Video tachometer vs bmLogger
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.
bmLogger
This app connects to Bluetooth sensors to provide real-time temperature and humidity monitoring. It allows for data logging, historical analysis, and customizable alerts for various environmental conditions. Ideal for cold chain compliance, food safety, and climate control.
- Real-time temperature and humidity readings
- Data logging and historical graphs
- CSV data export
- Multiple sensor connection
- Customizable alerts
- Offline functionality
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Connect to Blue Maestro Bluetooth sensors for real-time environmental monitoring. Perfect for cold chain compliance, food safety, and climate control. Description: bmLogger is the official companion app for Blue Maestro's professional-grade Bluetooth temperature and humidity sensors. Whether you're monitoring cold storage, tracking pharmaceutical shipments, or ensuring optimal conditions in your wine cellar, bmLogger delivers precise, reliable data right to your smartphone. KEY FEATURES Real-Time Monitoring Live temperature and humidity readings updated every second Signal strength indicator for connection quality Battery level monitoring for all connected devices Data Logging and History Download thousands of logged data points from your sensors View detailed graphs with zoom and pan functionality Export data as CSV files for analysis and compliance reporting Device Management Connect to multiple Blue Maestro sensors simultaneously Customize device names and add notes for easy identification Configure logging intervals from 1 second to 24 hours Set high and low temperature and humidity alerts Cloud Sync (Premium) Securely store your data in the cloud Access historical readings from any device Share reports with colleagues and clients PERFECT FOR Food Safety: Monitor refrigerators, freezers, and cold storage Healthcare: Track vaccine storage and medication temperatures Wine and Beverage: Ensure optimal cellar conditions Pharmaceuticals: Maintain cold chain compliance Data Centers: Monitor server room climate Agriculture: Track greenhouse conditions Home: Monitor any environment that matters to you Logistics: Track shipment conditions in transit SUPPORTED DEVICES Tempo Disc Temperature and Humidity Sensor Tempo Disc Temperature Sensor Tempo Disc Barometric Pressure Sensor Pacif-i Smart Thermometer And all current Blue Maestro Bluetooth sensors TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Supports devices with logging capacities up to 100,000+ readings Configurable logging intervals Bluetooth Low Energy for extended battery life Works offline - no internet required for local monitoring Download bmLogger today and take control of your environmental monitoring with professional-grade precision. Keywords: temperature,humidity,sensor,bluetooth,monitoring,logger,thermometer,cold chain,data logger,climate What's New in Version 13.0.1: Improved calibration handling for latest generation sensors Enhanced data export functionality Performance optimizations Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: bmLogger at none against Video tachometer's 1. bmLogger also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Video tachometer's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Video tachometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. bmLogger asks for nothing beyond the download.
bmLogger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video tachometer has 84 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of bmLogger's.
Video tachometer ships an update every 3 months, bmLogger every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Video tachometer | bmLogger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (84 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 84 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| 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 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitriy Kharutskiy | Blue Maestro |
Customer experience
Video tachometer
bmLogger
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
bmLogger
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Video tachometer
- Full version$2.99
bmLogger
No in-app purchases
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