ThreadKing vs Dataplate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThreadKing
This app serves as a comprehensive reference and calculator for various thread types and dimensions. It provides detailed information on Metric and UN threads, including tap sizes and thread calculations for cutting and forming taps. Users can also find drill size charts and calculate RPM and feed rates for different materials.
- Metric and UN thread reference
- Drill/Tap size charts
- Pipe thread information
- Cutting tap calculator
- Forming tap calculator
- RPM and feed rate calculator
- Thread dimension details
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ThreadKing is the ultimate reference and calculator for threads. It contains all the information for Metric and UN Taps, Fine/Course Threads, Drill/Tap sizes, Pipe Tap sizes, and Thread Dimension. ThreadKing is also a handy calculator for finding the right drill size in Cutting Tap and Forming Tap based on Thread Percentage. Besides, it calculates RPM and feed rates in Cutting Tap for different materials FEATURES: - Drill/Tap Chart available in drill size standards: Fractional, Letter, Wire Gauge and Metric - Course and Fine Thread - Pipe Thread Chart - Cutting Tap Calculator based on Thread Percentage - Forming Tap Calculator based on Thread Percentage - Cut Tapping RPM and Feed Rate Calculator - Thread Dimension Information: Major Dia, Pitch Dia, Minor Dia, Pitch, Thread Height, Threads per Inch - Formular and Equations for Reference
Dataplate
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The Dataplate app can organize photos and notes of your client's assets, and share them with your team. All photos and notes are automatically downloaded, enabling them to be viewed and updated without wi-fi or cell service. Terms of Use: [Apple Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThreadKing at none against Dataplate's 1. ThreadKing also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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. Dataplate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. ThreadKing asks for nothing beyond the download.
ThreadKing ships an update every 6 days, Dataplate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and December 15, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | ThreadKing | Dataplate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motionics LLC | TurnKey Ecosystem |
In-app purchases
ThreadKing
No in-app purchases
Dataplate
- Dataplate$12.991 Month
