Comparison

HSvu vs Bruker SPR Tools

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

Head to head
About

HSvu

View and report details from X-ray diffraction analyses performed by specialized software. Supports numerous file formats and offers multiple graphical views for detailed examination of scan data.

Highlights
  • View X-ray diffraction scans in multiple formats
  • Display and report analysis details from HighScore software
  • Six graphical views for references, scans, and graphs
  • Pan and zoom for detailed inspection
  • Overview of measurement conditions and data
  • Switch between graphics and text
  • Create reports from diffraction documents
Features
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The HSvu-app (HighScore View) displays all kinds of X-ray diffraction scans in various formats. Additionally, it shows and reports all details from an X-ray diffraction analysis performed by the HighScore analysis software from PANalytical (proprietary .HPF format). Experience the power and ease-of-use of HighScore with HSvu: - use six different graphical views for references, single and multiple scans, quantifications and 3-dimensional graphs - pan and zoom-in for details like you do with HighScore - get a complete overview on measurement conditions, scans, peaks, profiles and crystal structure data - switch easily between graphics and textual information - unravel the parameters used in a diffraction analysis and its history - create reports covering either pieces or the complete diffraction document HSvu is a display or viewing app. It shows existing data, but it doesn't perform an analysis nor does it change data. The following file formats are supported: - PANalytical .HPF (proprietary HighScore document) - PANalytical scans ( .XRDML) - PANalytical ( .2Dint), ASCII format integrated from a 2D area detector - ASD Inc. binary spectrum ( .ASD) - Philips binary scans ( .RD), ( .SD), ( .FP), ASCCI ( .UDF), ASCII( .LIS) - Bruker binary scans ( .RAW) versions 1, 2, 3 and 4 - ASCII scans ( .LST), ( .UXD), ( .XDD) - Crystallographic information file: ( .CIF) - General ASCII scan X-Y(-Z) table ( .ASC) - DBW-Rietveld ASCII scan ( .RFL) - GSAS ASCII scans ( .RAW), ( .XRA) - ICDD PD3 ASCII scan ( .PD3) - JCAMP ASCII scan ( .JDX or .JCP) - LH-Rietveld ASCII scan ( .LHP) - MDI ASCII scan ( .MDI) - Rigaku ASCII scan ( .ASC), ( .FI),( .RAS), binary scan ( .RAW) - Scintag binary scan ( .RAW) - Seifert ASCII scan ( .ASC) - Shimadzu binary scan ( .RAW) - Skrowonek UDS2 ASCII scan ( .UDS) - Stoe CSD-PROFAN ASCII scan ( .PRO),( .DAT), binary scan ( .RAW) - Thermo Scientifique (ARL) scan ( .XML) - ASD Inc. binary spectrum (.ASD) Please note: - HSvu requires high processing power and a large memory. The data file size handled by HSvu is limited by the device capabilities and its performance. For a proper operation at least an A6 chipset, as present in the iPhone 5, is recommended. More recent devices with a 64-bit processor (like the A7 chipset) provide a very smooth user experience. - To compare several scans you must insert them into a document in HSvu.

About

Bruker SPR Tools

This application aids in the planning and execution of biosensor assays using Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) technology. It provides real-time monitoring of molecular binding interactions for label-free detection.

Highlights
  • Plan biosensor assays
  • Execute biosensor assays
  • Real-time binding interaction monitoring
  • Label-free detection
  • Optical-based technology
Features
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Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) is an optical-based, label-free detection technology for real-time monitoring of binding interactions between two or more molecules. This app helps you to plan and execute your next biosensor assay.

Screenshots

HSvu4 screens
Bruker SPR Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bruker SPR Tools at 5.0 against HSvu's 3.0. HSvu's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 39 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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

Bruker SPR Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HSvu ships an update every 9 months, Bruker SPR Tools every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HSvu versus Bruker SPR Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSvuBruker SPR Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 39 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalvern Panalytical B.V.Bruker Daltonik GmbH

Customer experience

HSvu

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bruker SPR Tools

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HSvu

No in-app purchases

None

Bruker SPR Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSvu free?
HSvu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bruker SPR Tools free?
Bruker SPR Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HSvu or Bruker SPR Tools?
Bruker SPR Tools is rated higher. HSvu averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bruker SPR Tools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HSvu or Bruker SPR Tools have ads?
Neither HSvu nor Bruker SPR Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HSvu or Bruker SPR Tools?
HSvu ships an update every 9 months, and Bruker SPR Tools every 39 months. Most recently, HSvu was updated on October 13, 2026 and Bruker SPR Tools on October 20, 2026.

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