Comparison

C3 Data vs Watlow EZ

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

Head to head
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

About

Watlow EZ

Easily configure, monitor, and adjust Watlow PM controllers using Bluetooth. Access all controller parameters with clear explanations and save/share configurations. Provides password protection and alarm indicators.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth wireless setup
  • Monitor and adjust controller parameters
  • Plain text parameter names with help topics
  • Save and import configuration files
  • Password protection
  • Alarm and error indicators
Features
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Use EZ-LINK™ to easily set up, monitor and adjust Watlow® PM PLUS and EZ-ZONE® PM controllers via Bluetooth® wireless technology. The app provides access to the controller’s parameters with fully spelled out names in plain text with help topics that explain each parameter and option. The app’s home page displays the same parameters as the controller’s custom home page. The “All Parameters” button allows you to set up the controller’s inputs, control settings, alarms, outputs and other features and functions. Use the app to save the PM’s settings in a configuration image file. Import the image file into a controller to copy the configuration from one controller to another or to restore the configuration of a controller to an earlier state. You can also share the saved files via email or other file sharing methods. The files are compatible with Watlow’s COMPOSER software which can be used to view the settings on a PC. EZ-LINK also provides password protection, alarm and error indicators, connection to Watlow for feedback and support and access to device information such as firmware version, part number and serial number. The app works with all PM PLUS and 1/16 DIN EZ-ZONE PM controllers and limits with Bluetooth® wireless technology. This option is approved for use in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Columbia, the European Union, Japan, and New Zealand with more locations coming soon.

Screenshots

C3 Data3 screens
Watlow EZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: C3 Data at 4.6 against Watlow EZ's 4.0. C3 Data also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 18 months). Watlow EZ's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C3 Data holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 15 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C3 Data ships an update every 5 weeks, Watlow EZ every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
C3 Data versus Watlow EZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC3 DataWatlow EZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better4.0 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings815 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperC3 DataWatlow

Customer experience

C3 Data

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Watlow EZ

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

C3 Data

No in-app purchases

None

Watlow EZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C3 Data free?
C3 Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Watlow EZ free?
Watlow EZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, C3 Data or Watlow EZ?
C3 Data is rated higher. C3 Data averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Watlow EZ averages 4.0 from 15 ratings.
Do C3 Data or Watlow EZ have ads?
Neither C3 Data nor Watlow EZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C3 Data or Watlow EZ?
C3 Data ships an update every 5 weeks, and Watlow EZ every 18 months. Most recently, C3 Data was updated on October 7, 2026 and Watlow EZ on October 9, 2026.

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