Comparison

Grote Tri vs ExView®

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

Head to head
About

Grote Tri

Features
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The Grote Tri-Color warning light has a large number of features built into it. You can now program these features using your iOS device with the Grote Tri-Color Programmer! The system works using the flash on your phone to send data to a sensor on the warning light. Simply set up your light as described in the manual, select your options, hold your phone flash near the sensor, and program your light in seconds! You can program: 1. Patterns for each of the 3 enable wires. 2. Which colors are enabled by each enable wire. 3. Phase 4. Functionality such as steady burn, cruise, and auto-dim. And then preview your pattern in the app!

About

ExView®

This app connects to compatible meters to collect, trend, and analyze environmental data remotely. It allows for real-time monitoring, setting alarms, and generating custom PDF reports with photos. Data can be easily shared with team members.

Highlights
  • Remote data collection and trending
  • Real-time dashboard view
  • Bluetooth connectivity up to 90m
  • Programmable high/low alarms
  • Export data as CSV
  • Generate custom PDF reports
  • Attach photos to reports
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About the ExView® The EXTECH 250W Series compatible with the ExView® Mobile App. Connect up to 8 meters of any combination to measure and trend various parameters to help accurately diagnose environmental conditions and inspect/maintain HVAC and rotating equipment. The ExView® Mobile App is an easy-to-use powerful mobile data collection and reporting app. The dashboard provides a quick at-a-glance view of real-time data being collected from all of your EXTECH 250W connected meters. Users can monitor and collect data remotely from the meter(s), this is especially useful when you need to collect data in difficult to access areas. The meter(s) will communicate with the app via Bluetooth® up to a distance of 90 m (295 ft). In addition, you can set min/max alarms to improve response times to potential issues. The app enables you to quickly share data with team members either as a quick .CSV file or a comprehensive PDF report that can include photos of the impacted area/equipment. App Highlights Include: • Portable data collection, trending, analysis and reporting • Visualize Data and trends on your mobile device • Programmable High/Low audible alarms • Export data in .CSV file format • Generate Custom report in PDF • Take snapshots of the measurement area with your smart device • Day mode/Dark mode screen feature • Share data files directly from your mobile device • Connect up to 8 EXTECH 250W meters, any combination • AN250W Anemometer • LT250W Light Meter • SL250W Sound Level Meter • RH250W Hygro-Thermometer • RPM250W Laser Tachometer Please supply all feedback to: feedback@extech.com Thank you. EXTECH Digital Solutions Team

Screenshots

Grote Tri4 screens
ExView®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grote Tri at every 3 weeks against ExView®'s every 6 months. Grote Tri also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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

Grote Tri ships an update every 3 weeks, ExView® every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Grote Tri versus ExView®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrote TriExView®
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrote Industries, Inc.Extech Instruments

In-app purchases

None

Grote Tri

No in-app purchases

None

ExView®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grote Tri free?
Grote Tri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExView® free?
ExView® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grote Tri or ExView® have ads?
Neither Grote Tri nor ExView® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grote Tri or ExView®?
Grote Tri ships an update every 3 weeks, and ExView® every 6 months. Most recently, Grote Tri was updated on October 13, 2026 and ExView® on October 10, 2026.

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