Comparison

FRANK ElectroFusion Studio vs Leica DX Field Shield

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

Head to head
About

FRANK ElectroFusion Studio

Features
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The FRANK-ElectroFusion Studio app captures quality relevant data during the preparation of PE / PP pipes for the electro fusion welding process. The BARCODE function decodes and shows the contents of barcodes conform to ISO12176-3 (fusion operator badge), ISO12176-4 (traceability code), ASTM F2897 (component code) and ISO13950 (fitting welding barcode). The WELDING function captures data during the preparation of the welding process following a pre-determined profile, e.g. job code, joint code, photos of quality relevant steps, GPS-data, system barcodes etc. Welding parameters will be transmitted via bluetooth connection (BLE) to compatible electro fusion controllers (processors) and the welding process will be started. The welding process data can be monitored within the range of the bluetooth connection. After the welding process is finished the device log in transmitted to the Smartphone and added to the captured data. After uploading to the server database the data can be reviewed on the EFCC-WepApp (ElectroFusion Control Center) by a limited group of people. Read more on http://electrofusion.de App languages: DE, FR, EN, PT, ES, IT, PL

About

Leica DX Field Shield

Features
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Leica DX Field Shield is a simple, easy to use mobile app supporting Leica DD SMART locators and Digicat 700 family locators. Leica DX Field Shield works as a remote transfer tool linking data from the work site to our DX Office Shield or DX Manager Shield software. Upload and transfer locator scan data to DX Office or DX Manager Shield to gain a better understanding of locator use, generate reports and make informed decisions for future improvements. Upload site documentation including risk assessments and photos to DX Manager Shield and streamline work efficiencies, centralising all site activities in one accessible system. With DX Field Shield you can: - Download the data from the locators - Originate site documentation including risk assessments and attach photos during surveys - Upload the locator data and site documentation directly to DX Manager Shield - Email data to the office for integration into DX Office Shield DX Shield Software, a new digital utility workflow designed to: - Protect your personnel - Protect your assets - Protect utilities - Protect your reputation By: - Delivering more information - Ensuring best practice - Demonstrating compliance - Managing competence

Screenshots

FRANK ElectroFusion Studio4 screens
Leica DX Field Shield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FRANK ElectroFusion Studio at every 3 months against Leica DX Field Shield's every 37 months. Leica DX Field Shield's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FRANK ElectroFusion Studio ships an update every 3 months, Leica DX Field Shield every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FRANK ElectroFusion Studio versus Leica DX Field Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFRANK ElectroFusion StudioLeica DX Field Shield
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.09.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPF-Schweisstechnologie GmbHLeica Geosystems AG

In-app purchases

None

FRANK ElectroFusion Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Leica DX Field Shield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FRANK ElectroFusion Studio free?
FRANK ElectroFusion Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Leica DX Field Shield free?
Leica DX Field Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FRANK ElectroFusion Studio or Leica DX Field Shield have ads?
Neither FRANK ElectroFusion Studio nor Leica DX Field Shield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FRANK ElectroFusion Studio or Leica DX Field Shield?
FRANK ElectroFusion Studio ships an update every 3 months, and Leica DX Field Shield every 37 months. Most recently, FRANK ElectroFusion Studio was updated on November 11, 2026 and Leica DX Field Shield on November 6, 2026.

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