Comparison

Ariel Torque Guide vs GForms X

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

GForms X

This suite of tools helps energy companies manage pipe data. It allows multiple users to create, access, and organize field and pipeline information, even offline. Reports can be generated to connect managers with maintenance records and communicate crucial business information.

Highlights
  • Create, access, and manage pipe data
  • Supports multiple users
  • Organize field and pipeline data
  • Offline data collection
  • Generate reports
  • Connect managers to maintenance records
Features
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GForms® is a suite of tools designed for the modern energy company. The software is easy to use and enables multiple users to create, access, and manage pipe data instantaneously. Field and pipeline data is gathered and organized according to the specific needs of company managers. GForms® users can create reports with or without an internet connection, allowing for data collection in the most remote locations. By electronically facilitating the collection of field and pipeline data, the GForms® Suite connects company managers to the maintenance of pipeline records and efficiently communicates crucial information to all business interests.

Screenshots

Ariel Torque Guide4 screens
GForms X3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ariel Torque Guide at 100% against GForms X's 0%. Ariel Torque Guide also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8). GForms X's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 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

Ariel Torque Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ariel Torque Guide's written reviews are positive against 0% of GForms X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ariel Torque Guide ships an update every 2 months, GForms X every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ariel Torque Guide versus GForms X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAriel Torque GuideGForms X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB686 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAriel CorporationGlobal Information Systems, LLC

Customer experience

Ariel Torque Guide

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

GForms X

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ariel Torque Guide

No in-app purchases

None

GForms X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ariel Torque Guide free?
Ariel Torque Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GForms X free?
GForms X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ariel Torque Guide or GForms X?
Ariel Torque Guide is rated higher. Ariel Torque Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while GForms X averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Ariel Torque Guide or GForms X have ads?
Neither Ariel Torque Guide nor GForms X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ariel Torque Guide or GForms X?
Ariel Torque Guide ships an update every 2 months, and GForms X every 4 weeks. Most recently, Ariel Torque Guide was updated on July 25, 2026 and GForms X on September 3, 2026.

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