Comparison

Roughness vs GD&T Check

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

Head to head
About

Roughness

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When it comes to the surface of workpieces, a large number of surface parameters are required in design and manufacture. Before installation or delivery, the workpieces are also verified in quality management. The roughness app from ZEISS provides information on the most common surface parameters with related formulas and graphs.

About

GD&T Check

This app helps mechanical engineering students verify their Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) callouts. It provides instant validation against ASME Y14.5-2018 rules, clear explanations of tolerances, and a comprehensive symbol reference library. All features work offline, making it a convenient study tool.

Highlights
  • GD&T callout validation
  • Plain-English explanations
  • Symbol reference library
  • ASME Y14.5-2018 rules
  • Offline functionality
  • Saved history log
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GD&T Check helps mechanical engineering students validate their Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing callouts before submitting CAD drawings. Select a feature type, pick a GD&T symbol, enter your tolerance and datum references, and the app instantly tells you if your callout is valid or invalid — with a specific explanation of what it means and what to fix. CALLOUT CHECKER Build a feature control frame step by step. The app validates your combination against ASME Y14.5-2018 rules and flags errors like missing datum references, incompatible feature types, or incorrect material condition modifiers. PLAIN-ENGLISH EXPLANATIONS Every callout gets translated into a clear sentence explaining what it physically means — no more guessing what a tolerance zone actually controls. SYMBOL REFERENCE LIBRARY Browse all 14 GD&T symbols with definitions, when to use each one, common mistakes, and datum rules. Organized by category: Form, Orientation, Location, Profile, and Runout. SAVED HISTORY Keep a log of every callout you check. Useful as a running reference while working through drawings or homework. Built for students learning GD&T in college-level CAD, manufacturing, and metrology courses. Works fully offline — no account required, no internet needed.

Screenshots

Roughness4 screens
GD&T Check4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Roughness at 3 against GD&T Check's 1. Roughness also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Roughness versus GD&T Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoughnessGD&T Check
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarl Zeiss AGAlec Flavio Cardenas

In-app purchases

None

Roughness

No in-app purchases

None

GD&T Check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roughness free?
Roughness is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GD&T Check free?
GD&T Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roughness or GD&T Check have ads?
Neither Roughness nor GD&T Check shows ads.

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