Comparison

Proton MDIS vs Datum Connect

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

Head to head
About

Proton MDIS

Features
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1. MDIS (Mobile Device Interface Software) is a software which can connect Proton devices to make parameter configurations. It's equivalent to the mobile client of Proton's measuring equipment. 2. MDIS currently only supports Proton SLmini, DGK Mark2 and DGK Mark3 gauges. More devices will be supported in future. 3. MDIS includes the following features: Key data display in real time on the home page, including speed, length, etc. Trend graph generation (manual configuration required) Configuration of communication interfaces. Other configurations related.

About

Datum Connect

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Datum Connect allows you to seamlessly monitor your Datum Electronics torque transducer in real time over a simple, WiFi-enabled connection. With Datum Connect, you can instantly view real-time data on power, speed, and torque. Effortlessly log this data, browse your records, and share them via email with just a few taps. Easily configure analogue outputs across a range of absolute, differential, voltage, and current scales to suit your needs. Set high and low alarms to stay informed of critical changes. For any issues, the in-app ticketing system provides quick access to support, ensuring you always have the help you need.

Screenshots

Proton MDIS4 screens
Datum Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Datum Connect at 9.0 against Proton MDIS's 17. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proton MDIS ships an update every 11 months, Datum Connect every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Proton MDIS versus Datum Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProton MDISDatum Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 7 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS179.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProton Products (Chengdu) Ltd.DATUM ELECTRONICS LTD

In-app purchases

None

Proton MDIS

No in-app purchases

None

Datum Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proton MDIS free?
Proton MDIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Datum Connect free?
Datum Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Proton MDIS or Datum Connect have ads?
Neither Proton MDIS nor Datum Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proton MDIS or Datum Connect?
Proton MDIS ships an update every 11 months, and Datum Connect every 7 months. Most recently, Proton MDIS was updated on October 26, 2026 and Datum Connect on October 25, 2026.

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