OriginCheck vs Thread Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OriginCheck
Verify the authenticity of Schaeffler products and dealer certificates by scanning unique 2D codes. Receive immediate feedback on originality and get guided instructions for suspected counterfeiting, including direct contact with the brand protection team.
- Verify 2D product codes
- Check dealer certificates
- Report suspected counterfeiting
- Find authorized sales partners
- View scanned product details
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Schaeffler OriginCheck App The Schaeffler OriginCheck App enables the verification of unique 2D-Codes (Schaeffler OneCode)on Schaeffler products, their packaging, and on distributor certificates. The scan checks the code in real time and the user immediately receives feedback on the authenticity of the Schaeffler code. Detailed instructions clearly explain to the user how to create photo documentation for authentication purposes. If counterfeiting is suspected (red or yellow feedback from the app), the user is provided with guided instructions on photo documentation, which can be sent directly to the Schaeffler Brand Protection Team by e-mail after completion. When scanning the Schaeffler OneCode on dealer certificates, the originality of the Schaeffler OneCode can be checked on the one hand and the corresponding sales partner can be displayed and contacted directly via the Schaeffler website on the other hand. The user can also quickly and intuitively find the nearest authorized Schaeffler sales partner via the direct link to the Schaeffler website. The most important functionalities for the user of the Schaeffler OriginCheck app are: • Increased protection against product piracy by checking the Schaeffler OneCode. • Verification of dealer certificates • Direct e-mail contact to Schaeffler in case of suspected counterfeiting of a product or certificate. • Search function for authorized sales partners • Display of the scanned product
Thread Calculator
This app provides a quick and easy way to calculate thread dimensions for various units, including tap hole sizes and bolt specifications. It helps metalworkers find precise measurements for internal and external threads without consulting tables.
- Thread cutting calculator for multiple units
- Cold forming calculator
- Thread repair calculator
- Tap hole and bolt diameter calculation
- Saves time compared to tables
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The app includes: - A calculator for thread cutting for the following units: M, MF, UNC, UNEF, UNF, UNR, UNS, NPT, NPTF, NPSC, NPSF, NPSL, NPSM, BA, BSP, BSF, BSW, BSPP, TR, and TRF - A calculator for cold forming - A calculator for thread repair You want to know which tap hole you should drill for threading or which bolt you should use? With this app, you will find the desired measures in no time: Simply select the desired thread type, nominal size, and pitch and you will get the matching diameter for your project. This saves precious time you would have spent tediously searching for internal and external thread dimensions in tables. As this app is still in its development phase, new features will follow soon, so stay tuned! GSR Gustav Stursberg GmbH is a manufacturer for high-quality thread cutting tools with 130 years of operational experience in the area of threading tool production. The product portfolio includes a wide selection of tools for different areas of application. GSR taps, twist drills, round dies, and tool holders are manufactured to the highest quality standards in our own production facilities. The constant quality control during the production process guarantees a consistent good quality in all national as well as international production facilities. This requires enormous precision, which is reflected by our tools. Precision is in the details. Since 1889.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Thread Calculator at 4.4 against OriginCheck's 3.0. Thread Calculator also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1). OriginCheck's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thread Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Calculator has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
OriginCheck ships an update every 10 months, Thread Calculator every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OriginCheck | Thread Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.4 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Schaeffler | GSR Gustav Stursberg GmbH |
Customer experience
OriginCheck
Thread Calculator
In-app purchases
OriginCheck
No in-app purchases
Thread Calculator
No in-app purchases
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