Comparison

Engine RPM vs QuickScanPDF+

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

Head to head
About

Engine RPM

Analyze engine sound to calculate RPM using advanced signal processing. Ideal for engine setup and diagnostics, it supports various engine types and provides real-time feedback for accurate readings.

Highlights
  • Acoustic RPM measurement
  • Engine sound analysis
  • Supports 2-stroke/4-stroke engines
  • Configurable cylinder count
  • Real-time autocorrelation graph
  • Adjustable update periods
  • Low-pass filtering
Features
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Measure the RPM of an engine by analyzing the sound it makes. Engine RPM listens to the sound of a running engine and uses advanced signal processing algorithms to extract the frequency of that sound and calculate the RPM. This app is primarily for setup and diagnostics of engines. After setting the the number of cylinders and whether the engine is a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine, the app can work with any internal combustion engine, from diesel tractors to aircraft engines to motorcycles to chainsaws. To use the app you must set an expected RPM range to guide the analysis algorithms to the correct RPM. A real-time graph of the autocorrelation graph is displayed to help in troubleshooting and adjusting the expected RPM range. The analysis requires a clear sound from the engine without excessive interference from extraneous sounds. Do not expect to read the RPM of an engine while other things are making too much noise at the same time. The analysis also requires that the RPM be stable. It cannot read the RPM of an engine that is rapidly accelerating. For this reason, and because of the need for adjusting the expected RPM range, this app should not be considered a drop-in replacement for an operational tachometer. Setup options include update periods from 93 milliseconds to 1.5 seconds, one to 12 cylinders, 2-stroke or 4-stroke, low-pass filtering, and signal clipping. The overall RPM range is 400 to 90,000 RPM (although at any one time, the operational range is typically +/- 30% around a nominal expected RPM). Precision is usually about +/- 10 RPM.

About

QuickScanPDF+

Effortlessly convert paper documents, notes, and receipts into high-quality PDFs directly from your smartphone. Enhance scanned pages with various cleaning tools and export them for easy sharing or saving.

Highlights
  • Automatic edge detection and perspective correction
  • Add multiple pages to a single document
  • Manual boundary adjustments
  • Auto Clean, Brighten, Sharpen, Remove Background presets
  • Adjustable PDF quality and optimization
  • Share via iOS share sheet
  • On-device document management
Features
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QuickScanPDF turns paper assignments, forms, notes, and receipts into clean PDFs from your phone. Scan a page, add more pages when needed, review the document, make quick fixes, then prepare one PDF to share or save. FEATURES: • Scan documents with automatic edge detection and perspective correction. • Add pages to the same document with Next Page and review them together before export. • Fine-tune page corners and perspective when a scan needs a manual boundary fix. • Clean pages with Auto Clean, Brighten, Sharpen, or Remove Background presets. • Choose PDF quality and optimize for balanced output, crisp text, or a smaller file. • Prepare class submission, email, backup, or preview shares through the iOS share sheet. • Free exports include a small "Made with QuickScanPDF" watermark; Premium removes it. • Keep scans on device in Documents with names, page counts, file size, and export status. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: • Free trial available - try Premium before subscribing. • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to Settings Apple ID Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://hatchingpoint.com/quickscanpdf/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://hatchingpoint.com/quickscanpdf/terms

Screenshots

Engine RPM3 screens
QuickScanPDF+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickScanPDF+ at 100% against Engine RPM's 48%. QuickScanPDF+ also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Engine RPM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QuickScanPDF+ is free to download; Engine RPM costs $8.99 up front. QuickScanPDF+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Engine RPM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickScanPDF+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Engine RPM has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Engine RPM's written reviews are positive against 100% of QuickScanPDF+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Engine RPM ships an update every 16 months, QuickScanPDF+ weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Engine RPM versus QuickScanPDF+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngine RPMQuickScanPDF+
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (35 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReal-Time SpecialtiesHatching Point LLC

Customer experience

Engine RPM

All ratings35 ratings
Positive74.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative44.6%

QuickScanPDF+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Engine RPM

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Does not register live RPM readings
  • Displays incorrect or random numbers
  • App opens then closes immediately
  • Blank display or flashes incorrect data intermittently
  • Cannot get consistent readings
Show 7 more
  • Does not work on specific devices (e.g., iPhone 6)
  • E-motor measurement not possible
  • Readings are not accurate
  • Cannot get a reliable reading
  • Randomly skips between significantly different numbers
  • Generates random numbers
  • Does not recognize sound correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Save configuration settings
  • Option to display cycle/cylinder count on home screen
  • Improved response time for transient surges
  • Simplified or automated setup process
  • Auto-scaling graphical display for easier harmonic matching

QuickScanPDF+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Engine RPM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickScanPDF+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Engine RPM free?
Engine RPM costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickScanPDF+ free?
QuickScanPDF+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Engine RPM or QuickScanPDF+?
QuickScanPDF+ is rated higher. Engine RPM averages 4.0 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while QuickScanPDF+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Engine RPM or QuickScanPDF+ have ads?
QuickScanPDF+ shows ads; Engine RPM does not.
Which is updated more often, Engine RPM or QuickScanPDF+?
Engine RPM ships an update every 16 months, and QuickScanPDF+ weekly. Most recently, Engine RPM was updated on October 24, 2026 and QuickScanPDF+ on October 24, 2026.

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