Comparison

NorVirtual vs TimingMachine

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

Head to head
About

NorVirtual

Features
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All functionality in this sound level meter is available from the app, like configuring measurement parameters, controlling different types of measurement and monitoring ongoing measurements. You may even set event markers and take photos that are added to the level versus time trace of the measurement. Connection: Phone and instrument must be connected with Wifi in one of these ways: Nor145 and Nor150: - Use Wifi network or Router and connect both Phone and instrument to this network. - Activate Hotspot / Access point on your phone and connect instrument Wifi to this β€œnetwork”. Only Nor145: - Activate Access point in the instrument and connect your phone to this β€œnetwork". When you have established a Wifi connection, the WLAN/WiFi item in the SETUP/Instrument/Communication menu (in the instrument) will show an IP address. When starting the NorVitual app, either enter this IP address or search for available instruments. The instrument name will show up in a list, and selecting it will start NorVirtual. If connection is lost (for some reason) the app will stop. It can be easily restarted by just selecting the instrument again. Keyboard: The upper 4 keys (VIEW, TBL, FUNC and INFO) are always available, and the entire keyboard can be dragged in by hitting one of the visible keys and drag upwards. Camera and Microphone: It is possible to use the phone for taking pictures and making voice comments to attach to the measurement. These can be activated using icons at the bottom of the keyboard. Be aware that pictures taken with the phone can not be viewed in the instrument (OutOfMemoryException), but can be viewed in NorConnect and NorReview. Limitations: The response when clicking and scrolling is of course a bit slower than it is when using the instrument directly. This depends on the connection bandwidth. It also depends a lot on the general load in the instrument. When the instrument is very busy (for instance measuring with high resolution and/or audio recording), the response may be very bad. Touch scroll/drag does not support β€œflick” (quick/accelerating drag)

About

TimingMachine

This tool helps determine and compare engine timing for 2-stroke engines. It calculates piston positions, the effect of spacers, and offers graphical representations. Results can be exported as PDF or with custom text and images.

Highlights
  • Convert measurements to engine timings
  • Convert engine timings to measurements
  • Compare engine timings
  • Calculate cylinder spacer effects
  • Graphical representation of timings
  • Export results as PDF
  • Snapshot function for storing setups
Features
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TimingMachine is a comprehensive tool for determining the control times of plate and slot controlled 2-stroke engines. With functions for the determination and comparison of timing, determination of piston positions in the cylinder, effect of different spacers as well as the export possibility of determined values, it is currently probably the most comprehensive tool of this kind. The functions at a glance ... - Conversion of measurements (mm) into engine timings (degree) - Conversion of engine timings (degree) into measurements (mm) - Comparison of two different engine timings and their effects - Conversion from pinch edge to piston position - Calculation of different cylinder spacers on the engine timings - Graphical representation of the engine timings - Export of result data sheets as PDF - Extended export with own texts and images - Easy-to-understand user interface - Does not need an active Internet connection New! Snapshot function - Store as many setups as you want and use them whenever you need them - Add your own remarks to every setup stored - Get a quick overview of all important information at a finger tip - Name every stored setup as you like

Screenshots

NorVirtual4 screens
TimingMachine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NorVirtual at Free against TimingMachine's $8.99. NorVirtual also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

NorVirtual is free to download; TimingMachine costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
NorVirtual versus TimingMachine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorVirtualTimingMachine
PriceFree β€” better$8.99
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorsonic ASkeywerks GmbH

In-app purchases

None

NorVirtual

No in-app purchases

None

TimingMachine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NorVirtual free?
NorVirtual is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimingMachine free?
TimingMachine costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NorVirtual or TimingMachine have ads?
Neither NorVirtual nor TimingMachine shows ads.

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