Engine RPM vs QuickScanPDF+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Engine RPM ships an update every 16 months, QuickScanPDF+ weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Engine RPM | QuickScanPDF+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (35 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Real-Time Specialties | Hatching Point LLC |
Customer experience
Engine RPM
QuickScanPDF+
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
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- 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
Engine RPM
No in-app purchases
QuickScanPDF+
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Questions
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