Moku vs PL Console
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Moku
This platform provides professional-grade scientific and engineering instruments on an iPad. It offers 16 versatile tools, including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, with advanced customization options. Seamlessly control experiments, stream data, and share findings wirelessly.
- 16 professional-grade instruments
- Customizable test setups
- Wireless iPad control
- Real-time data streaming
- Cloud and email data sharing
- Demo mode with simulated signals
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Moku is a revolutionary all-in-one test and measurement platform for professional scientists and engineers, with 16 professional-grade instruments: • Oscilloscope • Spectrum Analyzer • Gigabit Streamer • Waveform Generator • Phasemeter • Data Logger • Lock-in Amplifier • PID Controller • FIR Filter Builder • Frequency Response Analyzer • Arbitrary Waveform Generator • Digital Filter Box • Laser Lock Box • Logic Analyzer / Pattern Generator • Time & Frequency Analyzer • Neural Network plus the ability to create your own customized test setup with Multi-Instrument Mode and GenInst Studio or Moku Compile. With high-speed analog inputs and outputs combined with reconfigurable FPGA hardware, the digital signal-processing capabilities are virtually limitless. The Moku app for iPad communicates wirelessly with your device and is mission control for all of your Moku instruments. Each instrument features an intuitive multi-touch user interface, thoughtfully designed and meticulously optimized for iPad. Stream data and control your experiment in real time as you move around the lab. Connect to Dropbox, iCloud or email to instantly save your data and share your breakthroughs with colleagues or friends. Try out the app in demo mode to interact with simulated signals and experience the innovative iPad interface. For more information visit www.liquidinstruments.com.
PL Console
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Connect and manage your Precision Loggers high‑resolution data loggers. View time‑based graphs from a full range of sensors, adjust settings, power loggers on or off, and export data to Precision Data Loggers desktop software. Ideal for commercial and industrial monitoring of equipment, processes and air conditioning. Requires Precision Loggers Bluetooth-connected wireless data loggers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PL Console at daily against Moku's every 2 months. PL Console also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Moku ships an update every 2 months, PL Console daily. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moku | PL Console |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.1 GB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Liquid Instruments | Kenneth Schellenberg |
In-app purchases
Moku
No in-app purchases
PL Console
No in-app purchases








