Comparison

HSvu vs splotRF

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

splotRF

Visualize and analyze touchstone S-parameter data with interactive plots. Supports multiple file overlays, stability calculations, and various matrix conversions. Export data in vector graphics formats.

Highlights
  • Plot .snp format S-parameter data
  • Stability circles and µ/µ' analysis
  • Overlay multiple trace data
  • View data as a table
  • S/Y/Z matrix conversion
  • Smith Chart, Polar, and Rectangular plots
  • Export to PDF
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Key Features: • plots .snp format s-parameter touchstone data • stability circles for load and source • µ and µ' for load and source stability • interactive data markers • overlay multiple trace data on a single plot • overlay trace data from multiple files • view data as a table list • arbitrary number of ports (.s1p, .s2p, s3p…snp support) • S/Y/Z matrix conversion • mA/RI/dB formatting • interpolation over frequency • exports vector graphics to .pdf • plotting display properties and configuration are saved within file comments • automated grid layout • Smith Chart, Polar and Rectangular plots • reads and plots .zip archives containing s-parameter data

Screenshots

HSvu4 screens
splotRF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: splotRF at 5.0 against HSvu's 3.0. splotRF also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months). HSvu's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HSvu ships an update every 9 months, splotRF every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HSvu versus splotRF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSvusplotRF
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalvern Panalytical B.V.DirectRF

Customer experience

HSvu

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

splotRF

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HSvu

No in-app purchases

None

splotRF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSvu free?
HSvu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is splotRF free?
splotRF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HSvu or splotRF?
splotRF is rated higher. HSvu averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while splotRF averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HSvu or splotRF have ads?
Neither HSvu nor splotRF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HSvu or splotRF?
HSvu ships an update every 9 months, and splotRF every 10 days. Most recently, HSvu was updated on October 13, 2026 and splotRF on September 28, 2026.

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