Lambert vs PDFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lambert
This application transforms your iPhone into a specialized geological compass. It accurately measures the dip direction and angle of geological strata, displaying real-time orientation data. Measurements can be enhanced with text and plotted on a map for easy transfer to your computer.
- Geological compass functionality
- Measure dip direction and angle
- Real-time stereographic projection
- Wulff and Schmidt Net projection diagrams
- Add text to measurements
- Plot measurement localities on a map
- Transfer data to computer
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This app turns your iPhone into a geological compass, a tool for each geologist. It can be used to measure the direction of dip and the angle of dip of geological strata. The app shows the current device orientation in a realtime stereographic projection. The data can be previewed in projection diagrams (Wulff and Schmidt Net) and transferred to your computer. You can add text to the measurements and plot the measurement localities on a map.
PDFocus
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PDFocus — Your Smart PDF Reading Companion Transform how you read PDFs with PDFocus, the reader designed for maximum focus and effortless reading. SMART AUTO-SCROLL Free your hands! Set the scroll speed and distance to match your reading pace. Perfect for reading while cooking, exercising, or simply for added comfort. BUILT-IN READING TIMER Track your reading time precisely. Link it to auto-scroll for a seamless experience: the timer starts and stops with the scrolling. DISTRACTION-FREE FOCUS MODE Immerse yourself in your documents. Focus mode removes all distractions so you can concentrate solely on your reading. COLOR-CODED BOOKMARKS Organize your documents with customizable bookmarks. Add notes to instantly find important passages. DETAILED STATISTICS Visualize your reading habits: total time, pages read, number of sessions. Set goals and track your progress. READING REMINDERS Never lose track. Set daily or weekly notifications to maintain your reading routine. AUTOMATIC RESUME PDFocus automatically saves your position in every document. Pick up exactly where you left off. COMPLETE PRIVACY Your documents stay yours. PDFocus works 100% offline. No data collected, no account required. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Download PDFocus for free and rediscover the joy of reading.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDFocus at every 3 weeks against Lambert's every 5 months. Lambert's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lambert ships an update every 5 months, PDFocus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lambert | PDFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Appel | Dev First |
In-app purchases
Lambert
No in-app purchases
PDFocus
No in-app purchases









