Comparison

Video tachometer vs Belimo Assistant 2

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Belimo Assistant 2

This app allows for the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of Belimo devices like actuators and valves using a smartphone or tablet. It offers features for checking parameters, monitoring device status, and generating reports.

Highlights
  • Device parameter modification
  • Identification data display
  • MP-Bus, BACnet, Modbus addressing
  • Guided parameter setup
  • Configuration copy/paste
  • Live trending and local override
  • Device health and operation monitoring
  • Digital report generation
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Belimo Assistant 2 enables wired and wireless setup, on-site operation, and troubleshooting of Belimo damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters with smartphone and tablet. Key features: • Check and modify device setting parameters • Display identification data: device type, position, designation, serial number, bus address • Addressing (MP-Bus, BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP) • Setup: guided parameter setup for your device • Copy/Paste configuration: replicate settings for same device type • Live Trend: perform local override and live trending with easy share function • Health: monitor overall device and operation status. E.g. Power supply, Bus state, Sensor state, etc. • Operation: monitor device KPIs with live updates • Reports: retrieve digital reports of your device with easy share function. E.g. Calibration certificate, Commissioning report • Export Device Configuration: create log file with easy share function • In-app language adjustment (EN/DE/FR/IT/ES/CN/RU) Accessories: • LINK.10 (Converter Bluetooth / NFC) Notes • The App can be installed on iPhones or iPads with iOS 17+

Screenshots

Video tachometer4 screens
Belimo Assistant 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video tachometer at 85% against Belimo Assistant 2's 0%. Video tachometer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (84 vs 10). Belimo Assistant 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Video tachometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Belimo Assistant 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video tachometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video tachometer has 84 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Video tachometer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Belimo Assistant 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video tachometer ships an update every 3 months, Belimo Assistant 2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Video tachometer versus Belimo Assistant 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo tachometerBelimo Assistant 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (84 ratings) — better3.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings84 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitriy KharutskiyBELIMO Automation AG

Customer experience

Video tachometer

All ratings84 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative13.2%

Belimo Assistant 2

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Belimo Assistant 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video tachometer

One-time1
  • Full version$2.99
None

Belimo Assistant 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video tachometer free?
Video tachometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Belimo Assistant 2 free?
Belimo Assistant 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Video tachometer or Belimo Assistant 2?
Video tachometer is rated higher. Video tachometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Belimo Assistant 2 averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.
Do Video tachometer or Belimo Assistant 2 have ads?
Neither Video tachometer nor Belimo Assistant 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video tachometer or Belimo Assistant 2?
Video tachometer ships an update every 3 months, and Belimo Assistant 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Video tachometer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Belimo Assistant 2 on October 6, 2026.

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