Point Load Test vs LWD 3032
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Point Load Test
This application facilitates point load testing for geotechnical analysis by connecting to a compatible device via Bluetooth. It automates specimen measurement, calculates test results, and allows for custom equation definitions for strength determination. It also supports Ultrasonic P-Wave Velocity measurements.
- Bluetooth connectivity to PLT device
- Automated specimen measurement
- Point load test result calculation
- Customizable strength determination equations
- Graphing of load vs. equivalent core diameter
- Ultrasonic P-Wave Velocity measurement support
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*NOTE: This is a new version of the PLT app. The old version will remain listed in the meantime but will be removed soon. The Point Load Test Application was designed to be used in conjunction with a GCTS PLT-2W. This application allows the user to easily perform tests and record data by connecting to a PLT device via Bluetooth. The device will output load and displacement from a pair of sensors, which will be read by the app and used to calculate point load test results. The app allows two-step calibrations of these readings, and also can obtain pre-loaded calibration factors from within the PLT-2W. Using this application, specimen measurements can be made with ease. By simply placing the specimen in the apparatus as shown in the application and applying a small load, the application will automatically calculate the dimension of the specimen in that axis. This app can be used with diametral, axial, or irregular specimens. In addition, the application can be set to reuse certain dimensions, so if a core sample is used, the application can be set to use the same diameter for each specimen tested. The operator can also define a custom equation for determination of the unconfined compressive strength from the point load strength index as calculated by the test. The application will automatically graph the load versus equivalent core diameter and automatically calculate the unconfined compressive strength for the rock specimen. This app also allows the measurement of Ultrasonic P-Wave Velocities when paired with a ULT-2 or ULT-200.
LWD 3032
This application streamlines data collection for a specific deflection testing device. It provides a clear overview of measurements, statistics by location, session, and project, and real-time compaction calculation updates.
- Data collection for LWD 3032
- Measurement overview
- Location, Session, Project statistics
- Compaction calculation updates
- Real-time data
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LWD 3032 is a data collection App for the Dynatest Light Weight Deflectometer 3032. It allows you to have clear overview of the collected measurements, statistics on Location, Session and Project level, and compaction calculation updates on every drop.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Point Load Test at 5.0 against LWD 3032's 2.0. Point Load Test also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Point Load Test holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.
Point Load Test ships an update every 3 months, LWD 3032 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Point Load Test | LWD 3032 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 2.0 (6 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GCTS Testing Systems | Dynatest AS |
Customer experience
Point Load Test
LWD 3032
In-app purchases
Point Load Test
No in-app purchases
LWD 3032
No in-app purchases
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