Comparison

MatLook vs PAX Materialcheck

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

Head to head
About

MatLook

Features
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MatLook ist das erste Modul innerhalb des "Einsatz Logistik Systems" und ermöglicht die komplette Materialverwaltung des Rettungsmittels. Eine einfache und intuitive Bedienung erlaubt es MatLook schon im Einsatz benutzen zu können. Aktuelle Füllstände und eine Bestellhistorie können jederzeit eingesehen werden, sowohl vom Personal als auch in Echtzeit von der Rettungswache. Es kann von sämtlichen internetfähigen Endgeräten genutzt werden.

About

PAX Materialcheck

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With the PAX Material Check, you can use NFC to record items taken from bags, rucksacks and containers in a matter of seconds. Keep track of your stock at all times, create clear stock-take reports and send them directly by email to the person in charge. You can also record technical inspections. Once the check has been completed, the person in charge will notify you via the app. Your benefits with the PAX Material Check - Fast NFC scans - Simply hold your smartphone up to the card to instantly view the stored product according to the packing list. - Unambiguous product recording - Scan, enter the quantity, done – accurately documented in just a few seconds. - Create CSV reports from your scans and send them directly by email. - Smart expiry date alerts - Products with expiry dates that are approaching or have passed are automatically highlighted (e.g. ‘expires in 3 days’ / ‘already expired’). - Multilingual support - Ideal for international teams and organisations. How can I use the app? To use the PAX Materialcheck app, you’ll need a compatible PAX Materialcheck card. This is available from the PAX online shop.

Screenshots

MatLook4 screens
PAX Materialcheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PAX Materialcheck at Free against MatLook's $0.99. PAX Materialcheck also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). MatLook's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On 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

PAX Materialcheck is free to download; MatLook costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MatLook ships an update every 2 weeks, PAX Materialcheck every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MatLook versus PAX Materialcheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatLookPAX Materialcheck
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThomas HavekostX-CEN-TEK GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

MatLook

No in-app purchases

None

PAX Materialcheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MatLook free?
MatLook costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PAX Materialcheck free?
PAX Materialcheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MatLook or PAX Materialcheck have ads?
Neither MatLook nor PAX Materialcheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MatLook or PAX Materialcheck?
MatLook ships an update every 2 weeks, and PAX Materialcheck every 5 days. Most recently, MatLook was updated on October 15, 2026 and PAX Materialcheck on October 17, 2026.

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