Comparison

CrankSense vs I/O Field

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

I/O Field

Features
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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).

Screenshots

I/O Field4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CrankSense versus I/O Field: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrankSenseI/O Field
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCWAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

CrankSense

No in-app purchases

None

I/O Field

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrankSense free?
CrankSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is I/O Field free?
I/O Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrankSense or I/O Field have ads?
Neither CrankSense nor I/O Field shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrankSense or I/O Field?
CrankSense ships an update every 6 months, and I/O Field every 14 months. Most recently, CrankSense was updated on October 26, 2026 and I/O Field on November 6, 2026.

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