FIMS LA vs SplitFlap Display
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FIMS LA
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With the Mobile Inspection App, you can manage everything from the field, including 1. Code look-up, 2. Interactive inspection checklists, 3. Viewing property and case history, 4. Issuing notices, and more
SplitFlap Display
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SplitFlap for iPhone and iPad is the handheld way to create, show, and control split-flap boards. Use the device in your hand as a live SplitFlap display for clocks, countdowns, weather, headlines, and custom messages. When you want a bigger screen, use the same iPhone or iPad as the setup screen and remote for SplitFlap running on Apple TV or Mac. Version 3.0 lets each device play the role that suits the setup: display on itself, configure another screen, or control a shared Apple TV or Mac display. Terms of Use (EULA): https://learn.lanchesterresearchanddesign.com/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FIMS LA at none against SplitFlap Display's 4. FIMS LA also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. SplitFlap Display sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. FIMS LA asks for nothing beyond the download.
FIMS LA ships an update fortnightly, SplitFlap Display every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FIMS LA | SplitFlap Display |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 287 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 3Di Inc. | Thomas Richardson |
In-app purchases
FIMS LA
No in-app purchases
SplitFlap Display
- SplitFlap Weekly$0.997 Days
- SplitFlap Monthly$2.491 Month
- SplitFlap Yearly$24.991 Year
- SplitFlap Lifetime$49.99
Questions
Is FIMS LA free?
Is SplitFlap Display free?
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Which is updated more often, FIMS LA or SplitFlap Display?
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