Glance Setup vs The Reference App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glance Setup
This app allows users to personalize their GLANCE device by connecting it to Wi-Fi. Users can select content to display, create custom lists, and schedule content for future viewing.
- Connect GLANCE to Wi-Fi
- Customize displayed content
- Create custom lists
- Schedule content playback
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Lets you customize GLANCE from the app. Just connect your GLANCE to wifi, pick what you want to display in the app, and even create lists and schedule for later.
The Reference App
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Curate your legacy with Reference, the premier watch collection manager for enthusiasts and collectors. Reference elevates the experience of collecting by providing a sophisticated, secure, and intelligent platform to catalog your timepieces. Whether you have a single heirloom or a vault of haute horlogerie, Reference allows you to capture every detail. Key Features: * Unlimited Collection: Catalog an unlimited number of timepieces. * AI-Powered Details: Automatically generate detailed technical specifications and historical context for your watches using advanced AI. * High-Fidelity Imagery: Store and view high-resolution photos of your collection. * Custom Collections: Organize your watches into custom albums (e.g., "Dive Watches," "Vintage," "Wishlist"). * Secure Cloud Sync: Your collection is securely backed up and synced across all your devices. * Export & Share: Generate professional PDF reports of your collection for insurance or sharing. * Daily Inspiration: Receive "Watch of the Day" notifications to rediscover your own collection. Join the community of collectors who trust Reference to preserve the history and value of their timepieces. Download today and start building your legacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Glance Setup at none against The Reference App's shown. The Reference App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Glance Setup ships an update every 2 months, The Reference App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glance Setup | The Reference App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (80 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 80 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GlanceStartup | Dailey Kluck |
In-app purchases
Glance Setup
No in-app purchases
The Reference App
No in-app purchases









