Comparison

Glance Setup vs The Reference App

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Connect GLANCE to Wi-Fi
  • Customize displayed content
  • Create custom lists
  • Schedule content playback
Features
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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.

About

The Reference App

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Glance Setup4 screens
The Reference App4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Glance Setup versus The Reference App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlance SetupThe Reference App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (80 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlanceStartupDailey Kluck

In-app purchases

None

Glance Setup

No in-app purchases

None

The Reference App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glance Setup free?
Glance Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Reference App free?
The Reference App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glance Setup or The Reference App have ads?
The Reference App shows ads; Glance Setup does not.
Which is updated more often, Glance Setup or The Reference App?
Glance Setup ships an update every 2 months, and The Reference App fortnightly. Most recently, Glance Setup was updated on October 4, 2026 and The Reference App on October 7, 2026.

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