CrankSense vs U
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
U
Streamline your workflow by directly inputting measurements from calipers and micrometers. This application simplifies data collection for process control, making it easier to manage your measurements.
- Direct caliper data input
- Direct micrometer data input
- Process control functionality
- Easy data collection
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Easy process control by directly taking in caliper and micrometer data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: U at 3 against CrankSense's 1. CrankSense's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, 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, U every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrankSense | U |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motionics LLC | MITUTOYO CORPORATION |
In-app purchases
CrankSense
No in-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases
