Probe Setup vs GROB⁴Line
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Probe Setup
This application guides users through the setup and configuration of Renishaw machine tool probes. It offers visual instructions and video tutorials for Trigger Logic™ or Opti-Logic™ compatible systems. It is intended for machine tool builders, OEMs, distributors, agents, and end users.
- Step-by-step visual instructions
- Video tutorials
- Configure Trigger Logic™ probes
- Configure Opti-Logic™ probes
- Renishaw probing system setup
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The Probe Setup app simplifies the process of configuring Renishaw machine tool probes compatible with Trigger Logic™ or Opti-Logic™. Aimed at machine tool builders, OEMs, distributors, agents and end users, the app provides clear, step-by-step, visual instructions and video tutorials to guide a user through the process of setting up and configuring a Renishaw machine tool probing system. Caution: This app will reconfigure your Renishaw probing system and can only be used to configure Renishaw machine tool probes compatibile with Trigger Logic™ or Opti-Logic™.
GROB⁴Line
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GROB-NET⁴Industry uses web technology to create cross-plant transparency throughout the production process. The applications within GROB-NET⁴Industry modularly developed by GROB, network and digitalize production processes to facilitate paperless communication – for even greater productivity. Through the management of users and solutions, GROB4Portal is the safe entry to the digital world. GROB4Line allows a GROB machine to be connected to the Internet. Consequently, it can be monitored and controlled via a smartphone. Combined with the notification function which sends messages (e.g. machine shutdown, alarm messages or job finished) to defined smartphones, the machine operator concerned can respond immediately and minimize unnecessary downtimes. • Mobile, dynamic display of machine data • Information about status, alarm messages, tool and NC program at a glance • E-mail notification for machine shutdown • Definition of alarm messages for proactive e-mail notification • Mobile monitoring of unmanned and lightly-manned machine operation • Historical timeline diagram
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GROB⁴Line at every 2 months against Probe Setup's every 5 months. Probe Setup's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Probe Setup ships an update every 5 months, GROB⁴Line every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Probe Setup | GROB⁴Line |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Renishaw plc | GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
Probe Setup
No in-app purchases
GROB⁴Line
No in-app purchases
