Comparison

ILMA vs STLE Mobile

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

Head to head
About

ILMA

Access industry news, regulatory updates, and a member directory. Find information on meetings, member resources, and engage with the community. Stay connected with the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Breaking industry news
  • Regulatory updates
  • App-responsive industry directory
  • Meeting information
  • Member resources
  • Community engagement
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ILMA's new and exciting mobile platform delivers everything ILMA in the palm of your hand 24/7/365, from breaking industry news to regulatory updates, an app-responsive industry directory, all things ILMA meetings, valuable member resources, community engagement and more! Since 1948, the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association has been the voice of member companies that produce more than a quarter of the nation's automotive lubricants and three-quarters of its metalworking fluids for customers who use their products to improve performance and increase efficiency. In an accelerating global market with little concern for proprietary boundaries, ILMA's singular voice for independent innovation and competition has never been more important!

About

STLE Mobile

Features
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The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) is a professional technical society providing a selection of robust resources in technical research, education and professional development delivered through programming, courses, events and periodicals on topics most important to you: safety, energy usage, maintenance, natural resources, wear and productivity. Mobile app features: - View and edit your profile - Full access to event resources - Browse speaker information            - Check out exhibitors and the exhibit hall floor plan - Set reminders and receive alerts - View, update and send notes on your event sessions - Connect through Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter  Download the STLE Mobile app today!

Screenshots

ILMA4 screens
STLE Mobile2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: STLE Mobile at none against ILMA's shown. STLE Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ILMA ships an update every 3 months, STLE Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ILMA versus STLE Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterILMASTLE Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIndependent Lubricant Manufacturers AssociationSociety of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers

In-app purchases

None

ILMA

No in-app purchases

None

STLE Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ILMA free?
ILMA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STLE Mobile free?
STLE Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ILMA or STLE Mobile have ads?
ILMA shows ads; STLE Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, ILMA or STLE Mobile?
ILMA ships an update every 3 months, and STLE Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, ILMA was updated on September 16, 2026 and STLE Mobile on July 18, 2026.

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