CrankSense vs MultiSens
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
MultiSens
This application facilitates acceptance testing for machinery, including engine commissioning and load tests. It supports electrical motor testing, thermal analysis with FLIR cameras, and wireless sensor connectivity for comprehensive reporting.
- Engine commissioning and load testing
- Electrical motor acceptance testing
- Thermal analysis with FLIR cameras
- Wireless Bluetooth sensor connectivity
- Comprehensive commissioning reports
- Time waveform and spectrum plots
- Data and report cloud storage
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The app is designed to perform Acceptance Testing for Machinery. Key Features: - Engine Commissioning and Engine Load Test based on Industrial Standards. - Electrical Motor acceptance testing based on Industrial Standards - Electric Motor Core Loss Thermal Test with FLIR cameras - Connects to commercial available wireless bluetooth sensors (no need to connect any cable to the iPad) - In Load test mode, connects to several predefined bluetooth sensors - Complete commissioning report with vibration Acceleration, Velocity and Displacement filtered and unfiltered values - Time Waveform and Spectrum Plots (Including Cursors for high peaks, cpm and sidebands) - Transmissibility Analysis - Shakers and Screens Motion Test - Data and Reports can be stored on the device or in the cloud for further analysis
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MultiSens at every 3 weeks against CrankSense's every 6 months. CrankSense's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, MultiSens every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrankSense | MultiSens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motionics LLC | Sens-OS |
In-app purchases
CrankSense
No in-app purchases
MultiSens
No in-app purchases
Questions
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