Comparison

Multi vs Insterm

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

Head to head
About

Multi

Features
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【Main function】 ● Current waveform display - The current waveform can be displayed easily on iPhone or iPad.You can investigate the sources of harmonics and noise, and compare the waveforms before and after equipment replacement.Compared to an oscilloscope, it is excellent for portability, making it ideal for small investigations in the field. ● Accumulation of measurement data - Measurement data displayed on iPhone or iPad can be saved in the cloud and accumulated.Since the measurement data is linked with the map information of the measurement point, it is easy to manage, eliminating the work saved by handwriting, which leads to shortening of working time.Moreover, by comparing with past data, it can be utilized as a guide for early detection of equipment abnormality and deterioration diagnosis. MultiTracer supports the following products. 【Corresponding product】 - M-1140X Leakage Current Clamp Tester with Bluetooth http://www.multimic.com/e/products/detail/2486.html - M-1140XR Leakage Current Clamp Tester with Bluetooth http://www.multimic.com/e/products/detail/2487.html - HCL-36UX Digital Clamp Current Tester for High Voltage http://www.multimic.com/e/products/detail/2588.html - ALCL-80X Digital Arrester Tester http://www.multimic.com/e/products/detail/2655

About

Insterm

Features
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By specifying the host name (IP address, etc.), user name, password, and port number in the app, you can log in remotely using SSH. After logging in, you can display the terminal screen and perform command operations.

Screenshots

Multi3 screens
Insterm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Multi at none against Insterm's shown. Multi also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update every 3 months, Insterm every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Multi versus Insterm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiInsterm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMULTI MEASURING INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.Yusuke Mori

In-app purchases

None

Multi

No in-app purchases

None

Insterm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Insterm free?
Insterm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Multi or Insterm have ads?
Insterm shows ads; Multi does not.
Which is updated more often, Multi or Insterm?
Multi ships an update every 3 months, and Insterm every 5 months. Most recently, Multi was updated on October 8, 2026 and Insterm on October 6, 2026.

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