Comparison

Gaustec Tools vs EquateAccess

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

Head to head
About

Gaustec Tools

Features
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GAUSTEC offers this app to assist mining engineers and technicians with their daily calculations.  Calculations for slurry flow rates, solids percentages, mass and metallurgical recovery, weighted averages, and more can be easily performed using this app.  Information about various GAUSTEC equipment, along with a tool for sizing the required number of units, is available for quick reference.  Comments, suggestions, and feedback are greatly appreciated!

About

EquateAccess

This app provides an extra layer of security for your equity compensation account. It uses multi-factor authentication, requiring you to scan a QR code and authorize logins via your mobile device's biometrics or PIN.

Highlights
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • QR code scanning for login
  • Biometric authorization (Face ID, Touch ID)
  • PIN authorization
  • Account security enhancement
Features
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EquateAccess is the secure authentication app for EquatePlus and EquateMobile. It does not provide access to your account, holdings or transactions. To view or manage your account, use EquateMobile or the EquatePlus website. Designed to help protect your account, EquateAccess provides a fast and secure way to verify your identity using multi-factor authentication (MFA). Whether you're signing in, recovering access to your account or approving sensitive actions, EquateAccess adds an extra layer of protection while keeping the experience simple and convenient. EquateAccess is the preferred authentication method across the Equate platform and works seamlessly with both the EquatePlus website and the EquateMobile app. Key features • Secure authentication using Face ID, Touch ID, biometrics or a PIN • Fast approval of verification requests • Works with both the EquatePlus website and EquateMobile • Supports multiple participant accounts • Built on modern authentication standards for enhanced security • Designed to help protect against unauthorised account access How it works After registering EquateAccess to your EquatePlus account, you'll use the app to verify your identity when authentication is required. EquatePlus website When accessing the EquatePlus website, simply scan the QR code displayed on screen and approve the request using the device you have registered EquateAccess to. EquateMobile When using EquateMobile on the same device, the authentication process is even more seamless, allowing EquateMobile and EquateAccess to work together for a smooth verification experience.

Screenshots

Gaustec Tools4 screens
EquateAccess3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EquateAccess at every 4 months against Gaustec Tools's every 16 months. EquateAccess also leads on chart position (#194 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14 vs 18.6). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gaustec Tools ships an update every 16 months, EquateAccess every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Gaustec Tools versus EquateAccess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGaustec ToolsEquateAccess
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.3 (215 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—1.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB133 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGAUSTEC INDUSTRIA E MANUTENCAO EM ELETROMAGNETICOS LTDAEquatex AG

Bugs and requests

Gaustec Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EquateAccess

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • QR code scanning not working
  • Login process repeatedly fails
  • App resets after initial setup

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow manual entry of authentication codes
  • Integrate with existing authenticator apps
  • Provide alternative login options

In-app purchases

None

Gaustec Tools

No in-app purchases

None

EquateAccess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gaustec Tools free?
Gaustec Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EquateAccess free?
EquateAccess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gaustec Tools or EquateAccess have ads?
Neither Gaustec Tools nor EquateAccess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gaustec Tools or EquateAccess?
Gaustec Tools ships an update every 16 months, and EquateAccess every 4 months. Most recently, Gaustec Tools was updated on October 2, 2026 and EquateAccess on October 15, 2026.

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