Comparison

makeracontroller vs Glint Scanner

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

Head to head
About

makeracontroller

This application allows for real-time control and monitoring of your Carvera/Carvera Air CNC engraving machine. You can manage machine movements, preview toolpaths, adjust configurations, and perform diagnostics directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Real-time machine control
  • Monitor operational status
  • Preview toolpath files
  • Set machine configurations
  • Perform machine diagnostics
Features
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Real-time control of your Carvera/Carvera Air CNC engraving machine. Control machine movement and processing via the app. - Monitor the machine's operational status in real time. - Preview toolpath files. - Set or modify machine configuration options. - Perform diagnostics on the machine.

About

Glint Scanner

Instantly identify video games using your camera and access real-time market values. Manage your collection, track its worth, and connect with a community of collectors. Stay updated with gaming news and market trends.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast game scanner
  • Real-time market data
  • Collection management (The Vault)
  • Collector community (Arcade Floor)
  • Gaming news feed (Pulse News)
Features
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GLINT is the premier digital vault and market scanner for video game collectors, flippers, and retro enthusiasts. Built for speed and accuracy, GLINT allows you to instantly identify games, check real-time market values, and manage your entire collection from your pocket. FEATURES: • Lightning-Fast Scanner: Use your camera to instantly scan box art and identify games across all major retro and modern consoles. • Real-Time Market Data: Access up-to-date pricing data based on physical condition (Loose, CIB, New) so you always know the true value of your collection. • The Vault: Organize your games, track your total portfolio value, and monitor your collection's growth over time. • The Arcade Floor: Join a community of collectors. Post your latest pickups, show off your rarest games, and discuss market trends. • Pulse News: Stay ahead of the market with a live feed of the latest gaming news updates. Whether you are hunting for hidden gems at a garage sale or cataloging a massive wall of retro classics, GLINT is your ultimate companion. Subscription Terms: GLINT Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://glintscanner.app/privacy GLINT Terms: https://glintscanner.app/terms

Screenshots

makeracontroller4 screens
Glint Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Glint Scanner at 5.0 against makeracontroller's 2.1. Glint Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). makeracontroller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Glint Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. makeracontroller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glint Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: makeracontroller has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

makeracontroller ships an update every 5 months, Glint Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
makeracontroller versus Glint Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermakeracontrollerGlint Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB275 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBeijing Zaowu Shidai Technology Co., LtdEIMMAD HASHIM-WARIS

In-app purchases

None

makeracontroller

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Glint Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Glint Pro$7.991 Month
  • Glint Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is makeracontroller free?
makeracontroller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glint Scanner free?
Glint Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, makeracontroller or Glint Scanner?
Glint Scanner is rated higher. makeracontroller averages 2.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Glint Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do makeracontroller or Glint Scanner have ads?
Glint Scanner shows ads; makeracontroller does not.
Which is updated more often, makeracontroller or Glint Scanner?
makeracontroller ships an update every 5 months, and Glint Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, makeracontroller was updated on October 30, 2026 and Glint Scanner on October 31, 2026.

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