Sylvius Generic vs Saugnac
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sylvius Generic
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Sylvatest 4 is the 4th generation of the key reference device SYLVATEST designed to estimate wood quality assessment from the standing trees to the structural components. Sylvatest 4 measures the time of flight of ultrasonic waves in the wood between two transducers: the emitter and the receiver. Additionally, the peak of energy of the transmitted waves is recorded (mV). A measurement takes no longer than several seconds. The Sylvius software has been specifically developed to analyze Sylvatest data and allows an immediate diagnostic of the measured wood.
Saugnac
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The application for monitoring cracks and structural deformations with Saugnac gauges. 100% free, with no limitations whatsoever: unlimited gauges, unlimited users, and unlimited features. Compatible with the entire Saugnac range β mechanical, digital, and connected gauges (crack monitors, tiltmeters, extensometers, hygrometers) β the app centralises your measurements, photos, and comments in a secure space, accessible anywhere. βΆ CONTROL YOUR CONNECTED SENSORS REMOTELY Saugnac connected gauges automatically transmit their measurements. From the application, you can: - View your sensor measurements in real time - Remotely change the measurement frequency and transmission frequency - Receive automatic alerts when a threshold is exceeded - Be notified when a battery is reaching the end of its life - Renew your sensors' network subscription in just a few seconds - Reassign a sensor to a new site once monitoring is complete βΆ AUTOMATIC READING OF MANUAL GAUGES A unique feature on G1, G1.1, and G1.2 gauges: your smartphone camera recognises the gauge, detects the cursor position, and automatically records the measurement. βΆ DATA ANALYSIS AND SHARING - Customisable charts (scale, data types, thermal expansion) - Export to Excel, CSV, or ZIP with timestamped photos - Share data via a read-only link, no account required for the recipient βalways up to date - Organise gauges by location and view them on a map βΆ AUTOMATICALLY ENRICHED MEASUREMENTS - Automatic recording of temperature and humidity via geolocation - Measurement calculation with thermal expansion compensation - Add photos and detailed comments - Offline mode: record your measurements without a connection, they will sync automatically βΆ ALERTS AND COLLABORATIVE WORK - Set your own custom alert thresholds - Send alerts to up to 5 recipients simultaneously (colleagues, clients, partners) - Allow a third party without an account (tenant, caretaker, contractor) to contribute via the "Measurements without account" option, with approval validation βΆ DESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER Saugnac has been designing and manufacturing gauges in France for over 30 years. The application is developed in-house to integrate seamlessly with our instruments, with responsive technical support provided by our teams. Download the app and bring your Saugnac gauges to life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Saugnac at weekly against Sylvius Generic's every 2 months. Sylvius Generic's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sylvius Generic ships an update every 2 months, Saugnac weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sylvius Generic | Saugnac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | C.B.T Concept Bois Technologies SA | Saugnac Jauges |
In-app purchases
Sylvius Generic
No in-app purchases
Saugnac
No in-app purchases





