Comparison

ChipMate vs Thing Finder

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

Head to head
About

ChipMate

Features
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Chip Mate APP is a user-friendly application tailored for upgrading the MS-02 device.With Bluetooth integration, it allows rapid pairing and data transfer between the app and device. The interface is streamlined and easy to navigate, guiding users through every step for a smooth experience. When connected to the internet, users can conveniently access the latest firmware updates. Designed for simplicity, Chip Mate APP enables quick chip upgrades with just a few taps, eliminating the need for intricate setups or specialized knowledge—perfect for both tech-savvy users and beginners.

About

Thing Finder

Features
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Stop searching and start finding. Thing Finder is your second brain for the physical world. Using advanced AI and visual intelligence, it remembers exactly where you put your most important items so you don’t have to. [Key Features] • Instant Visual Bookmark: Snap a photo in seconds of where you’re hiding your passport, parking your car, or storing seasonal decor. • Semantic Search: Just ask Siri, "Where are my hiking boots?" and Thing Finder pulls up the exact photo and location. • Privacy-First: All images and labels are stored securely on your device with Silicon-level privacy. We never see your home, and your data never leaves your phone. • Spatial Awareness: View your items on a high-precision map with saved context to get back to the right area quickly. [Use Cases] • Home Organization: Keep track of items in the attic, garage, or junk drawer. • Travel: Remember which hotel safe you put your jewelry in. • Professional: Index tools in a warehouse or files in a storage unit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ChipMate4 screens
Thing Finder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChipMate at none against Thing Finder's 2. ChipMate also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thing Finder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ChipMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ChipMate versus Thing Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChipMateThing Finder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer坤博 陈Shalini Kadavill

In-app purchases

None

ChipMate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Thing Finder

Subscriptions2
  • Thing Finder Subscription Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Thing Finder Subscription$14.991 Year

Questions

Is ChipMate free?
ChipMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thing Finder free?
Thing Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChipMate or Thing Finder have ads?
Neither ChipMate nor Thing Finder shows ads.

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