Comparison

Equotip vs Hardness Unit Converter

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

Head to head
About

Equotip

This application offers portable wireless hardness testing with real-time data sharing and cloud backup. It connects to a compatible impact device via Bluetooth for easy measurements. Review and share reports seamlessly through the app.

Highlights
  • Portable wireless hardness testing
  • Real-time data sharing
  • Cloud backup
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Measurement report generation
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Equotip® by Proceq Developed by Proceq, the inventor of the Leeb measuring principle, Equotip is the world’s first Internet of Things (IoT) / Industry 4.0 portable wireless hardness testing solution with real-time data sharing, cloud backup and an intuitive user interface. Portable hardness testing has never been easier. In 3 simple steps you can conduct a measurement: • Install the Equotip App • Connect the Equotip Live impact device (sold separately) via Bluetooth • Start measuring with one single tap The app works with the Equotip Leeb impact device D and the UCI (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance) hardness test probes that features the full test load range from 1 kg to 10 kgf. All your data is securely synced in real-time. Review and share your measurement reports seamlessly via the app or Eagle Workspace. Proceq of Switzerland was founded in 1954 and is a leading manufacturer of high-quality portable testing solutions for many different industries. The company’s strong research and development team at its headquarters in Switzerland continues to create Swiss-manufactured products which feature the latest technology and set industry standards. With subsidiaries in North and South America, United Kingdom, the Middle East, China and Singapore, the company provides its international customers with excellent local service and support. Proceq is part of the Tectus Group.

About

Hardness Unit Converter

Easily convert hardness values between 12 different units, including Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, and Shore. Input your value and select the desired unit for instant conversion, referencing ASTM E 140 standards and polynomial approximations for accuracy.

Highlights
  • Converts 12 hardness units
  • Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, Shore support
  • Tensile strength conversion
  • ASTM E 140 reference
  • Polynomial approximation for data
  • Simple input and unit selection
Features
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The Hardness Unit Converter application converts the hardness into 12 types of units. The units to be converted by this application are Vickers hardness HV, Brinell hardness HBS, HBW, Rockwell hardness HRA, HRB, HRC, HRD, Rockwell superficial hardness HR 15 N, HR 30 N, HR 45 N, Shore hardness HS, and tensile strength MPa. Simply input the hardness value and select the unit of hardness with the unit selection button, it will be converted into 12 types of units. This application refers to the approximate conversion table of ASTM E 140 Table 1 and JIS, and data not in the table is calculated by polynomial approximation. Values ​​in the range not normally used are indicated by ().

Screenshots

Equotip4 screens
Hardness Unit Converter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Equotip at Free against Hardness Unit Converter's $1.99. Hardness Unit Converter's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Equotip is free to download; Hardness Unit Converter costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hardness Unit Converter holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Equotip's written reviews are positive against 17% of Hardness Unit Converter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Equotip ships an update every 6 months, Hardness Unit Converter every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Equotip versus Hardness Unit Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEquotipHardness Unit Converter
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews16.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreening Eagle TechnologiesKei Suefuji

Customer experience

Equotip

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Hardness Unit Converter

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

Equotip

No in-app purchases

None

Hardness Unit Converter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Equotip free?
Equotip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hardness Unit Converter free?
Hardness Unit Converter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Equotip or Hardness Unit Converter?
Hardness Unit Converter is rated higher. Equotip averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hardness Unit Converter averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Equotip or Hardness Unit Converter have ads?
Equotip shows ads; Hardness Unit Converter does not.
Which is updated more often, Equotip or Hardness Unit Converter?
Equotip ships an update every 6 months, and Hardness Unit Converter every 5 months. Most recently, Equotip was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hardness Unit Converter on October 24, 2026.

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