Chipwerke vs Somewhere App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chipwerke
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Chipwerke uses original OEM plugs, no wire splicing, cutting or drilling. The power level can be adjusted by the user and runs custom software on a microchip inside the module developed for each engine type and model.
Somewhere App
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Somewhere will guide you to real-world locations without telling you where you’ll end up. You can explore specific types of locations or karmically generated (random) coordinates. Expect something altogether new. Expect to take risks. Expect to enter the Unknown. Somewhere is totally free to use, with optional purchases. Standard Apple EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chipwerke at none against Somewhere App's 3. Chipwerke also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Somewhere App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Chipwerke asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chipwerke ships an update every 3 days, Somewhere App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chipwerke | Somewhere App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vitalen Auto Performance Inc. | Reboot Media LLC |
In-app purchases
Chipwerke
No in-app purchases
Somewhere App
- Somewhere Blue - monthly$4.991 Month
- 50 Karma$4.99
- Somewhere Blue - lifetime$29.99
Questions
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