# Milwaukee® ONE vs Electronic Dial Indicator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Milwaukee® ONE at 83% against Electronic Dial Indicator's 0%. Milwaukee® ONE also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Electronic Dial Indicator's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Milwaukee® ONE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Milwaukee® ONE has 7.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Milwaukee® ONE's written reviews are positive against 0% of Electronic Dial Indicator's.

Milwaukee® ONE ships an update fortnightly, Electronic Dial Indicator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Milwaukee® ONE | Electronic Dial Indicator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milwaukee-one-key/id1029111192/reviews)** | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-dial-indicator/id1512789792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 115 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MilwaukeeTool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027101355) | [Chicago Dial Indicator Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512789791) |

## What reviewers say

### Milwaukee® ONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milwaukee-one-key/id1029111192)

This digital platform helps manage tools and equipment by providing an inventory program and tracking capabilities. It allows users to log purchase information, set service reminders, and track tool locations to prevent theft and tampering.

**Highlights:** Digital tool inventory, Track tool location, Service reminders, Employee tool assignment, Remote tool lockout, Team management with permissions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps keep track of tools
- 🔒 Ability to disable stolen tools
- 📝 Organizes tool inventory
- 🛠️ Customizable tool settings
- 💳 Tracks purchase info and warranties

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app freezes
- 🔍 Limited Bluetooth range for tracking
- 🔋 Battery drain on Tick devices
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
- 💰 Expensive Tick devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory data loss after updates
- Inability to exit 'maintenance mode'
- Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- Difficulty adding new tools to inventory

**Requested features**

- Print or export tool inventory
- Automatic tool check-in/out system
- Geofencing and alerts for tool movement
- Integration with other tool brands
- Larger Bluetooth/GPS tracking range


### Electronic Dial Indicator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronic-dial-indicator/id1512789792)

Connect to wireless dial indicators to view real-time measurements, configure settings, and record data. Supports up to seven gages simultaneously, offering digital or analog readouts with tolerance status. Log data continuously or individually and share measurement files via email.

**Highlights:** Connect up to 7 wireless dial indicators, View current, min, and max measurements, Digital or analog readouts, Zero measurement and hold functionality, Record single or continuous data logging, Share measurement files (CSV)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Milwaukee® ONE free?

Milwaukee® ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Electronic Dial Indicator free?

Electronic Dial Indicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Milwaukee® ONE or Electronic Dial Indicator?

Milwaukee® ONE is rated higher. Milwaukee® ONE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Electronic Dial Indicator averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Milwaukee® ONE or Electronic Dial Indicator have ads?

Neither Milwaukee® ONE nor Electronic Dial Indicator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Milwaukee® ONE or Electronic Dial Indicator?

Milwaukee® ONE ships an update fortnightly, and Electronic Dial Indicator every 3 months. Most recently, Milwaukee® ONE was updated on October 21, 2026 and Electronic Dial Indicator on October 2, 2026.

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