I spent over $40 on a Joby Griptight ONE Gorillapod Stand and it was cracked and out of commision after a day. Annoyed with myself for wasting money on a dud, I hesitantly bought one of these tripods and can honestly say I am more annoyed with myself now because this is a far superior product for half the price.
As an added bonus, you also receive a phone holder attachment and a bluetooth remote, which isn't mentioned in the product description.