Comparison

McMaster vs Glidecoat Pro

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

Head to head
About

McMaster

Access a vast catalog of industrial and maintenance supplies from your mobile device. Browse and order over 800,000 products for your plant and facility needs.

Highlights
  • Extensive product catalog
  • Order from mobile
  • Plant and facility supplies
  • Over 800,000 products
Features
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McMaster-Carr is the complete source for everything in your plant. Order over 700,000 products from the palm of your hand. Terms and Conditions: https://www.mcmaster.com/#terms

About

Glidecoat Pro

Features
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Glidecoat, is the premier manufacturer of high-performance protective, preventive and restoration products for the marine, automotive, RV and aviation industries. Products range from Ceramic Coatings, designed for use on boats, cars, planes, and other vehicles, to a variety of surface restoration and maintenance products. The Glidecoat Pro app is designed for the Glidecoat Certified Pro network or professional detailers. It gives users: • Easy access: Glidecoat provides exclusive products and Pro discounts to our network of professional detailers. This app allows you to easily access the exclusive products and discounts easily. • Pro Tools: Access our pro tools designed to help professional detailers, such as Ceramic Coating Calculator and Maintenance Guide. • Pro Resources: Get access to pro resources, such as training, videos, detailing guides, and more. • Streamlined Ordering: The Glidecoat Pro app makes ordering easy. Securely store payment information quick and easy orders and access order history for fast reordering.

Screenshots

McMaster4 screens
Glidecoat Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: McMaster at 3 against Glidecoat Pro's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
McMaster versus Glidecoat Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMcMasterGlidecoat Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (220 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings220 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMcMaster-Carr Supply CompanyPaul Westhorpe

Bugs and requests

McMaster

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • Payment method stays loading indefinitely
  • Only header loads
  • App is broken
  • Navigation tools are in awkward locations and don't work half the time
  • Screen shifts slightly
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  • Occasionally freezes and doesn't respond to touch
  • App is a little buggy
  • Latest update won't load
  • No estimate of shipping costs before completion of purchase
  • App hijacks clicked URLs
  • App will not open
  • Shows 'No internet connection' when using the app
  • Checkout screen has bugs
  • Asks to enter ship to address even if shown
  • Cannot enter credit card information
  • Placing an order is a real pain
  • Kept asking for the same things to be entered over and over
  • Cart is terrible, no clear way to view items
  • Shipping methods don't have predetermined options
  • Forward parts request doesn't work
  • Cannot save a copy on phone
  • App doesn't show saved orders from website
  • Missing order history and tracking
  • Cannot print item page
  • App doesn't show saved orders

Requested features

11 requests
  • Re-optimize app for phone use
  • Add Apple Pay as a payment option
  • Add a toolbar or ribbon for easier navigation
  • Make navigation buttons at the top left like other apps
  • Add a "is this page helpful?" link
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  • Add links for CAD files like on the website
  • Add general search functionality
  • Add ability to print
  • Add order history and tracking
  • Add PDF drawing download
  • Add access to saved orders

Glidecoat Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

McMaster

No in-app purchases

None

Glidecoat Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is McMaster free?
McMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glidecoat Pro free?
Glidecoat Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do McMaster or Glidecoat Pro have ads?
Neither McMaster nor Glidecoat Pro shows ads.

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