Comparison

CrankSense vs SKF Super

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

SKF Super

Features
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Capture critical bearing data quickly and simply. Ensure that bearing specification is accurately matched to your machine and record data for lifetime traceability. The SKF Super-precision bearing Data Manager allows you to scan data matrix codes on product packaging. This gives you immediate access to manufacturing and product specification data, including installation and mounting instructions. You can use this information in bearing installation reports. This saves time by eliminating the need for manual data recording and reduces the risk of error. The App also allows information to be printed or emailed as a report, which can be used in product lifecycle management and component traceability programmes.

Screenshots

SKF Super4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SKF Super at every 2 months against CrankSense's every 6 months. SKF Super also leads on device support (3 vs 1). CrankSense's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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, SKF Super every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
CrankSense versus SKF Super: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrankSenseSKF Super
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCSKF

In-app purchases

None

CrankSense

No in-app purchases

None

SKF Super

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrankSense free?
CrankSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SKF Super free?
SKF Super is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrankSense or SKF Super have ads?
Neither CrankSense nor SKF Super shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrankSense or SKF Super?
CrankSense ships an update every 6 months, and SKF Super every 2 months. Most recently, CrankSense was updated on October 7, 2026 and SKF Super on October 19, 2026.

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