Bolt Reader® vs LR IAC Update
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bolt Reader®
This application provides users with real-time bolt tension data through intuitive bar graphs. It is specifically designed to work with Bolt-Cap Module devices from Transmission Dynamics, helping users quickly identify screws needing attention.
- Real-time bolt tension information
- Bar graph data visualization
- Identify screws requiring attention
- Designed for Bolt-Cap Module devices
- Works with Transmission Dynamics hardware
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Thanks to the innovative undertaking of creating the Bolt Reader® application, users have constant access to information on bolt tension. Information is presented in the form of bar graphs, which allows you to quickly spot screws that require attention. This application is specifically designed for Bolt-Cap Module devices produced by Transmission Dynamics. Transmission Dynamics; Redefining the Status Quo
LR IAC Update
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The LR Service Technician can now make a software update on the IAC for functionality enhancement and bug fixes. Fixes minor bugs which some users may have experienced in extreme circumstances in the field. This update extends the IAC pressure range. Improves the sensitivity of the Error Codes to avoid false error reading. Once updated the customer will benefit from an improved user experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LR IAC Update at none against Bolt Reader®'s 1. Bolt Reader®'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 52 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bolt Reader® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LR IAC Update asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bolt Reader® ships an update every 5 weeks, LR IAC Update every 52 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bolt Reader® | LR IAC Update |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 52 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Transmission Dynamics | NSV |
In-app purchases
Bolt Reader®
- Full version$49.99
LR IAC Update
No in-app purchases
Questions
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