PAK capture vs Locus Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Locus Mobile
This app facilitates efficient field data collection and upload for environmental information management systems. It offers an interactive map interface, location intelligence, and data validation to ensure accuracy and improve workflow, even in remote areas.
- Accurate field data collection
- Offline data entry and synchronization
- Interactive map interface with location intelligence
- Configurable data entry rules and validation
- Ad hoc sampling and location management
- Status tracking with labeling and color coding
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System Requirements: - iOS 13.0 or higher Description: Locus Mobile for iOS works in conjunction with Locus’ environmental information management systems. The mobile application is used for simple and accurate data collection and upload from the field, and in the process improves workflow, enables productivity gains, ensures accuracy, and leverages location intelligence. Interaction with Locus Mobile does not require a real-time data connection, and content from the field is uploaded when it is convenient. Field users can work in remote locations with the assurance that all entries are saved and then synchronized back to a secure storage location once they are able to obtain Wi-Fi or cellular data service. Field data collection requirements and sophisticated data entry rules are configured from within Locus’ system and then assigned to field users and enforced through the mobile device. Field data entries are validated upon entry, and the user is provided with guidance on expected field measurement values. Once data are collected they are uploaded to the parent system for review, analysis, and reporting purposes, where they can also be easily audited for compliance support. Mobile users are presented with an interactive map interface that shows where sampling locations are and provides status information regarding the required data collection program. The interface supports ad hoc sampling activities that allow users to add sample locations and complete new data entry events. Locus Mobile application users can take advantage of the inherent location intelligence that has been built in: - The app is built around a map interface - Where do I need to go - Where have I been - Where am I now - Status of data collection/sampling is immediately evident using labeling and color coding - Add new locations on the fly – in the field (ad hoc) - Locations can be dragged/moved to refine placement - Delete and start again - Use satellite background images for improved context Locus Mobile can be used for processing field data collection operations for multiple users working within the same program. The system can be configured for a wide range of measurements related to well monitoring, air sampling and soil sampling. Locus Technologies clients are required to opt in to using the Locus Mobile application in conjunction with the client’s Locus environmental information management systems. Locus mobile users are required to obtain a user account from Locus Technologies in order to log into the Locus Mobile application. The app does not require users to submit payment for content or services within the app. Access and user accounts to the app are granted by Locus Technologies. Contact Locus Technologies via email at info@locustec.com for more information. The app is primarily meant for distribution in the United States. About Locus Technologies: Locus provided businesses with the power to be green on-demand since its founding in 1997. Locus' cloud software enables companies to organize and validate all key environmental information in a single system, which includes analytical data for water, air, soil, greenhouse gases, sustainability, compliance, and environmental content. Locus software is delivered through Cloud Computing (SaaS), so there is no hardware to procure, no large up-front license fee, and no complex set-ups. For more information email info@locustec.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Locus Mobile at 4.8 against PAK capture's 3.7. Locus Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Locus Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PAK capture | Locus Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muller-BBM VibroAkustik Systeme GmbH | Locus Technologies |
Customer experience
PAK capture
Locus Mobile
In-app purchases
PAK capture
No in-app purchases
Locus Mobile
No in-app purchases
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