | $304.99 | per year |
| Large eight person | $304.99 | per year |
| Medium six people | $329.00 | per year |
| Medium six people | $329.00 | per year |
| Large eight person | $364.99 | per year |
| Large eight person | $364.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surplife free?

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

### Is FOUND.ME free?

FOUND.ME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Surplife or FOUND.ME?

FOUND.ME is rated higher. Surplife averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while FOUND.ME averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Surplife or FOUND.ME have ads?

Neither Surplife nor FOUND.ME shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Surplife or FOUND.ME?

Surplife ships an update fortnightly, and FOUND.ME every 2 months. Most recently, Surplife was updated on October 25, 2026 and FOUND.ME on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*