Comparison

Lean Work Sampling vs IoTFlows

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

Head to head
About

Lean Work Sampling

Features
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The sampling analysis is a statistical method that quantify the different activities of an operator. When activities are labeled as "added value" or "non added value", it gives you the red/green scheme. This app facilitate the implementation of this method: - note your observations by a simple "tap" - see the graphs being constructed in real time - export your data in Excel ! - save as many configurations as needed Sampling analysis is often a teamwork : once you've created a configuration, you can send it by mail to the colleagues of your who have the same app ! Summing-up the results will be a lot easier ! Activity Sampling is used in the industry (Lean Manufacturing) and services, and also for specialized education (quantification of language improvement,...).

About

IoTFlows

This app provides real-time machine performance monitoring and task management for manufacturing teams. It integrates with AI devices to detect anomalies, automates work orders, and facilitates team collaboration for improved efficiency and reduced downtime.

Highlights
  • Real-time machine utilization monitoring
  • AI-powered anomaly detection
  • Automated work order generation
  • Collaborative task management
  • Seamless factory floor integration
  • OEE tracking
Features
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IoTFlows: Sense. Act. Collaborate. The IoTFlows iOS app gives manufacturers real-time visibility into production, machine health, and operations—helping teams improve uptime, reduce downtime, and make smarter decisions from anywhere. Real-Time Manufacturing Intelligence: Monitor machine status, utilization, OEE, production, downtime, and performance across your entire operation with live dashboards and analytics. AI-Powered Machine Monitoring: Connect with SenseAi®, SenseAi Embedded, and BeamTracker to track vibration, acoustics, temperature, production counts, and machine health. Detect anomalies early and prevent costly equipment failures. Predictive Maintenance & Smart Work Orders: Automatically generate work orders from machine events, health scores, usage-based maintenance, or custom workflows to keep production running. Connected Teams: Empower operators, maintenance, supervisors, and management with real-time alerts, task management, file sharing, and collaborative workflows—all from one platform. Enterprise Ready: Integrate production data with your ERP and business systems to eliminate data silos, automate workflows, and create a single source of truth for your manufacturing operations. Whether you're monitoring a single machine or multiple facilities, IoTFlows helps your team sense problems sooner, act faster, and collaborate more effectively to maximize productivity.

Screenshots

Lean Work Sampling2 screens
IoTFlows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IoTFlows at none against Lean Work Sampling's 2. IoTFlows also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Lean Work Sampling's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Lean Work Sampling sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. IoTFlows asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lean Work Sampling ships an update every 3 months, IoTFlows every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lean Work Sampling versus IoTFlows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLean Work SamplingIoTFlows
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHerve KasparianIoTFlows Inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lean Work Sampling

One-time2
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$7.99
None

IoTFlows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lean Work Sampling free?
Lean Work Sampling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IoTFlows free?
IoTFlows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lean Work Sampling or IoTFlows have ads?
Neither Lean Work Sampling nor IoTFlows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lean Work Sampling or IoTFlows?
Lean Work Sampling ships an update every 3 months, and IoTFlows every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lean Work Sampling was updated on October 9, 2026 and IoTFlows on October 8, 2026.

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