Comparison

CrankSense vs MultiSens

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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 call

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

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, MultiSens every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CrankSense versus MultiSens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrankSenseMultiSens
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCSens-OS

In-app purchases

None

CrankSense

No in-app purchases

None

MultiSens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrankSense free?
CrankSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MultiSens free?
MultiSens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrankSense or MultiSens have ads?
Neither CrankSense nor MultiSens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrankSense or MultiSens?
CrankSense ships an update every 6 months, and MultiSens every 3 weeks. Most recently, CrankSense was updated on October 26, 2026 and MultiSens on October 3, 2026.

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