CrankSense vs I/O Field
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrankSense
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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
I/O Field
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The “WAGO I/O Field” app is for monitoring and full operation of the WAGO I/O System Field. This app allows you to display device information for both fieldbus modules and IO-Link hubs, make settings and adjust all device parameters. The communication this requires takes place through the Bluetooth® interface of the mobile device once Data Matrix has been scanned to select the device. Users and the associated access rights can be set up and managed. Outputs can be forced and inputs set in order to support commissioning of systems. The current measured values of a port can be displayed (temperature, voltage, current and states) and configured (including operating mode and filters). Devices can be reset to the factory settings and firmware restarted. License Agreement By downloading the app, you agree to the terms of the WAGO’s license agreement (accessible via EULA and the support URL below).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CrankSense at every 6 months against I/O Field's every 14 months. CrankSense also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). I/O Field's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CrankSense ships an update every 6 months, I/O Field every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrankSense | I/O Field |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motionics LLC | WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
CrankSense
No in-app purchases
I/O Field
No in-app purchases









