Comparison

iRotorBalancer vs ChildPilot Parents

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

Head to head
About

iRotorBalancer

This technical tool assists in balancing rotating machinery using single or two-plane methods. It connects to external hardware to measure vibration amplitude and phase, then calculates necessary correction weights and their positions. Reports can be generated and emailed.

Highlights
  • Single-plane balancing (Vector & Four-Runs methods)
  • Two-plane balancing (Influence Coefficients)
  • Real-time waveform and FFT spectrum display
  • Automatic 1X peak amplitude and phase selection
  • Polar plot and weight location graphics
  • Report generation with plots, data, and images
Features
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iRotorBalancer is a technical tool for balancing of rotating machinery in single-plane and two-planes. The iPad application connects to an external hardware to collect the vibration Amplitude and Phase with an accelerometer and Optical Sensor, and calculates the correction balancing weights and its angular positions. NOTE: This app works with an external hardware (contact www.motionics.com for more information) FEATURES: - Single-Plane balancing using the Vector-Method (Amplitude & Phase Measurements) - Single-Plane balancing using the Four-Runs-Method (Amplitude Measurement) - Two-Planes Balancing using the Influence Coefficients Method (Amplitude & Phase Measurements) - Displays Real-Time Waveform signal - Displays Real-Time Spectrum of the Vibration Signal (FFT) - Automatic Select the 1X Peak amplitude and Phase - Polar Plot and Graphic location of the trial and correction weights - Handy calculator to estimate the Trial Weights - Angular mass distribution calculator - Permissible Residual Imbalance determination - Calculate weight removal (drilling) - Generate complete Report with Spectrum, Polar Plots, Balancing Data, Pictures from Camera or Library, Map location, Notes and Signature. - Email pdf report - Accelerometer Calibration Option - Complete help and instruction

About

ChildPilot Parents

Streamline communication with your child's school, manage payments, and track their activities. Easily check them in and out, view payment history, and receive event notifications. Stay connected with teachers and administrators through secure messaging.

Highlights
  • QR code check-in/out
  • Online invoice payments
  • AutoPay enrollment
  • Payment history viewing
  • Family tax statement downloads
  • Child activity log
  • Teacher/administrator messaging
Features
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Being a part of your child's day, communicating with school staff, and paying for tuition has never been easier! Features: *Check your child in and out of school with your schools Secure QR Code. *Pay for invoices online via credit card, debit card, or e-checks. *Enroll for AutoPay *View Payment History *Download and Print Family Tax Statements *Stay connected with your child through their Activity Log. *Send and receive messages with child's teacher or school administrator. *View, Download, and Upload documents needed from your school. *Event notifications for any new upcoming school events.

Screenshots

ChildPilot Parents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ChildPilot Parents at Free against iRotorBalancer's $799.99. ChildPilot Parents also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). iRotorBalancer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ChildPilot Parents is free to download; iRotorBalancer costs $799.99 up front. iRotorBalancer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ChildPilot Parents asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRotorBalancer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChildPilot Parents has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRotorBalancer ships an update every 2 months, ChildPilot Parents every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iRotorBalancer versus ChildPilot Parents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRotorBalancerChildPilot Parents
Price$799.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCSportsPilot Inc

Customer experience

iRotorBalancer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ChildPilot Parents

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iRotorBalancer

One-time2
  • Custom Report Header and Logo$49.99
  • Two-Plane Overhung Rotor Balancing$249.99
None

ChildPilot Parents

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRotorBalancer free?
iRotorBalancer costs $799.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ChildPilot Parents free?
ChildPilot Parents is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRotorBalancer or ChildPilot Parents?
iRotorBalancer is rated higher. iRotorBalancer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ChildPilot Parents averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.
Do iRotorBalancer or ChildPilot Parents have ads?
Neither iRotorBalancer nor ChildPilot Parents shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRotorBalancer or ChildPilot Parents?
iRotorBalancer ships an update every 2 months, and ChildPilot Parents every 2 weeks. Most recently, iRotorBalancer was updated on November 1, 2026 and ChildPilot Parents on November 6, 2026.

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