Comparison

DistPad vs MashCraft Pro

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

Head to head
About

DistPad

Control atmospheric distillation analyzers wirelessly for petroleum and petrochemical labs. Monitor sample status, view results in tables and graphs, and export data to LIMS or printers. Easily set up measurement programs and customize reporting formats.

Highlights
  • Wireless analyzer control
  • Real-time results viewing
  • Tabular and graphical reporting
  • Export to LIMS via FTP
  • Print to Zebra thermal printer
  • Customizable reporting formats
  • Sample parameter adjustment
Features
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Utility App for wireless control of atmospheric distillation analysers from ORBIS BV that are used in Petroleum & Petrochemical Laboratories. The app is capable of controlling the atmospheric distillation analysers of ORBIS BV, provides information about the analysers and reports the results of the analysers in a tabular and graphical manner. A set of standard methods allows to easily set up measurement programs that can be send to one of the connected analysers. A status screen provides information about the current status of each sample currently running on one of the analysers. Results can be viewed real time while the instrument is running or upon completion of the test. Results can be exported via ftp connection in xml format to a remote database (LIMS) Laboratory information management system. or printed on a Zebra thermal printer. The format of reporting to the printer or LIMS can be set easily on a formatting screen which can be set as a global default setting or for each standard method or program individually. The program parameters for each Sample (tasks) that are due to run ,currently running or being finished can be changed at all time. The parameters that can be changed are depending on the status of each task. Reference samples can be monitored using the reference screen showing consistency of each analyser. Frequency of verification and recalibration of the analysers can be set in the system settings screen along other parameters.

About

MashCraft Pro

Features
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MashCraft Pro helps distillers create, manage, and refine recipes using essential tools in a single, organized app. Instead of switching between multiple websites, MashCraft Pro centralizes recipe planning and calculations to improve workflow, accuracy, and consistency. MashCraft Pro provides lifetime, unlimited access to all available features, allowing users to work without restrictions or usage limits. Features • Build and save distilling recipes • Access calculation tools quickly • Organized and distraction-free interface • Designed for efficiency and clarity • Unlimited use of all tools Benefits • Saves time during recipe planning • Keeps tools and recipes in one place • Helps maintain consistency across batches • Enables uninterrupted access with a one-time purchase MashCraft Pro is intended for educational and organizational use only and does not promote or sell alcohol.

Screenshots

MashCraft Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DistPad at Free against MashCraft Pro's $4.99. MashCraft Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10 vs 12.1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DistPad is free to download; MashCraft Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DistPad versus MashCraft Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistPadMashCraft Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.110 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperORBIS BVnicholas southcott

In-app purchases

None

DistPad

No in-app purchases

None

MashCraft Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DistPad free?
DistPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MashCraft Pro free?
MashCraft Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DistPad or MashCraft Pro have ads?
Neither DistPad nor MashCraft Pro shows ads.

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