Comparison

CrankSense vs Walter Insert Converter

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

Head to head
About

CrankSense

Features
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*******IMPORTANT NOTE******** This App requires external measurement hardware to operate. Contact info@motionics.com for more information. This App works with Motionics wireless crankshaft deflection gage kit. Using the angular position information from the built-in angle sensor of crankshaft gage, this App notifies users when the crankshaft rotates to one of the 5 testing positions. By tapping on the highlighted buttons, users can wirelessly capture deflection readings via Bluetooth Low Energy. Crank web vertical and horizontal deflections are automatically calculated once 5 readings are collected. This App also provides an easy way to generate and manage crankshaft deflection reports. FEATURES: - Wireless sensor connectivity - Test information editing - Sensor measuring crankshaft rotating angle and indicator showing test positions - Crankshaft end play test included - Auto calculating vertical and horizontal deflections - Test report generation including engine information, measurement values, calculated defections, note, signature, location information - Email PDF report and wireless printing - Report manager available

About

Walter Insert Converter

Easily find equivalent Walter inserts for your current machining tools. Optimize chip cutting, extend tool life, and enhance process safety and productivity.

Highlights
  • Find equivalent Walter inserts
  • Optimize chip cutting
  • Increase tool life
  • Enhance process safety
  • Supports ISO-Turning, parting-off, grooving
  • Covers advanced materials (CBN/PKD/Ceramics/Cermet)
Features
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You have got a cutting application and want to use Walter inserts for the machining? It's easy with the Walter Insert Converter. Simply type-in the insert you are currently working with - and the Insert Converter tells you, which Walter inserts is equal to your current solution. The ideal app to optimize your chip cutting process and tool life, to increase the process safety and your productivity. This app covers grades in the product area ISO-Turning, parting-off and grooving as well as ISO Advanced Materials (CBN/PKD/Ceramics/Cermet). The chip former covers the areas ISO-Turning as well as parting-off and grooving.

Screenshots

Walter Insert Converter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CrankSense at every 6 months against Walter Insert Converter's every 23 months. CrankSense also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Walter Insert Converter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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

CrankSense ships an update every 6 months, Walter Insert Converter every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
CrankSense versus Walter Insert Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrankSenseWalter Insert Converter
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 months โ€” betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCWalter-AG

In-app purchases

None

CrankSense

No in-app purchases

None

Walter Insert Converter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrankSense free?
CrankSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Walter Insert Converter free?
Walter Insert Converter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrankSense or Walter Insert Converter have ads?
Neither CrankSense nor Walter Insert Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrankSense or Walter Insert Converter?
CrankSense ships an update every 6 months, and Walter Insert Converter every 23 months. Most recently, CrankSense was updated on October 26, 2026 and Walter Insert Converter on November 2, 2026.

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