Comparison

Labscope vs MyRPMCalc

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

Head to head
About

Labscope

Transform your ZEISS microscope into a WiFi-enabled imaging system. Capture images and videos of microscopic samples, add annotations, and generate reports. Ideal for laboratories, universities, schools, and hobbyists, it facilitates digital learning and easy sharing.

Highlights
  • WiFi-enabled microscope imaging
  • Image and video capture
  • Annotations and report creation
  • Image processing
  • Network and direct sharing
  • Digital classroom system
Features
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With Labscope, you transform your ZEISS microscope and camera into a WiFi-enabled imaging system. Be it in the laboratory, university, school or even for your hobby - Labscope snaps images and records videos of your microscopic samples, easier than ever. You can create annotations and reports, do image processing and save the files to your Windows network, or simply share them with anyone. Anywhere. Moreover, with Labscope you can easily create a high-quality digital classroom system, showing students a fun way of learning. Benefit from more than 160 years of experience in microscopy and explore the freedom of mobile digital imaging. Easy. Precise. Efficient. Download Labscope and test all features with the built-in virtual microscope! For more information visit www.zeiss.com/labscope Intended use - Labscope Labscope for iOS is a microscope software for control, image acquisition, image processing and image analysis. Typical application fields of the software are general tasks and applications in microscopy or image acquisition, among others for education, routine and research. The software is not intended to directly or indirectly produce medical diagnostic results.

About

MyRPMCalc

Instantly measure engine RPM by listening to its sound through your phone's microphone. No external sensors or adapters needed. Ideal for diagnosing and monitoring various engines hands-free.

Highlights
  • Instant RPM reading from sound
  • No OBD adapter or sensors required
  • Supports 1-12 cylinders
  • 2-stroke or 4-stroke cycle selection
  • Auto-Freeze for hands-free use
  • Manual Freeze/Resume button
Features
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Point your phone at a running engine and read its RPM instantly — no OBD adapter, no clip-on inductive sensor, no wiring. RPMCalc listens through your microphone and calculates engine speed straight from the sound of the exhaust or the engine itself. HOW IT WORKS Every engine's exhaust note has a fundamental firing frequency set by its cylinder count, stroke cycle, and RPM. RPMCalc analyzes that frequency in real time and converts it to a live RPM reading — accurate to the nearest 1 RPM on the digital readout, with a classic analog tachometer dial for an at-a-glance feel. BUILT FOR ANY ENGINE - Set any cylinder count from 1 to 12 - Choose 2-stroke or 4-stroke cycle - Works on cars, motorcycles, lawn mowers, generators, chainsaws, go-karts, boats, and other small engines WORK ALONE, HANDS-FREE Diagnosing an engine is usually a two-person job — one to rev it, one to watch the gauge. RPMCalc's Auto-Freeze feature fixes that. Set a delay (5 to 30 seconds), tap Start Listening, prop the phone near the exhaust, and walk to the driver's seat. RPMCalc automatically freezes the reading after your chosen delay so it's waiting for you, unchanged, when you walk back. A manual Freeze/Resume button is also there any time you want to hold a reading on the spot. SIMPLE, FOCUSED, NO CLUTTER One screen. No accounts, no ads, no subscriptions, no clutter. Just a tachometer, a couple of settings, and a listen button. PRIVACY RPMCalc processes audio entirely on your device. Nothing is recorded, uploaded, or shared. PLEASE NOTE RPMCalc estimates engine speed acoustically and is not a certified or calibrated tachometer. Background noise, wind, and exhaust modifications can affect accuracy. Don't rely on it as the sole basis for safety-critical decisions like redline limits or tuning — always follow your engine or equipment manufacturer's official guidance.

Screenshots

Labscope4 screens
MyRPMCalc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Labscope at 100% against MyRPMCalc's 0%. Labscope also leads on price (Free vs $1.99). MyRPMCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Labscope is free to download; MyRPMCalc costs $1.99 up front. Labscope sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. MyRPMCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Labscope versus MyRPMCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabscopeMyRPMCalc
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size296 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarl Zeiss AGC&S Industries, LLC

Customer experience

Labscope

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MyRPMCalc

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Labscope

One-time6
  • Multi Channel (Free Trial)Free
  • AI Cell Confluency(Free Trial)Free
  • AI Cell Counting(Free Trial)Free
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  • Multi Channel$449.99
  • AI Cell Counting$499.99
  • AI Cell Confluency$499.99
None

MyRPMCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Labscope free?
Labscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyRPMCalc free?
MyRPMCalc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Labscope or MyRPMCalc have ads?
Neither Labscope nor MyRPMCalc shows ads.

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