Probewell Connect vs Catalyst By MetricWire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Probewell Connect
This app connects wirelessly to specific field meter testers, allowing for easy setup, quick test parameter configuration, and on-device visualization of test reports. Reports can be easily shared via email directly from the application.
- Wireless device pairing via QR code
- Quick test parameter configuration
- On-device test report visualization
- Email report sharing
- Modern, sleek user interface
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Metering field testing ... redefined! Probewell Connect is the official companion app for Probewell Lab's wireless products. This includes, but may not be limited to, the MT-1/WT3, MT-1/WT1, ST-3/XT3 wireless field meter testers. EASY SETUP Effortless pairing of your iOS phone or tablet to the tester is done by scanning a unique QR code. TEST RELENTLESSLY A modern, sleek user interface allows easy and quick configuration of test parameters. ANALYZE AND SHARE Visualize test report data directly on device. Reports can be sent via email within the app. Discover our full product offering on : www.probewell.com
Catalyst By MetricWire
Participate in digital health research by completing surveys and tasks. Connect wearable devices or allow smartphone sensor tracking to generate evidence for new health solutions. Communicate with your study team and access your data easily.
- In-the-moment surveys and assessments
- Task completion for research
- Wearable device integration
- Smartphone sensor tracking
- Communication with Study Team
- Apple HealthKit integration
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Catalyst by Metricwire makes it easy for people to participate in digital health research. With your help, we can generate evidence to inform new digital health solutions and improve connected care. As part of your participation in a research study, you will be asked to respond to in-the-moment surveys or assessments and complete tasks. You may also be asked to connect your wearable devices or allow your smartphone sensors to be tracked. The app includes tools to help you communicate with your Study Team and resources to facilitate your participation. Your app experience is unique and has been designed by the Study Team using the Metricwire Research Portal. Catalyst integrates with Apple HealthKit to collect movement data such as sleep, step count, exercise, and distance if enabled by the Study Team. All of the data you submit during your study experience is protected by Metricwire and controlled by your Study Team. If you would like to access any of your data at any time during your participation, please get in touch with the Study Team or reach out to privacy@metricwire.com, and we will help facilitate your request. If you are a researcher interested in collaborating on a study, reach out to reseach@metricwire.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Probewell Connect at 5.0 against Catalyst By MetricWire's 4.2. Probewell Connect also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Catalyst By MetricWire's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Probewell Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catalyst By MetricWire has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Probewell Connect ships an update every 2 months, Catalyst By MetricWire every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Probewell Connect | Catalyst By MetricWire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.2 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 225 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Probewell | MetricWire Inc. |
Customer experience
Probewell Connect
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In-app purchases
Probewell Connect
No in-app purchases
Catalyst By MetricWire
No in-app purchases
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