Comparison

CrankSense vs Electronic Dial Indicator

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

Electronic Dial Indicator

Connect to wireless dial indicators to view real-time measurements, configure settings, and record data. Supports up to seven gages simultaneously, offering digital or analog readouts with tolerance status. Log data continuously or individually and share measurement files via email.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 7 wireless dial indicators
  • View current, min, and max measurements
  • Digital or analog readouts
  • Zero measurement and hold functionality
  • Record single or continuous data logging
  • Share measurement files (CSV)
Features
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Electronic Dial Indicator lets you connect to your wireless enabled dial indicators to view measurements, configure settings and record data. Connect: - Up to 7 gages can be connected simultaneously Measure - View current measurement, min and max - Select Digital or Analog readouts - Zero Measurement - Enable Hold* - View G/NG tolerance status at a glance* Configure* - Adjust all gage settings through an easy to use interface Record - Record single measurements for one gage or all connected gages at once - Enable continuous logging of data at a configurable interval - View recorded measurements in a table or graph - Share measurement files (csv) via email *certain models may not support hold functionality or all available gage settings Devices support several update rates (5 Hz, 1 Hz, 0.5 Hz, On button press) which can be configured on the device.

Screenshots

Electronic Dial Indicator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Electronic Dial Indicator at every 3 months against CrankSense's every 6 months. Electronic Dial Indicator also leads on device support (3 vs 1). CrankSense's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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, Electronic Dial Indicator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CrankSense versus Electronic Dial Indicator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrankSenseElectronic Dial Indicator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCChicago Dial Indicator Co.

In-app purchases

None

CrankSense

No in-app purchases

None

Electronic Dial Indicator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrankSense free?
CrankSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronic Dial Indicator free?
Electronic Dial Indicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrankSense or Electronic Dial Indicator have ads?
Neither CrankSense nor Electronic Dial Indicator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrankSense or Electronic Dial Indicator?
CrankSense ships an update every 6 months, and Electronic Dial Indicator every 3 months. Most recently, CrankSense was updated on September 5, 2026 and Electronic Dial Indicator on July 9, 2026.

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