# NetDose vs OpenManual

The clearest difference is rating: OpenManual at 5.0 against NetDose's 4.2. OpenManual also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). NetDose's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenManual sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetDose asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenManual holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetDose has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NetDose ships an update every 2 months, OpenManual every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetDose | OpenManual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netdose/id1578501940/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmanual/id6804523993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thermo Fisher Scientific](https://appshunter.io/developer/407517076) | [Gunnar Hostetler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768599987) |

## What reviewers say

### NetDose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netdose/id1578501940)

This mobile application acts as a gateway to synchronize device dose history and configuration with a cloud-based web interface. It requires a valid login and only communicates with devices linked to the user's account. The app can also be used to update the device's firmware.

**Highlights:** Synchronize dose history with cloud, Synchronize device configuration, Requires valid login/password, Communicates with linked devices only, Update device BLE firmware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenManual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmanual/id6804523993)

Locate lost or inaccessible product manuals by scanning device labels or barcodes. It searches manufacturer sites, archives, and the open web to find documentation, even for discontinued items. Saved manuals are available offline and can be queried for specific answers.

**Highlights:** Scan labels and barcodes to identify products, Search manufacturer sites and archives, Offline access to saved manuals, Query saved manuals for specific answers, Handles discontinued products, Supports various household and professional equipment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetDose free?

NetDose is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenManual free?

OpenManual is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NetDose or OpenManual?

OpenManual is rated higher. NetDose averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while OpenManual averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NetDose or OpenManual have ads?

Neither NetDose nor OpenManual shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetDose or OpenManual?

NetDose ships an update every 2 months, and OpenManual every 2 days. Most recently, NetDose was updated on October 1, 2026 and OpenManual on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*