Comparison

8gent vs Blip

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

Head to head
About

8gent

Features
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Automatisierungen ohne Grenzen 8gent verbindet Trigger und Aktionen zu Automatisierungen, die genau zu dir passen. Die App bietet dir viele Bausteine – du entscheidest, was automatisch laufen soll. Trigger – wann soll es starten? ► Zeit – täglich, wöchentlich, zu festen Uhrzeiten ► Standort – Geofence: beim Betreten oder Verlassen eines Orts ► E-Mail – bei neuer Nachricht ► Webhook – per HTTP-Request von anderen Apps oder Diensten ► Timer – Countdown, dann automatisch starten ► Kalender – bei neuen oder anstehenden Terminen ► Manuell – per Tippen oder Wischen ► Audio – Aufnahme mit Transkription Aktionen – was soll passieren? ► Push-Benachrichtigungen ► E-Mails senden oder lesen ► HTTP-Requests an beliebige APIs ► KI-Texte generieren (z.B. Zusammenfassungen) ► Kalender-Events anlegen ► Webhooks aufrufen ► In-App-Nachrichten speichern Kombiniere alles miteinander Verschiedene Trigger, mehrere Schritte, Bedingungen – die Bausteine lassen sich frei verbinden. Für Routinen, Erinnerungen, Smart-Home, Produktivität oder eigene Ideen. Für wen ist 8gent? • Du willst Routinen und wiederkehrende Aufgaben automatisieren • Du nutzt Standort, Zeit oder E-Mail als Auslöser • Du möchtest APIs, Webhooks und Dienste wie Slack verbinden • Du suchst eine flexible Alternative zu Shortcuts und IFTTT Dein Smartphone als Schaltzentrale 8gent bringt viele Automatisierungsmöglichkeiten in eine App. Die Grenzen setzt du – durch die Kombination von Trigger und Aktionen. Nutzungsbedingungen / Terms of Use: https://www.8gent.tech/nutzungsbedingungen Datenschutz / Privacy Policy: https://www.8gent.tech/app-datenschutz

About

Blip

This utility app integrates a barcode and QR scanner directly into your keyboard. Scan codes and automatically insert the data into text fields across various browsers and custom URL schemes, or manually insert the last scan.

Highlights
  • Custom iOS keyboard with scan button
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Automatic data insertion for browsers
  • Local scan history
  • Privacy-first design
  • Configurable keyboard layouts
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Blip adds a barcode and QR scanner directly to your iPhone and iPad keyboard workflow. Tap Scan from the Blip keyboard and scan a barcode or QR code. Blip opens your selected browser target and can insert the scan automatically, or you can tap Insert Last Scan. Safari requires returning to your original tab manually. Features: - Custom iOS keyboard with a clean Scan button. - Barcode and QR scanning powered by the device camera. - Automatic return targets for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and custom URL schemes; manual Safari fallback. - Optional automatic insertion or an explicit Insert Last Scan tap. - English and German keyboard layouts. - Flexible keyboard configuration: letters, numbers and symbols, big-number pad, or scan-only. - Configurable scan suffix: none, tab, enter, or space. - Optional flashlight, zoom, centered scan area, and scan sound. - Local scan history with retention controls. - Company profiles for sharing consistent settings across a team. - Privacy-first design: local history, no analytics SDK, no ads, no cloud sync, and no tracking. Blip is built for teams that need fast code entry in browser-based tools, inventory systems, forms, and internal workflows.

Screenshots

8gent4 screens
Blip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blip at none against 8gent's 6. 8gent's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 8gent sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Blip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
8gent versus Blip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8gentBlip
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFlorian BuchmannAntonio Beslic

In-app purchases

6 purchases

8gent

Subscriptions6
  • Pro$8.991 Month
  • Pro Plus$17.991 Month
  • Pro Ultra$34.991 Month
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  • Pro$89.991 Year
  • Pro Plus$179.991 Year
  • Pro Ultra$349.001 Year
None

Blip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8gent free?
8gent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blip free?
Blip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8gent or Blip have ads?
Neither 8gent nor Blip shows ads.

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