Comparison

Ariel Torque Guide vs M

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

Head to head
About

Ariel Torque Guide

This app provides quick access to fastener torques and clearances for Ariel compressors, serving as an electronic companion to engineering reference documents. It allows users to find specific values based on compressor model, fastener location, and part numbers, even without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Determine fastener torques and clearances
  • Access data offline
  • Filter by compressor model, location, and type
  • Find clearance values by part number
  • Access customer support information
  • Link to technical documentation
Features
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Acting as an electronic companion to Ariel’s Engineering Reference Torque documents, the Ariel Torque Guide allows you to quickly and conveniently determine the proper fastener torques and clearances for your Ariel compressor. Torque and clearance values within the app can be accessed without cellular service or Wi-Fi, giving you access to comprehensive Ariel information and support anytime, anywhere. The Ariel Torque Guide allows you to: • Find torque values and clearance values based on your compressor model, fastener location, and fastener type for the compressor you are working on • Find clearance values for piston rings, rider rings, and wearband based on part numbers • Access torque values while working in remote locations • Easily access Ariel Customer Support information • Conveniently link to technical support documentation on the Ariel website • Automatically update when connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data

About

M

This application provides real-time fleet management information for industrial engine fleets. It helps reduce ownership costs by offering comprehensive monitoring capabilities from anywhere, at any time.

Highlights
  • Real-time management information
  • Fleet monitoring
  • Cost reduction
  • Industrial environment focus
  • Anywhere, anytime access
Features
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Manage your fleet anywhere & anytime. A system developed to meet the stringent demands of industrial environments that helps provide real-time management information and reduce the total cost of ownership of industrial engine fleets.

Screenshots

Ariel Torque Guide4 screens
M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ariel Torque Guide at 4.8 against M's 4.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Ariel Torque Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ariel Torque Guide ships an update every 2 months, M every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ariel Torque Guide versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAriel Torque GuideM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings88
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAriel CorporationDover Corporation

Customer experience

Ariel Torque Guide

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

M

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ariel Torque Guide

No in-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ariel Torque Guide free?
Ariel Torque Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ariel Torque Guide or M?
Ariel Torque Guide is rated higher. Ariel Torque Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while M averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Ariel Torque Guide or M have ads?
Neither Ariel Torque Guide nor M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ariel Torque Guide or M?
Ariel Torque Guide ships an update every 2 months, and M every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ariel Torque Guide was updated on July 25, 2026 and M on September 15, 2026.

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