Comparison

GearPoint vs ARCCAPTAIN

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

Head to head
About

GearPoint

This app enhances your welding experience by automatically tracking arc time, notifying you of maintenance needs, and saving your preferred settings. It also allows remote control of helmet settings and provides access to instructions and distributor information.

Highlights
  • Automatic arc time tracking
  • Save and recall weld settings
  • Remote helmet setting control
  • Maintenance alerts
  • Replacement part instructions
  • Distributor locator
Features
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Get the most out of your welding experience with the Lincoln Electric GearPoint™ app. Our app provides you with the ability to automatically track your arc time for daily performance, notifies user when preventative maintenance is needed to avoid unexpected equipment failure, and saves your most used weld, cut, grind, and auto shade settings. With the GearPoint™ App, you can also control your helmet settings right from your phone, so you can easily adjust the settings to your needs. Our app also provides you with helpful How-To instructions and what’s new updates, as well as the ability to quickly find a distributor to order replacement parts. Get the Welding Mobile App today and take your welding to the next level! GearPoint™ App Features: 1. Automatically tracks welders arc time 2. Saves most frequently used welding settings for quick access and easy recall 3. Controls welding settings 4. Step-by-step replacement part instructions 5. Distributor locator to order replacement parts 6. Maintenance alerts let you know when it’s time to change helmet parts

About

ARCCAPTAIN

Control your smart welder remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust welding parameters, save custom settings for projects, and connect with a community of welders to share tips and earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth welder control
  • Adjust welding parameters
  • Save custom welding JOBS
  • Share projects and tips
  • Earn points for rewards
  • Access equipment guides
Features
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Control your compatible ARCCAPTAIN smart welder from your phone. Connect via Bluetooth, adjust welding settings, and save custom JOBS for your projects. Share your work with fellow welders and earn points toward rewards. BLUETOOTH WELDER CONTROL • Connect to compatible ARCCAPTAIN smart welders via Bluetooth. • Adjust welding parameters for supported MIG, Lift TIG, and MMA modes. • View available settings and supported machine information. SAVE AND REUSE WELDING SETTINGS • Save welding parameters as custom JOBS. • Name and manage JOBS for different projects. • Explore manufacturer-recommended JOBS for supported equipment. • Share JOBS with the community and load settings shared for the same welder model. WELDER COMMUNITY • Share welding projects, photos, videos, and fabrication tips. • Ask questions and exchange ideas with professionals and DIY welders. • Browse, like, comment on, and save community posts. EARN POINTS AND GET REWARDS • Earn points through daily check-ins, community posts, and social media sharing. • Redeem points in the Rewards Store for coupons, welding helmets, and other available products. • Use points to enter lucky draws for a chance to win rewards. EQUIPMENT GUIDES AND SUPPORT • View product manuals, wiring diagrams, and frequently asked questions. • Explore compatible accessories. • Send feedback or request after-sales and technical support. A compatible ARCCAPTAIN smart welder is required for device connection and control. Available welding modes, parameters, and features vary by model. Sign-in is required for selected features, including saving JOBS and loading community JOBS. Points, rewards, and lucky draws are subject to the terms and availability shown in the app. ARCCAPTAIN | Digital Welding Expert.

Screenshots

GearPoint4 screens
ARCCAPTAIN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARCCAPTAIN at 4.0 against GearPoint's 2.5. ARCCAPTAIN also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). GearPoint's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARCCAPTAIN holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GearPoint's written reviews are positive against 27% of ARCCAPTAIN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GearPoint ships an update every 4 months, ARCCAPTAIN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GearPoint versus ARCCAPTAIN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGearPointARCCAPTAIN
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (12 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews26.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLincoln Electric深圳市劲擎创新科技有限公司

Customer experience

GearPoint

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

ARCCAPTAIN

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative73.3%

In-app purchases

None

GearPoint

No in-app purchases

None

ARCCAPTAIN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GearPoint free?
GearPoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARCCAPTAIN free?
ARCCAPTAIN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GearPoint or ARCCAPTAIN?
ARCCAPTAIN is rated higher. GearPoint averages 2.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ARCCAPTAIN averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do GearPoint or ARCCAPTAIN have ads?
Neither GearPoint nor ARCCAPTAIN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GearPoint or ARCCAPTAIN?
GearPoint ships an update every 4 months, and ARCCAPTAIN every 3 weeks. Most recently, GearPoint was updated on November 3, 2026 and ARCCAPTAIN on November 12, 2026.

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