Smart DCP vs DCP Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automated displacement recording
- Laser distance measurement
- Eliminates paper documentation
- Direct data transmission to engineers
- Reduces testing time and cost
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Smart DCP | DCP Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applied Research Associates | Nikita Kraev |
Customer experience
Smart DCP
DCP Companion
In-app purchases
Smart DCP
No in-app purchases
DCP Companion
No in-app purchases
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