Comparison

PAK capture Lab vs E

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

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PAK capture Lab 5.0 is a preliminary version of the upcoming PAK capture App 5.0. It provides access to the latest product developments of measurement devices running PAK live Lab 5.0. 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 5.0 requires a measurement device equipped with PAK live; some features need PAK live Lab 5.0 to be available.

About

E

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Evolve your audits and inspections with next generation technology. E-Data Now! allows your team to collect and report manufacturing and field data instantly, with notifications designed to reduce duplication and close the loop on corrective actions. Mitigating risk, and going beyond just pushing paper.

Screenshots

PAK capture Lab4 screens
E1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: E at every 2 weeks against PAK capture Lab's every 2 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 2 months, E every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PAK capture Lab versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAK capture LabE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuller-BBM VibroAkustik Systeme GmbHE-Data Now Limited

In-app purchases

None

PAK capture Lab

No in-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PAK capture Lab free?
PAK capture Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PAK capture Lab or E have ads?
Neither PAK capture Lab nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAK capture Lab or E?
PAK capture Lab ships an update every 2 months, and E every 2 weeks. Most recently, PAK capture Lab was updated on September 16, 2026 and E on August 31, 2026.

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