HSvu vs Bruker SPR Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Plan biosensor assays
- Execute biosensor assays
- Real-time binding interaction monitoring
- Label-free detection
- Optical-based technology
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | HSvu | Bruker SPR Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 39 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malvern Panalytical B.V. | Bruker Daltonik GmbH |
Customer experience
HSvu
Bruker SPR Tools
In-app purchases
HSvu
No in-app purchases
Bruker SPR Tools
No in-app purchases









