Comparison

QSpec vs StashIQ

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

Head to head
About

QSpec

This app helps manage gas cylinder inventory, track blend components, and monitor expiration dates for optimal process performance. It simplifies cylinder tracking and provides on-demand electronic Certificates of Analysis.

Highlights
  • Scan and store cylinder information
  • Track blend expiration dates
  • Set expiration alerts
  • Retrieve and email ECOAs
  • Create and email reorder lists
  • Assign cylinders to locations
Features
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Unleash the power of productivity with Linde’s QSpec. Quickly verify gas blend components and mix accuracy, and track the expiration date of your gas blends to maintain optimal process performance. Simplify cylinder management and cylinder tracking by using your phone as a mobile database of your cylinder information with QSpec. Quickly access on-demand Electronic Certifications of Analysis (ECOA) for each cylinder you scanned into your phone. QSpec Features: • Scan and store cylinder information, blend expiration dates and blend specifications in your phone. • Set alerts to monitor and prevent gas blend expiration dates to ensure process quality. • Quickly retrieve and email ECOA’s • Create, store and email your cylinder reorder list. • Assign scanned cylinders to customizable locations to assist with cylinder tracking

About

StashIQ

This app helps scale model builders and collectors catalog their kits, manage wish lists, and avoid duplicate purchases. It features a large database of kits, barcode scanning for instant identification, and price comparison tools.

Highlights
  • Catalog owned kits
  • Build want lists
  • Search 88,000+ kits
  • Barcode scanning
  • Compare retailer prices
  • Avoid duplicate purchases
Features
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StashIQ is the pocket companion for plastic scale model builders and collectors. Whether you build aircraft, armor, ships, cars, figures, or sci-fi, StashIQ helps you catalog what you own, plan what you want, and never buy a duplicate kit again. BROWSE A HUGE CATALOG Search a catalog of 88,000+ scale model kits across every major manufacturer, scale, and subject. Find the exact kit, see its details, and jump straight to retailers when you're ready to buy. SCAN TO IDENTIFY ANY KIT Point your camera at a kit's barcode and StashIQ identifies it instantly — then add it to your stash or want list in one tap. Can't find it? Share a link or add it manually, and it gets reviewed to grow the catalog for everyone. TRACK YOUR STASH Log every kit you own in one organized place. Know your collection at a glance — no more standing in a hobby shop wondering if you already have that Spitfire. BUILD A WANT LIST Keep a running wish list of the kits you're after. When you're browsing or scanning, you'll always know what's still on your list. FIND THE BEST PRICE See where to buy the kits you want and compare retailers, so you can grab the deal when it's right. MADE FOR MODELERS StashIQ was built by scale modelers who were tired of tracking their stash in spreadsheets. It's fast, focused, and designed around how hobbyists actually shop and build. SUBSCRIPTIONS StashIQ is free to start. Upgrade for higher stash and want-list limits, unlimited barcode scans, and an ad-free experience: • Collector — $0.99/month • Trader — $2.99/month • Professional — $4.99/month Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@iqsuite.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.knotsoftware.com/stashiq/privacy

Screenshots

QSpec4 screens
StashIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QSpec at 4.0 against StashIQ's 1.0. QSpec also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). StashIQ's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. StashIQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. QSpec asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QSpec holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QSpec ships an update every 15 months, StashIQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QSpec versus StashIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQSpecStashIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLinde GmbHCHRISTOPHER BRYAN DECKER

Customer experience

QSpec

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

StashIQ

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

QSpec

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

StashIQ

Subscriptions3
  • StashIQ Collector3 Months trial$0.991 Month
  • StashIQ Trader3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • StashIQ Professional3 Months trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is QSpec free?
QSpec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StashIQ free?
StashIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QSpec or StashIQ?
QSpec is rated higher. QSpec averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while StashIQ averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do QSpec or StashIQ have ads?
StashIQ shows ads; QSpec does not.
Which is updated more often, QSpec or StashIQ?
QSpec ships an update every 15 months, and StashIQ fortnightly. Most recently, QSpec was updated on October 15, 2026 and StashIQ on October 8, 2026.

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