Comparison

Lambda Shield vs Anywhere 2

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

Head to head
About

Lambda Shield

Features
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Connect wirelessly to your Lambda Shield for Arduino®. Display real time data from your wideband O₂ sensor such as lambda, air fuel ratio and oxygen content. Requires iOS 13 and iPhone 6 or newer.

About

Anywhere 2

Features
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Sylvac Anywhere 2 turns your smartphone or tablet into a smart display for your Sylvac measuring instruments. Connect your instruments via Bluetooth and view measured values in real time — large, clear, right in your pocket. KEY FEATURES • Real-time display — Instrument values are displayed live on your screen, formatted according to instrument resolution • Multi-instrument — Connect up to 4 Sylvac instruments simultaneously and switch between them with a single gesture • GO/NOGO tolerances — Color-coded tolerance bar (green = OK, yellow = warning, red = out of tolerance) for instant visual quality control • Measurement recording — Each measurement is saved with timestamp and tolerance status. Trigger recording from the app, the instrument's DATA button, or the phone's volume button • History and charts — View your measurements as a list or chart, filter by instrument, characteristic, period, or status • CSV export — Export your measurements for integration into your quality processes (Excel, Google Sheets, SPC software) • Workshop mode — Extra-large values readable from a distance at the workstation • HOLD mode — Freezes the displayed value after recording for comfortable reading • 100% offline — No account, no internet connection required • 20 languages — Interface available in French, English, and 18 additional languages COMPATIBLE INSTRUMENTS Sylvac Anywhere 2 automatically recognizes Bluetooth-equipped Sylvac instruments: calipers (S-Cal Evo, S-Cal Work), micrometers (S-Mike Pro), digital indicators (S-Dial Work, S-Dial Pro, S-Dial Mini), lever comparators, measuring columns (Hi-Cal, Hi-Gage One, Z5), probes (P12D, P25D), bore gages, depth gages, measuring benches, and more — over 39 instrument types supported. INSTRUMENT COMMANDS Send commands directly from the app: STORE, SET (zero reset), PRESET (reference value), CLEAR, and UNDO. The app automatically detects which commands each instrument supports. DESIGNED FOR THE SHOP FLOOR Large buttons usable with gloves, one hand is enough. Trigger measurements without touching the screen using the volume button or the instrument's DATA button. Haptic, audio, and visual feedback on every recording. Sylvac Anywhere 2 — your mobile display, simple and reliable.

Screenshots

Lambda Shield3 screens
Anywhere 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lambda Shield at 13.0 against Anywhere 2's 15.1. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Lambda Shield versus Anywhere 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLambda ShieldAnywhere 2
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBylund Automotive ABSylvac

In-app purchases

None

Lambda Shield

No in-app purchases

None

Anywhere 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lambda Shield free?
Lambda Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anywhere 2 free?
Anywhere 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lambda Shield or Anywhere 2 have ads?
Neither Lambda Shield nor Anywhere 2 shows ads.

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