Comparison

SAMON GLACIÄR vs OpCheck

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

Head to head

About

SAMON GLACIÄR

Features

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The SAMON GLACIÄR app allows users to connect to compatible GLACIÄR series gas detectors via Bluetooth. Once connected, a simple and intuitive interface enables: • Configuration of the gas detector, including setting alarms levels, alarm behaviour, configuration of digital and analogue outputs • Maintenance and service, including test mode for all functions • Calibration, including the generation of calibration test reports

About

OpCheck

Features

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Safeguard Analytics OpCheck™ combines continuous supervision of the gas sensor element and associated circuits then adds analysis of performance data during routine calibration to create a high level of safety and reliability in every Safeguard Analytics gas detection sensor. Using the Bluetooth connection and an iPhone or iPad, OpCheck™ service reports are readily available in single device or site wide formats. The reports can be uploaded via text or email.

Screenshots

SAMON GLACIÄR4 screens

OpCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpCheck at daily against SAMON GLACIÄR's every 7 months. SAMON GLACIÄR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SAMON GLACIÄR ships an update every 7 months, OpCheck daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

SAMON GLACIÄR versus OpCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SAMON GLACIÄR	OpCheck
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Daily — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	22 MB	23 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Samon AB	Safeguard Analytics

In-app purchases

None

SAMON GLACIÄR

No in-app purchases

None

OpCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAMON GLACIÄR free?

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

Is OpCheck free?

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

Do SAMON GLACIÄR or OpCheck have ads?

Neither SAMON GLACIÄR nor OpCheck shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SAMON GLACIÄR or OpCheck?

SAMON GLACIÄR ships an update every 7 months, and OpCheck daily. Most recently, SAMON GLACIÄR was updated on October 12, 2026 and OpCheck on October 5, 2026.