# Outcrop vs Point Load Test

The clearest difference is rating: Point Load Test at 5.0 against Outcrop's 1.7. Outcrop's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Point Load Test holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

Outcrop ships an update every 5 weeks, Point Load Test every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outcrop | Point Load Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outcrop/id1056810833/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-load-test/id1253606662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next-Shot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056810832) | [GCTS Testing Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/539767606) |

## What reviewers say

### Outcrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outcrop/id1056810833)

This app aids geologists in field studies by allowing them to capture high-resolution images of outcrops. Users can interpret geological features, add annotations, take measurements, and export data to construct 3D geological models.

**Highlights:** High-resolution outcrop imaging, Interpretation of facies, structures, and boundaries, Annotation and measurement tools, Dip and azimuth measurement, GPS location integration, 3D geological model export (GOCAD format)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Point Load Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-load-test/id1253606662)

This application facilitates point load testing for geotechnical analysis by connecting to a compatible device via Bluetooth. It automates specimen measurement, calculates test results, and allows for custom equation definitions for strength determination. It also supports Ultrasonic P-Wave Velocity measurements.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity to PLT device, Automated specimen measurement, Point load test result calculation, Customizable strength determination equations, Graphing of load vs. equivalent core diameter, Ultrasonic P-Wave Velocity measurement support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outcrop free?

Outcrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Point Load Test free?

Point Load Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Outcrop or Point Load Test?

Point Load Test is rated higher. Outcrop averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Point Load Test averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Outcrop or Point Load Test have ads?

Neither Outcrop nor Point Load Test shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outcrop or Point Load Test?

Outcrop ships an update every 5 weeks, and Point Load Test every 3 months. Most recently, Outcrop was updated on October 2, 2026 and Point Load Test on October 2, 2026.

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