ChipMate vs Thing Finder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChipMate
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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.
Thing Finder
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | ChipMate | Thing Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 坤博 陈 | Shalini Kadavill |
In-app purchases
ChipMate
No in-app purchases
Thing Finder
- Thing Finder Subscription Monthly$1.991 Month
- Thing Finder Subscription$14.991 Year
Questions
Is ChipMate free?
Is Thing Finder free?
Do ChipMate or Thing Finder have ads?
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