Donaldson Hy vs SKF Authenticate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Donaldson Hy
This tool helps calculate hydraulic component contamination levels and flow rates. It also features a viscosity calculator and an element lookup for upgrades or replacements.
- Contamination calculation (Lbs or Kg)
- Flow rate calculation
- Viscosity calculator
- Element interchange/cross-reference
- Unit of measurement selection
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Calculate the amount of contamination (Lbs or Kg) that passes through hydraulic components and bearings annually by selecting a unit of measurement, flow rate, hours/days, the current, and target ISO codes. Calculate the flow rate by entering the inside pipe diameter and the velocity to receive gallons per minute or other periods or units of measurement. To use the viscosity calculator, select the temperature and then the ISO code to calculate centistokes. You can enter an element to look up nearly any Hy-Pro element upgrade or replacement with the interchange or cross-reference tool.
SKF Authenticate
This app helps users verify the authenticity of SKF products. It provides clear instructions for photographing products for expert review or allows scanning codes for instant feedback on validity.
- Product authenticity verification
- Photo submission for expert review
- Code scanning for instant feedback
- Counterfeit detection guidance
- Step-by-step instructions
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The SKF Authenticate app guides the user on how to verify the authenticity of SKF products. There are two main functionalities in the app: - Clear instructions on how to photograph the product and automatically submit a request, all in one process. Dedicated SKF experts then review the information, verify if the product is counterfeit, and let you know. - Where applicable, the user can use the app to scan a code on the package and get an instant feedback on if the code is valid or not. *Please note* Scan result ‘Scan successful - The code is valid’ is an indication, but not a guarantee, that the product is genuine. Always send photos using the SKF Authenticate app if you need a verification.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Donaldson Hy at 5.0 against SKF Authenticate's 4.6. Donaldson Hy also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). SKF Authenticate's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Donaldson Hy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.
Donaldson Hy ships an update every 7 months, SKF Authenticate every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Donaldson Hy | SKF Authenticate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.6 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hy-Pro Filtration | SKF |
Customer experience
Donaldson Hy
SKF Authenticate
In-app purchases
Donaldson Hy
No in-app purchases
SKF Authenticate
No in-app purchases
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