Comparison

Paint The Future vs FastenIQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Paint The Future

Features
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The official app to navigate AkzoNobel’s Paint the Future events. - The event program with interactive site maps - A personalized notification center to keep you informed and connected - An overview into the people behind it all: the participants, jury, partners and let's not forget the crew! - Contact details in case of emergency

About

FastenIQ

Features
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FastenIQ is a professional fastening toolkit designed for engineers, mechanics, and serious DIY users who need accuracy, reliability, and clarity. Measure bolt rotation precisely using your iPhone’s motion sensors, record torque-angle tightening events, and calculate dependable torque values based on material and surface conditions — all in one focused, workshop-ready app. Key Features • Torque-Angle Measurement Measure angular rotation accurately during tightening using live motion tracking and a clear dial interface. • Fastener Log Save, review, and edit tightening events with angles, notes, and timestamps for traceability and repeatability. • Torque Calculator Calculate recommended tightening torque based on bolt size, material, lubrication, and engagement conditions. • Unit Converter Convert torque, force, and angle units instantly without leaving the app. • Professional Workflow Designed for real-world use — clear visuals, large controls, and reliable results whether you’re in a workshop or on site. FastenIQ is built to be practical, transparent, and dependable — a digital tool that behaves like a proper mechanical instrument, not a gimmick. No accounts. No ads. A single one-time purchase unlocks the full professional toolset.

Screenshots

Paint The Future3 screens
FastenIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paint The Future at none against FastenIQ's 1. Paint The Future also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FastenIQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paint The Future asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Paint The Future versus FastenIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaint The FutureFastenIQ
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB29 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAkzoNobel Decorative Coatings B.V.Revoroute Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Paint The Future

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FastenIQ

One-time1
  • FastenIQ Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Paint The Future free?
Paint The Future is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FastenIQ free?
FastenIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paint The Future or FastenIQ have ads?
Neither Paint The Future nor FastenIQ shows ads.

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