Comparison

PAK capture vs MANNER App

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

Head to head
About

PAK capture

This app facilitates high-quality dynamic data acquisition for noise and vibration measurements. It offers on-site configuration, real-time monitoring, and automated data processing for efficient analysis. The system supports various measurement devices and provides traceable results for engineering applications.

Highlights
  • On-site test configuration and calibration
  • Real-time level display
  • Online time history and FFT
  • CANbus data decoding and storage
  • GPS synchronization
  • Audio playback of recordings
Features
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Designed for high-quality dynamic data acquisition, PAK capture ensures instant, sustainable and traceable results for your applications when measuring noise and vibration. PAK capture utilizes the innovative PAK live technology, consisting of embedded smart and intelligent services on measurement devices, such as the PAK MKII, the MicroQ and the DecaQ. Various applications in mobile testing and troubleshooting can be performed with phase-synchronous, calibrated recordings on the frontend. PAK capture's on-the-go user interface provides live controls for sensor or device settings and allows the users to continuously monitor sensor signals. Synchronize your sensor catalog via the PAK cloud and benefit from an even more advanced measurement configuration. Be in touch with your data instantly. Easily configure your measurements on-site, quickly change settings, monitor signal quality, and swiftly browse your recorded data. The system automatically provides the necessary quality parameters and summarizes information for an efficient overview. Once your acquisition is complete, simply download your recorded data and your engineering partners can easily proceed, as the data is based on ASAM ODS NVH. Key features at a glance: * On-site test configuration and calibration * Automated sensor matching * Real-time level display showing the status of signals and sensor connections * Online time history and FFT * Configurable ring buffer * Decoding, online display and storage of CANbus data (CAN, CAN FD, WWH-OBD, Multiplex) * PAK live trigger service for event or condition related recording * Synchronized start and stop of local storage measurements on multiple devices * GPS synchronization service for multiple frontends * Overview of recorded data and descriptive information * Audio playback of stored recordings * Recorded file format: ASAM ODS NVH ATF/XML * Flic and Flic 2 button support * App diagnostics (optional) Benefit today from the continuous further development of this particular app. Prerequisites: PAK capture 5.0 requires a measurement device equipped with PAK live; some features need PAK live 5.0 to be available.

About

MANNER App

Features
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Our MANNER App offers users of MANNER telemetry components with integrated Smart Interface maximum flexibility for measurement tasks and intelligent monitoring of ongoing measurements. It enables complete setup and adjustment of sensor telemetry as well as high-quality dynamic data recording via smartphone or tablet. The app can easily be connected (via WLAN) by simply scanning the QR code on the smart interface of the evaluation unit. Afterwards, all relevant data of the measuring system such as temperature or voltage supply can be read out and the measuring system can be easily checked and controlled (health monitoring). The most important functions at a glance: - Mobile test configuration and calibration - Real-time oscilloscope function: for live analysis and recording of measurement data (with individual axis labelling and integrated screenshot function for easy forwarding of measurement results) - CAL-On function: For easy verification of the application's or sensor's functionality - Auto-Zero function: For setting the system to zero - Auto-Set Sensitivity function: For self-calibration of the measuring system - Simple and individual naming of each measuring system - Individual measuring range configuration through simple adjustment of the sensitivity

Screenshots

PAK capture4 screens
MANNER App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MANNER App at monthly against PAK capture's every 3 months. 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

PAK capture ships an update every 3 months, MANNER App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PAK capture versus MANNER App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAK captureMANNER App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMBBM GroupManner Sensortelemetrie GmbH

In-app purchases

None

PAK capture

No in-app purchases

None

MANNER App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PAK capture free?
PAK capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MANNER App free?
MANNER App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PAK capture or MANNER App have ads?
Neither PAK capture nor MANNER App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAK capture or MANNER App?
PAK capture ships an update every 3 months, and MANNER App monthly. Most recently, PAK capture was updated on October 1, 2026 and MANNER App on October 12, 2026.

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