Bolt Reader® vs Sam by Sandvik
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
Sam by Sandvik
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SAM by Sandvik is our ever-evolving digital service designed to support operational excellence in your crushing and screening plant. It is a digital tool designed for team members responsible for running daily operations. It's their digital assistant – bringing people, activities and data together in an easy-to-use, seamless collaborative tool that will power tomorrow's data-driven operations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sam by Sandvik at none against Bolt Reader®'s 1. Bolt Reader®'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Bolt Reader® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sam by Sandvik asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bolt Reader® ships an update every 5 weeks, Sam by Sandvik monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bolt Reader® | Sam by Sandvik |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Transmission Dynamics | Sandvik Mining |
In-app purchases
Bolt Reader®
- Full version$49.99
Sam by Sandvik
No in-app purchases
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