Comparison

MultiGage Reader vs Electronic Dial Indicator

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

Head to head
About

MultiGage Reader

This app connects to multiple wireless measurement devices simultaneously, displaying readings, max, min, and TIR for each. It offers continuous or single data recording, customizable calculators, and real-time cloud data streaming. Simulation mode is available for demonstration.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 14 wireless measurement devices
  • Real-time data display (Max, Min, TIR)
  • Continuous and single data recording
  • Customizable calculator for unit conversion
  • Real-time cloud data streaming
  • Data plotting and CSV export
  • Simulation mode
Features
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MultiGage Reader App is able to connect up to 14 units of Motionics Bluetooth measurement devices and receive readings from all of them at the same time. Each device will be assigned with an individual panel to display measurement reading, max, min, and TIR. User can disconnect a device or add more devices without interference in other devices and measurement undergoing. MultiGage Reader provides 2 options for data recording: continuous recording at up to 10 samples/sec or one by one capturing with button tapping. Recorded data can be plotted in a user interaction enabled graph (zoom, pan, screenshot) or exported in CSV file via e-mail, cloud drive, or flash drive for further assessment. To better visualize sensor readings, a probe meter is embeded for both individual device (activated by tapping the sensor reading) and a group of devices (activated through More button on iPad). Two different options of probe meters with different numbers of ticks are available for different resolution requirements. Additionally, users can freely set the range of the probe meter to further adjust display resolution. An analog needle rotates while sensor reading changes. Two limit handles indicate max and min values the device has reached. Customizable calculator feature automatically converts measurement readings to desired metrics based on any equation entered by the user. Calculator sensors can be added to main measurment page for data collection together with Bluetooth sensors. Cloud data streaming feature is added to push measurement readings to the cloud server in real time and allow other devices to access data from worldwide. Cloud sensors can be added to main measurement page for data collection together with Bluetooth sensors. For those who don't have our hardware devices, the simulation mode will demonstrate major functioinalities of this App. Features: - Multiple sensor connectivity (up to 14) - Adding/removing one sensor individually - Dial zero from app - Max, Min, TIR - Continuous/single data recording - Various continuous data recording rates - Individual data table - GO/NG judgment - Probe meter with adjustable display range and max/min bars - Recorded data plot with zoom, pan, screenshot options - Custom calculator to convert sensor readings - Calculator added as a sensor for data collection - Real-time cloud data streaming - Cloud device added as a sensor for data collection - CSV data exportation - Simulation mode for demonstration

About

Electronic Dial Indicator

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
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Electronic Dial Indicator lets you connect to your wireless enabled dial indicators to view measurements, configure settings and record data. Connect: - Up to 7 gages can be connected simultaneously Measure - View current measurement, min and max - Select Digital or Analog readouts - Zero Measurement - Enable Hold* - View G/NG tolerance status at a glance* Configure* - Adjust all gage settings through an easy to use interface Record - Record single measurements for one gage or all connected gages at once - Enable continuous logging of data at a configurable interval - View recorded measurements in a table or graph - Share measurement files (csv) via email *certain models may not support hold functionality or all available gage settings Devices support several update rates (5 Hz, 1 Hz, 0.5 Hz, On button press) which can be configured on the device.

Screenshots

MultiGage Reader4 screens
Electronic Dial Indicator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MultiGage Reader at 100% against Electronic Dial Indicator's 0%. MultiGage Reader also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

MultiGage Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MultiGage Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Electronic Dial Indicator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiGage Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, Electronic Dial Indicator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MultiGage Reader versus Electronic Dial Indicator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiGage ReaderElectronic Dial Indicator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings) — better3.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCChicago Dial Indicator Co.

Customer experience

MultiGage Reader

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Electronic Dial Indicator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

MultiGage Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Electronic Dial Indicator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MultiGage Reader free?
MultiGage Reader 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, MultiGage Reader or Electronic Dial Indicator?
MultiGage Reader is rated higher. MultiGage Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Electronic Dial Indicator averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do MultiGage Reader or Electronic Dial Indicator have ads?
Neither MultiGage Reader nor Electronic Dial Indicator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MultiGage Reader or Electronic Dial Indicator?
MultiGage Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, and Electronic Dial Indicator every 3 months. Most recently, MultiGage Reader was updated on September 22, 2026 and Electronic Dial Indicator on July 9, 2026.

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