Comparison

Smart DCP vs DCP Companion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart DCP

This app automates data acquisition for DCP tests, significantly reducing time and personnel needed. It uses a laser measurement device to record displacement automatically, eliminating the need for manual documentation and sending data directly to engineers.

Highlights
  • Automated displacement recording
  • Laser distance measurement
  • Eliminates paper documentation
  • Direct data transmission to engineers
  • Reduces testing time and cost
Features
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Smart DCP is a revolutionary new DCP data acquisition system that vastly decreases the time and cost of performing DCP tests. You no longer need 2 personnel to conduct testing. Just lift the weight and release and the displacement is recorded automatically by an application designed to run on your device. A remarkably accurate laser distance measurement device is utilized to replace antiquated string pot or magnetic ruler systems. No need for any paper field documentation. This system captures all the data and can send it directly to the engineer through the cell network.

About

DCP Companion

Streamline Dynamic Cone Penetrometer testing with this app. It allows for quick data recording, instant CBR calculations, and on-site PDF report generation. Visualize results in real-time and manage your entire test history.

Highlights
  • Record test data quickly
  • Instant CBR calculations
  • Real-time CBR graph visualization
  • GPS location tracking
  • On-site PDF report generation
  • Manage test history
  • Offline functionality
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DCP Companion revolutionizes how you perform Dynamic Cone Penetrometer testing in the field. This powerful yet intuitive app helps you: • Record test data quickly and accurately • Get instant CBR (California Bearing Ratio) calculations • Visualize results with real-time depth vs. CBR graph • Capture precise GPS locations for each test • Generate PDF reports on-site • Manage and access your complete test history Perfect for: - Geotechnical Engineers - Construction Quality Control - Road Construction Projects - Soil Investigation Teams - Infrastructure Development - Research Applications Key Features: - Clean, intuitive interface - Automatic CBR calculations - Interactive data visualization - GPS location tracking - Comprehensive test management - PDF reports - Offline functionality Save time, eliminate calculation errors, and maintain a professional record of all your DCP tests with DCP Companion – your reliable partner in the field. Note: This app is designed for use with standard Dynamic Cone Penetrometer equipment and follows industry testing protocols.

Screenshots

Smart DCP4 screens
DCP Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DCP Companion at 100% against Smart DCP's 50%. DCP Companion also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Smart DCP's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.1). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DCP Companion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Smart DCP's written reviews are positive against 100% of DCP Companion's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart DCP versus DCP Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart DCPDCP Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 36 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplied Research AssociatesNikita Kraev

Customer experience

Smart DCP

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

DCP Companion

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart DCP

No in-app purchases

None

DCP Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart DCP free?
Smart DCP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DCP Companion free?
DCP Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart DCP or DCP Companion?
DCP Companion is rated higher. Smart DCP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DCP Companion averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Smart DCP or DCP Companion have ads?
Neither Smart DCP nor DCP Companion shows ads.

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