ScanMate vs setting.watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScanMate
Transform your device into a versatile scanning tool. Effortlessly count objects with AI, measure dimensions using augmented reality, and scan URLs or barcodes for quick information retrieval. Get accurate results for real-world tasks in seconds.
- AI-powered object counting with smart markers
- AR ruler for length and area measurement
- URL scanner from images
- Product barcode scanner
- Scan history for saved scans
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ScanMate: Count, Measure, Code turns your phone into a smart scanning tool. Count objects with AI-powered photo markers, measure length and area using AR, and scan URLs—all in one fast and easy app. Built for real-world tasks, ScanMate: Count, Measure, Code helps you get accurate results in seconds. Key Features Scan & Count with Smart Markers: Take a photo and let AI count objects and mark each position clearly AR Ruler & Area Measurement: Measure length and surface area in real time using AR technology URL Scanner: Scan URLs instantly from images or printed materials Product Barcode Scanner: Scan barcodes to view product details instantly Scan History: Save and review your scans anytime Privacy Policy：https://ap06.com/aicount/privacy.html Terms of Use： https://ap06.com/aicount/terms.html
setting.watch
This app helps watch enthusiasts set their timepieces accurately by providing clear displays for GMT, 24-hour time, moon phases, and DST. It also offers step-by-step guides for digital watches and allows tracking of mechanical watch accuracy over time. Users receive timely notifications for DST changes and end-of-month adjustments.
- Accurate watch setting
- GMT and 24-hour time displays
- Moonphase and DST tracking
- Digital watch setting guides
- Mechanical watch accuracy tracking
- DST change notifications
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Hacking Seconds (setting.watch) is a quick reference app for watch enthusiasts. Set any watch accurately with clear displays for GMT, 24-hour time, moonphase, and DST transitions. Includes step-by-step setting guides for popular digital watches. Track your mechanical watches' accuracy over time and spot regulation drift. Interactive bezels and dials with haptic feedback let you spin dive bezels and adjust GMT complications just like the real thing. Get notified before DST changes and at the end of short months so your watches stay accurate. All data stays on your device. No tracking, no account required. Free. No ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: setting.watch at none against ScanMate's 2. setting.watch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). ScanMate's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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. ScanMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. setting.watch asks for nothing beyond the download.
setting.watch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.
ScanMate ships an update every 5 weeks, setting.watch every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScanMate | setting.watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 培锐 苏 | ChiComp |
Customer experience
ScanMate
setting.watch
In-app purchases
ScanMate
- Free 3-day trial3 Days trial$19.997 Days
- Month Plan$39.991 Month
setting.watch
No in-app purchases
