Comparison

Barricade vs Equotip

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

Head to head
About

Barricade

This utility simplifies radiation calculations for industrial radiographers using Iridium or Cobalt sources. It quickly computes barricade distances and maximum allowable readings, eliminating the need for manual calculations or slide rules.

Highlights
  • Radiation calculation for Iridium/Cobalt sources
  • Calculates barricade distance without shielding
  • Calculates barricade distance with collimator
  • Calculates emergency barricade distance
  • Determines maximum allowable barricade reading
Features
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This is a utility for Industrial Radiographers using Iridium or Cobalt sources. Ever get tired of using a clumsy slide rule to make radiation calculations? Or, even worse, doing them by hand with a pencil and paper! This app will help you verify calculations. This app is very simple to operate. You simply enter the curies, choose the source, and the shot time in minutes (if less than 60). Hit the Calculate button and you are done. The app makes four separate calculations for you. I will explain these below; 1) It calculates the the distance to the Barricade (dose of 2 mrem) without any shielding factored in. 2) It calculates the distance to the barricade with a common 4 half-value layer collimator included. 3) It calculates the distance to the barricade in an emergency or worse case conditions (eg. source malfunction). 4) It tells you what the maximum allowable reading on the barricade is. This is used when shooting for much less than and hour and the barricade is small enough that more than 2 mR/hr is observed.

About

Equotip

This application offers portable wireless hardness testing with real-time data sharing and cloud backup. It connects to a compatible impact device via Bluetooth for easy measurements. Review and share reports seamlessly through the app.

Highlights
  • Portable wireless hardness testing
  • Real-time data sharing
  • Cloud backup
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Measurement report generation
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Equotip® by Proceq Developed by Proceq, the inventor of the Leeb measuring principle, Equotip is the world’s first Internet of Things (IoT) / Industry 4.0 portable wireless hardness testing solution with real-time data sharing, cloud backup and an intuitive user interface. Portable hardness testing has never been easier. In 3 simple steps you can conduct a measurement: • Install the Equotip App • Connect the Equotip Live impact device (sold separately) via Bluetooth • Start measuring with one single tap The app works with the Equotip Leeb impact device D and the UCI (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance) hardness test probes that features the full test load range from 1 kg to 10 kgf. All your data is securely synced in real-time. Review and share your measurement reports seamlessly via the app or Eagle Workspace. Proceq of Switzerland was founded in 1954 and is a leading manufacturer of high-quality portable testing solutions for many different industries. The company’s strong research and development team at its headquarters in Switzerland continues to create Swiss-manufactured products which feature the latest technology and set industry standards. With subsidiaries in North and South America, United Kingdom, the Middle East, China and Singapore, the company provides its international customers with excellent local service and support. Proceq is part of the Tectus Group.

Screenshots

Barricade1 screens
Equotip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barricade at 88% against Equotip's 0%. Barricade also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Equotip's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 16 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barricade holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Barricade's written reviews are positive against 0% of Equotip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barricade ships an update every 16 months, Equotip every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Barricade versus Equotip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarricadeEquotip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB373 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLance HendersonScreening Eagle Technologies

Customer experience

Barricade

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Equotip

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barricade

No in-app purchases

None

Equotip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barricade free?
Barricade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Equotip free?
Equotip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barricade or Equotip?
Barricade is rated higher. Barricade averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Equotip averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Barricade or Equotip have ads?
Equotip shows ads; Barricade does not.
Which is updated more often, Barricade or Equotip?
Barricade ships an update every 16 months, and Equotip every 6 months. Most recently, Barricade was updated on October 4, 2026 and Equotip on October 8, 2026.

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