Comparison

PAK capture Lab vs C3 Data

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

Head to head
About

PAK capture Lab

Features
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PAK capture Lab 5.1 is a preliminary version of the upcoming PAK capture App 5.1. It provides access to the latest product developments of measurement devices running PAK live Lab 5.1. Designed for high-quality dynamic data acquisition, PAK capture Lab ensures instant, sustainable and traceable results for your applications when measuring noise and vibration. PAK capture Lab utilizes the innovative PAK live technology, consisting of embedded smart and intelligent services on measurement devices, such as the PAK MKII, the MicroQ and the DecaQ. Various applications in mobile testing and troubleshooting can be performed with phase-synchronous, calibrated recordings on the frontend. PAK capture Lab's on-the-go user interface provides live controls for sensor or device settings and allows the users to continuously monitor sensor signals. Synchronize your sensor catalog via the PAK cloud and benefit from an even more advanced measurement configuration. Be in touch with your data instantly. Easily configure your measurements on-site, quickly change settings, monitor signal quality, and swiftly browse your recorded data. The system automatically provides the necessary quality parameters and summarizes information for an efficient overview. Once your acquisition is complete, simply download your recorded data and your engineering partners can easily proceed, as the data is based on ASAM ODS NVH. Key features at a glance: * On-site test configuration and calibration * Automated sensor matching * Real-time level display showing the status of signals and sensor connections * Online time history and FFT * Configurable ring buffer * Decoding, online display and storage of CANbus data (CAN, CAN FD, WWH-OBD, Multiplex) * PAK live trigger service for event or condition related recording * Synchronized start and stop of local storage measurements on multiple devices * GPS synchronization service for multiple frontends * Overview of recorded data and descriptive information * Audio playback of stored recordings * Recorded file format: ASAM ODS NVH ATF/XML * Flic and Flic 2 button support * App diagnostics (optional) Benefit today from the continuous further development of this particular app. Prerequisites: PAK capture Lab 5.1 requires a measurement device equipped with PAK live; some features need PAK live Lab 5.1 to be available.

About

C3 Data

This application helps pyrometry laboratories and heat treat plants track compliance with industry standards. It provides instant visual feedback on test results against specified criteria, supporting various data collection needs for furnaces.

Highlights
  • Nadcap and CQI-9 compliance tracking
  • Calibration, SAT, and TUS data collection
  • Instant pass/fail visual indicators
  • Test and instrument management
  • On- and offline operation
  • Zebra Bluetooth printer support
Features
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eCapture provides pyrometry laboratories and heat treat plants with the tools needed to track Nadcap and/or CQI-9 compliance. With current support for capturing Calibration, System Accuracy Test, and Temperature Uniformity Survey results, the app will give instant visual indications of pass/fail criteria based on the specifications applicable to the furnace under test. Features include: - Test list, shows upcoming tests with location, due date, and test type - Standard list, shows all test instruments - Sensor list, shows all sensors - Calibration data collection - SAT data collection form - Alternate SAT Support - Support for Zebra Bluetooth portable label printers - On- and Off-line operation - Furnace Compliance Dashboard integration

Screenshots

PAK capture Lab4 screens
C3 Data3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: C3 Data at every 5 weeks against PAK capture Lab's every 3 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PAK capture Lab ships an update every 3 months, C3 Data every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PAK capture Lab versus C3 Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAK capture LabC3 Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMBBM GroupC3 Data

In-app purchases

None

PAK capture Lab

No in-app purchases

None

C3 Data

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PAK capture Lab free?
PAK capture Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C3 Data free?
C3 Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PAK capture Lab or C3 Data have ads?
Neither PAK capture Lab nor C3 Data shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAK capture Lab or C3 Data?
PAK capture Lab ships an update every 3 months, and C3 Data every 5 weeks. Most recently, PAK capture Lab was updated on October 26, 2026 and C3 Data on October 24, 2026.

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