# Point Load Test vs PDF2Audio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Point Load Test at none against PDF2Audio's 4. Point Load Test also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). PDF2Audio's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF2Audio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Point Load Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

Point Load Test ships an update every 3 months, PDF2Audio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Point Load Test | PDF2Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-load-test/id1253606662/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GCTS Testing Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/539767606) | [Shaozhuang Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692461668) |

## What reviewers say

### Point Load Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-load-test/id1253606662)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF2Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf2audio/id6762536249)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Users | $59.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Users | $499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Point Load Test free?

Point Load Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF2Audio free?

PDF2Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Point Load Test or PDF2Audio have ads?

Neither Point Load Test nor PDF2Audio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Point Load Test or PDF2Audio?

Point Load Test ships an update every 3 months, and PDF2Audio every 5 weeks. Most recently, Point Load Test was updated on September 15, 2026 and PDF2Audio on August 27, 2026.

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