Comparison

CrankSense vs Spindle Dynamics Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Spindle Dynamics Studio

Features
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The app is designed to perform Acceptance Testing for Industrial Spindles. Key Features: - Vibration Meter - Vibration Analysis Tools (Time-Waveform & Spectrum) - Spindle Vibration Acceptance Test - Spindle Thermal Testing - Spindle Single-Plane and Dual-Plane Balancing - Multisensor vibration test - Connects to commercial available wireless bluetooth sensors (no need to connect any cable to the iPad) - 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: Spindle Dynamics Studio at every 2 months 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 ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท 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, Spindle Dynamics Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
CrankSense versus Spindle Dynamics Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrankSenseSpindle Dynamics Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCSens-OS

In-app purchases

None

CrankSense

No in-app purchases

None

Spindle Dynamics Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrankSense free?
CrankSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spindle Dynamics Studio free?
Spindle Dynamics Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrankSense or Spindle Dynamics Studio have ads?
Neither CrankSense nor Spindle Dynamics Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrankSense or Spindle Dynamics Studio?
CrankSense ships an update every 6 months, and Spindle Dynamics Studio every 2 months. Most recently, CrankSense was updated on September 5, 2026 and Spindle Dynamics Studio on September 17, 2026.

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