iFSC vs Magnum GeoApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iFSC
Control and program seismic recorders remotely. Monitor device health, including battery, GPS, and storage. Set up network connections and view data without interrupting acquisition.
- Edit and program acquisition parameters
- State-of-Health monitoring
- RAM and disk usage monitoring
- GPS status monitoring
- Battery voltage monitoring
- Network setup and status checks
- Data monitoring during acquisition
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iFSC (Field Setup Controller) is a Command/Control app for the REF TEK 130 DAS Seismic Recorder via the Serial Port.. iFSC is used to edit and program the acquisition parameters of the DAS. It also provides State-of-Health monitoring with an extensive set of Status commands. State-of-Health monitoring includes acquisition status, RAM and disk usage, GPS status, main and backup battery voltages, time, and temperature. Additional commands allow setting up network connections and checking network status. Data monitoring without stopping acquisition is also available. The Command/Control functionality of this app requires the iFSC cable or WiFi Serial Adapter which are available from the manufacturer of the REF TEK 130 DAS Seismic Recorder.
Magnum GeoApp
Calculate helical pile size and capacity on-site or remotely. Input capacity and soil data to instantly determine the required depth and torque for optimal installation. This tool helps foundation installers speed up projects, reduce costs, and ensure load capacities are met.
- On-site or on-the-go pile sizing
- Enter capacity and soil information
- Instant results for depth and torque
- Helical pile selection
- Speed up installation process
- Reduce project costs
- Ensure load capacities
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The MAG-GEO pile sizing App allows users to speck the size and capacity of a helical pile on the job site or on the go. First, enter the capacity information needed. Enter the Soil information on your job site. Select a Helical Pile and see the Results Instantly! The Results will illustrate the depth and torque needed to reach capacity. This app has been used by foundation installers across the country to speed up the installation process and cut cost by calculating the number of piles needed before work begins. The app also helps to ensure load capacities are achieved and helps you complete a successful project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Magnum GeoApp at 5.0 against iFSC's 3.0. Magnum GeoApp also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). iFSC's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Magnum GeoApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnum GeoApp has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
iFSC ships an update every 5 months, Magnum GeoApp every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFSC | Magnum GeoApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 458 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xeos Technologies Inc. | Magnum Piering |
Customer experience
iFSC
Magnum GeoApp
In-app purchases
iFSC
No in-app purchases
Magnum GeoApp
No in-app purchases
