Comparison

GridSearch vs Dailies Player by Webgate.io

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

Head to head
About

GridSearch

Features
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GridSearch is a video player for professionals within the video industry. It the GridSearch demonstrates how to quickly navigate through video files. It is ideal for OTT TV services, VOD services, Set-top Boxes, etc. The GridSearch functionality can be quickly incorporated within third party iOS apps by licensing the GridSearch SDK. Main page videos used are no longer within copyright and have fallen into the Public Domain

About

Dailies Player by Webgate.io

Features
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The Webgate.io Dailies Player is built specifically for reviewing dailies. Check footage right after shooting, get a quick overview, and make informed decisions โ€” anytime, from anywhere. The app brings the most important Webgate.io features into a streamlined mobile experience, focused on what truly matters when reviewing: speed, clarity, and reliability. For anyone who needs to review dailies efficiently โ€” even on the go. Features: - Offline viewing with automatic deletion of downloads when access is revoked - Frame lines view to check aspect ratio - Source timecode display based on metadata - Selectable streaming & download resolution - Optional personalized overlay (configured in Webgate.io) - Encrypted network connection - Filter by episode, scene, reel, shoot date and playlists โ€” also available offline - Hide non-circle takes - Playlist view for shooting days and clip view for individual clips - Mirror to Apple TV - Fast login with Face ID and Touch ID - Available in English and German A Webgate.io account is required to use this app.

Screenshots

GridSearch1 screens
Dailies Player by Webgate.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GridSearch at 9.0 against Dailies Player by Webgate.io's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GridSearch ships an update every 2 months, Dailies Player by Webgate.io every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
GridSearch versus Dailies Player by Webgate.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridSearchDailies Player by Webgate.io
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGridSearch LtdMedia Services GmbH

In-app purchases

None

GridSearch

No in-app purchases

None

Dailies Player by Webgate.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GridSearch free?
GridSearch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dailies Player by Webgate.io free?
Dailies Player by Webgate.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GridSearch or Dailies Player by Webgate.io have ads?
Neither GridSearch nor Dailies Player by Webgate.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GridSearch or Dailies Player by Webgate.io?
GridSearch ships an update every 2 months, and Dailies Player by Webgate.io every 3 months. Most recently, GridSearch was updated on October 18, 2026 and Dailies Player by Webgate.io on October 3, 2026.

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