Video tachometer vs CORE Service
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Video tachometer
This app uses slow-motion video to create a strobe light effect, allowing you to measure rotational speeds. It records video with detailed information like frame rate and exposure, and offers customizable text overlays.
- Strobe light effect simulation
- Rotational speed measurement (RPM/Hz)
- Slow-motion video recording
- Customizable text overlays on video
- Adjustable frame rate and exposure
- Records 4K video (if supported)
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When the frame rate of a video matches the speed of a particular part, the effect is the same as using a strobe light. In the video, that part freezes. Since the frame rate of a video can be adjusted, this effect can be used to determine the rotational speed of a part. The smartphone must support slow-motion video recording (filming at a high frame rate). This is the case for all smartphones starting with iPhone 5S. The range is as follows: • 0.5—240 Hz (30—14400 RPM), for all phones from iPhone 6 onward • 0.5—120 Hz (30—7200 RPM), for iPhone 5S THE HERTZ (Hz) VALUE IS MORE ACCURATE THAN THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) VALUE, SINCE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE ARE CALCULATED FROM HERTZ AND ROUNDING IS DONE. To get a clear image, good lighting is important. The clarity of the image is controlled by the exposure of the video (exposure time and light sensitivity (ISO)). If the exposure time is reduced, the image will increase in clarity, but brightness will lower. To increase the brightness, you need to raise the camera's light sensitivity (ISO), but then the amount of noise increases. You also need to manually adjust the focus of the camera. The app can record video. The video format depends on the selected format in the app settings. If your iPhone supports 4K video format (3840x2160), then you can record 4K video at the frame rate supported by your iPhone. Text with important information is added to the frames of the recorded video: the selected frame rate, exposure duration, ISO, time stamp, time difference between the current and previous frames (Tcurr. − Tprev.), the sequence number of the frame in the recorded video. If you want any other information to be added, then let me know. You can choose to add only part of this information, and you can choose a different text color. You also have the option of not adding any information. You can change the information that is added and the color of the text while recording a video. At high frame rates, frames that do not have time to be processed may be discarded. This does not affect subsequent frames and can be controlled using the time difference between the current frame and the previous frame (Tcurr. − Tprev.). Dropping frames affects the video frame rate displayed in the "Photos" app. But the time interval between frames that were taken one after another and were not discarded will correspond to the selected frame rate. Frames may be dropped even when shooting slow motion video using the "Camera" app. You can check this by looking at the frame rate for slow motion video in the "Photos" app. Video containing the app's interface can be captured using the iOS "Screen Recording" function. The app can take a photo with the measurement result, date, and time written on the photo. The exposure time and ISO settings will be saved in the photo's metadata. To take a photo that shows the app interface, tap the "Pause" button and take a screenshot. It is possible to choose a video format that has the best quality, but has a significantly lower maximum frame rate. The difference between the formats is clearly visible only when using the digital zoom. Also, when using a format with better quality, the Rolling Shutter effect is stronger. Therefore, the best quality format can be used at speeds less than about 2000 rpm. You can turn on hints for easier observation of changes in rotation speed. Hints show how to change the frame rate (decrease or increase) depending on the direction of rotation of the mark. The hints are selected manually, but then you do not need to remember this information. The hints are relevant for frequencies close to the rotation frequency. If the direction of rotation of the impeller is known, hints can be selected in advance. The arrow showing the direction of rotation of the impeller must correspond to the "+" button. The video tachometer measures the rotational speed in exactly the same way a stroboscopic tachometer would.
CORE Service
This app provides a wireless interface for commercial HVAC technicians to control and service specific Lennox rooftop units. It offers guided setup, enhanced testing, and parameter configuration to streamline the service process.
- Wireless mobile service app
- Guided setup with progress indicators
- Enhanced test functionality
- Real-time sensor readings and trending
- Parameter configuration
- Exportable setup summaries
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This app is the interface for the Lennox® CORE Unit Controller in Model L (L*M), Enlight (L*T), Xion (L*X) and Strategos (S*H) Commercial Rooftop Units. You must be within 25ft of a unit to connect and utilize this app. The Lennox® CORE Control System reinvents the service process in the palm of your hand with a wireless mobile service app, making setup and service faster than ever before. This app is intended for commercial HVAC service technicians to interface with CORE Unit Controller equipped unitary packaged rooftop units. App Features: - Guided Setup with progress indicators, detailed help, and exportable summaries drive simple and trouble-free setup, reducing commissioning times over similar systems. - Enhanced Test Functionality provides real-time sensor readings, trending, and reports that enable easy troubleshooting. - Ability to set and configure parameters of the CORE Control System drive tailored sequences of operation and make the CORE Unit Controller the most flexible Lennox has to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video tachometer at 85% against CORE Service's 0%. Video tachometer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (84 vs 19). CORE Service's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Video tachometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CORE Service asks for nothing beyond the download.
Video tachometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Video tachometer's written reviews are positive against 0% of CORE Service's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video tachometer | CORE Service |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (84 ratings) — better | 3.6 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 84 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitriy Kharutskiy | Lennox Industries |
Customer experience
Video tachometer
CORE Service
Bugs and requests
Video tachometer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Does not read anything
- Pop-ups for paid features
- Interface visible in screen recording
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to record video
- Slow phase shift mode
- Improved UI for initial setup
- Long press for gradual increment/decrement
CORE Service
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Video tachometer
- Full version$2.99
CORE Service
No in-app purchases
Questions
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