Comparison

Conductivity Basic for EC111B vs Lab Mate

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

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About

Conductivity Basic for EC111B

Features
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Designed with the everyday users in mind, the Conductivity Basic app, when paired with a Jenco Bluetooth conductivity tester model EC111B, is the simplest way to accurately measure conductivity, salinity, TDS and temperature readings. This app is optimized for the iPhone. Pro edition of this app is available with additional features: • Save reading data with GPS mapping • Annotate saved readings with notes • Share saved readings to other apps • Displays calibration history ▶ One-button Bluetooth pairing Easily pair to Jenco’s Bluetooth conductivity tester model EC111B, which contains the sensors and the processing hardware that accurately convert analog conductivity, salinity, TDS and temperature signals to digital signals. ▶ Easy to use with guided operations Thoughtful screen layout, guided calibration operations and jargon-free instructions deliver the best-in-class user experience. ▶ Quality readings Measure conductivity range of 0.00 to 20.00 mS with resolution of 0.10 mS and accuracy of ±1% full scale and ±2% full scale when reading is > 10.00 mS; salinity range of 0.00 to 10.00 ppt with resolution of 0.05 ppt and accuracy of ±1% full scale and ±2% full scale when reading is > 5.00 ppt; TDS range of 0.00 to 20.00 g/L with resolution of 0.03 to 0.10 g/L and accuracy of ±1% full scale and ±2% full scale when reading is > 10.00 g/L. Reading quality is made possible by Jenco’s 45-year experience in designing and producing water quality instruments. ▶ Practical, useful features Reading quality indicator, temperature display, calibration reminders, and more. ▶ Complete feature list: Reading quality • Displays pH and temperature readings at the same time * 0.00 to 20.00 mS conductivity range * 0.00 to 10.00 ppt salinity range * 0.00 to 20.00 g/L TDS range * 0.0 to 50.0°C temperature range * 0.10 mS conductivity resolution * 0.05 ppt salinity resolution * 0.03 to 0.10 g/L TDS resolution * ±1% full scale and ±2% full scale when reading is > 10.00 mS conductivity accuracy * ±1% full scale and ±2% full scale when reading is > 5.00 ppt salinity accuracy * ±1% full scale and ±2% full scale when reading is > 10.00 g/L TDS accuracy * Adjustable temperature reference (15 to 25 °C) * Adjustable temperature coefficient percentage (0 to 4.00) * Adjustable TDS factor (0.30 to 1.00) * Temperature display in °C or °F * Displays last calibration date Calibration • Step-by-step guided calibration procedure Miscellaneous • Displays Bluetooth conductivity tester’s battery life • Pause readings (Hold) ▶ About Jenco Jenco is a family-operated manufacturer with 45 years of specialization in designing and producing water quality instruments. For more information about our Bluetooth conductivity tester, please visit https://www.jencoi.com/wand

About

Lab Mate

This application simplifies complex chemistry calculations for molarity, dilutions, and mixtures. It offers a universal purchase for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with features like chemical search, custom chemical saving, and a dedicated numeric keyboard for efficient data entry. Users can also customize decimal places and print their calculation history.

Highlights
  • Molarity, dilution, and mixture calculators
  • Percent dilution calculator
  • Chemical search and molecular weight lookup
  • Custom chemical saving
  • Dedicated numeric keyboard
  • Printable calculation history
  • Light and Dark Mode support
Features
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Lab Mate is an intuitive calculator for molarity, dilutions, and mixtures. A universal app—one purchase works on iPhone, iPad, and macOS. Key Features - Multiple calculators for molarity, dilutions, and mixtures - Percent (%) dilution calculator - Search chemicals by name or formula, including molecular weight lookup - Add and save your own custom chemicals - Dedicated numeric keyboard for fast data entry - Simple and flexible unit selection - Instant calculations with live result updates - Choose how many decimal places to display - Print your calculation history - Native support for Light Mode and Dark Mode Localization Now fully localized for: - English - French - German - Spanish - German - Italian - Portugese - Chinese (Simplified) - Chinese (Traditional) - Japanese - Korean - Russian Important note - In no event shall the developers or any third party providers be liable to anyone for any damages as a result of using the app.

Screenshots

Conductivity Basic for EC111B3 screens
Lab Mate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Conductivity Basic for EC111B at Free against Lab Mate's $6.99. Conductivity Basic for EC111B also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). Lab Mate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Conductivity Basic for EC111B is free to download; Lab Mate costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conductivity Basic for EC111B ships an update every 15 months, Lab Mate every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Conductivity Basic for EC111B versus Lab Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConductivity Basic for EC111BLab Mate
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJenco Instruments, Inc.Marcus Griffiths

In-app purchases

None

Conductivity Basic for EC111B

No in-app purchases

None

Lab Mate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Conductivity Basic for EC111B free?
Conductivity Basic for EC111B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lab Mate free?
Lab Mate costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Conductivity Basic for EC111B or Lab Mate have ads?
Neither Conductivity Basic for EC111B nor Lab Mate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conductivity Basic for EC111B or Lab Mate?
Conductivity Basic for EC111B ships an update every 15 months, and Lab Mate every 5 months. Most recently, Conductivity Basic for EC111B was updated on September 14, 2026 and Lab Mate on August 27, 2026.

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