Ariel Torque Guide vs Able Patrol S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Able Patrol S
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Measurements are instantly displayed on the phone, providing the user with measurement data, spectrum analyses, and FFT graphs. For more detailed and comprehensive analyses, the collected data is sent to a server, and advanced technical analyses such as bearing analysis and energy analysis are performed. It is designed to monitor the condition of industrial equipment, predict maintenance needs, and analyze vibration-related problems. With its user-friendly interface and powerful analytical capabilities, it enables you to obtain maximum efficiency from your vibration sensors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ariel Torque Guide at every 2 months against Able Patrol S's every 5 months. Ariel Torque Guide also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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.
Ariel Torque Guide ships an update every 2 months, Able Patrol S every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ariel Torque Guide | Able Patrol S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ariel Corporation | ASCRIBO Applied Sciences Inc. |
In-app purchases
Ariel Torque Guide
No in-app purchases
Able Patrol S
No in-app purchases
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