Comparison

GLookUp vs Flip

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

Head to head

Personalize your e-ink case

Free

🌟 Lifestyle

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About

GLookUp

Features

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This app shows area of Grid Locator (aka Grid Square) on the map. App can accept either 4 digit (e.g. JN47) or 6 digit (e.g. JN47RN) Input is not case-sensitive. General grid locator (Grid Square) info is found at, http://www.arrl.org/grid-squares

About

Flip

Features

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Where protection meets personalization. The Incase Flip-Screen app empowers you to customize your Incase My Flip-Screen case using seamless NFC image transfer technology. With just a few taps, upload your favorite photos or choose from curated galleries to refresh the always-on e-ink display on your iPhone case. No batteries. No cables. Just effortless expression. Whether you're matching your mood, showcasing a memory, or updating your aesthetic, Flip-Screen gives your phone a new canvas every day — while still keeping it protected. Features: - Upload and sync custom images to your Incase My Flip-Screen case - Seamless NFC connection to your iPhone - Personalize using your camera or photo library - No batteries or charging required - Local-only image processing — your data stays on your phone - Always-on e-ink display with zero power consumption

Screenshots

GLookUp4 screens

Flip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flip at every 4 months against GLookUp's every 14 months. GLookUp's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLookUp ships an update every 14 months, Flip every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

GLookUp versus Flip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	GLookUp	Flip
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 14 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	18.2
Further details — not scored
Size	19 MB	80 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Kazunori Watanabe	Incase by Onward Brands

In-app purchases

None

GLookUp

No in-app purchases

None

Flip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GLookUp free?

GLookUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Flip free?

Flip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do GLookUp or Flip have ads?

Neither GLookUp nor Flip shows ads.

Which is updated more often, GLookUp or Flip?

GLookUp ships an update every 14 months, and Flip every 4 months. Most recently, GLookUp was updated on October 26, 2026 and Flip on October 30, 2026.