Comparison

Q vs KerfMate

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

Head to head
About

Q

This application works with a digital microscope to capture and share images and videos. It offers calibrated measurement tools for precise analysis, making it ideal for professional and research use.

Highlights
  • Image and video capture
  • Quick sharing of media
  • Calibrated measurement function
  • Supports medical, industrial, and research use
  • Works with Q-scope Wi-Fi digital microscopes
Features
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The Q-scope Wi-Fi digital microscope is a great tool for medical specialists, doctors, vets, industrial users, science and lab research and the jewelry industry. The Q-focus Wi-Fi application is used together with the Q-scope Wi-Fi digital microscopes. This application enables quick sharing of images and videos with friends, colleagues, patients or students. The calibrated measurement function ensures reliable results for measuring lines, angles, etc..

About

KerfMate

Features
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Cut smarter before the blade touches material. KerfMate turns rectangular part lists into clear, low-waste cutting plans for sheet goods and linear stock. Plan plywood, MDF, panels, lumber, rails and profiles on iPhone or iPad—without an account, ads or tracking. PLAN SHEETS AND LENGTHS • Add parts, quantities and available stock • Optimize 2D sheets and 1D linear material • Respect blade kerf, edge trim, rotation locks and grain direction • See every placement in a visual plan • Inspect reference cut-edge coordinates for each placement • Identify parts that do not fit instead of hiding them KNOW THE MATERIAL IMPACT • See material-use percentage, stock count and estimated cost • Compare the plan with a simple one-part-per-stock baseline • Save useful offcuts in a local inventory • Work in metric or imperial measurements, including fractions BUILT FOR THE WORKSHOP • Duplicate projects to compare variants • Import parts from CSV • Export PDF plans, CSV lists, SVG layouts and JSON backups • Plan on iPhone and iPad with layouts tailored to each device • Choose English, German, Spanish, French, Italian or Brazilian Portuguese PRIVATE BY DESIGN KerfMate stores projects on your device. There is no account, backend, analytics, advertising or third-party tracking. Exports leave the app only when you choose a destination in Apple’s share sheet. FREE & PRO Free includes one project with up to 15 parts. KerfMate Pro unlocks unlimited projects and parts, offcut inventory, CSV import, variants and professional exports. Choose monthly, yearly with a 7-day trial for eligible new subscribers, or lifetime. Apple’s purchase screen shows the authoritative local price and trial eligibility. KerfMate creates practical low-waste layouts; it does not claim a mathematically optimal solution or prescribe a safe cutting order. Reference edges are coordinates, not machine instructions. Always choose a safe sequence and verify dimensions and machine setup before cutting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/kerfmate/privacy

Screenshots

Q4 screens
KerfMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Q at none against KerfMate's 3. Q also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KerfMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Q asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Q versus KerfMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQKerfMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEUROMEX MICROSCOPEN B.V.Jasko Hodzic

In-app purchases

None

Q

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

KerfMate

Subscriptions2
  • KerfMate Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • KerfMate Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • KerfMate Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Q free?
Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KerfMate free?
KerfMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Q or KerfMate have ads?
Neither Q nor KerfMate shows ads.

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