Comparison

X vs Equotip

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

Head to head
About

X

Calculate radiography shot times for industrial radiographers using radioactive materials. Quickly determine exposure time by inputting curies, steel thickness, and source-to-film distance.

Highlights
  • Calculate radiography shot times
  • Supports Iridium and Cobalt sources
  • Input curies, thickness, and distance
  • Field-tested for accuracy
  • Replaces slide rule calculations
Features
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Updated for iOS10. Only Useful for Industrial Radiographers! This is an application to replace the aggravating usage of slide rules to calculate radiography shot times. It is applicable to Industrial Radiographers working with radioactive materials (not x-ray machines). It works with both Iridium and Cobalt sources. This app has been tested in the field with working radiography crews and the response has be great. Just set the number of curies, the thickness of the steel (inches), and the source to film distance (in inches). Hit the calculate button and you will have the exposure time.

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

X2 screens
Equotip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 76% against Equotip's 0%. X also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Equotip's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 13 months). On price, 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

X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of X's written reviews are positive against 0% of Equotip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X ships an update every 13 months, Equotip every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
X versus Equotip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXEquotip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB373 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLance HendersonScreening Eagle Technologies

Customer experience

X

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral9.7%
Negative14.5%

Equotip

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

In-app purchases

None

X

No in-app purchases

None

Equotip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X free?
X 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, X or Equotip?
X is rated higher. X averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Equotip averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do X or Equotip have ads?
Equotip shows ads; X does not.
Which is updated more often, X or Equotip?
X ships an update every 13 months, and Equotip every 6 months. Most recently, X was updated on September 29, 2026 and Equotip on September 21, 2026.

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