Gilson Guardian vs Loop QC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gilson Guardian
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MOBILE APP FOR END-TO-END CMT WORKFLOW The Guardian mobile app is used by field technicians to track sample and site data from the field to the lab and beyond, ensuring complete chain-of-custody for all project stakeholders. SURETY STARTS IN THE FIELD Capture, claim and locate sample data and sync information to the lab. CAPTURE When a new batch of concrete arrives on site, field technicians can capture sample data and create new specimens. -Input sample ID, ticket number, placement, date and wet concrete information directly in app without connectivity. -Automatically sync data with the Guardian database. -Access this data to inform future steps in the construction materials testing workflow. CLAIM Drive accountability on the job site for managers and field technicians by claiming specimens. -Filter samples in the app by sample ID, project ID, location, sample data and status. -Assign chain of custody status to each sample’s specimens: Cast, Assigned, Claimed, Collected and Delivered. -Claim a sample’s specimens that have not yet been received at the lab or assign someone else to pick up the specimens. LOCATE When assigned to pick up a sample’s specimens, the field technician can view a map with pins that show the exact location of specimens on the job site. -Proactively pick up unclaimed specimens that are ready to move to the lab. -Help new technicians or technicians who haven’t been to the job site find the specimens they need to pick up. -Prevent unclaimed specimens from sitting onsite too long and eliminate penalties for improper curing or late or missing tests. FOR GUARDIAN USERS The Guardian mobile app is a powerful tool for field technicians, lab and project managers, and principal engineers who subscribe to the Guardian software program and use our LIMS as their essential concrete testing software. VALIDATE LAB TESTING AGAINST FIELD WORK -Trust materials meet your project’s standards -Streamline complex workflows for greater productivity and profitability. -Fully close the data gap between key stakeholders and steps of the CMT workflow. -Avoid miscommunication and discrepancies as data moves from the field, to the lab, to the office and beyond.
Loop QC
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Loop QC is a powerful mobile tool designed to optimize and simplify interaction with the Loop system, specifically tailored for quality control in concrete production. Developed for Loop 4 Readymix clients, this app revolutionizes concrete quality management, making it more efficient and precise. Key Features: • Creation and Entry of Molding Data: Quickly and intuitively record and input molding data, ensuring information integrity and facilitating process tracking. • Sample and Inspection Control: Use barcodes or QR Codes to manage samples and inspections, ensuring precise traceability and stringent quality control. • Collection and Receipt of Laboratory Inspections: Streamline the process of collecting and receiving inspection data directly in the laboratory, centralizing information for more efficient analyses and reporting. • Quick Entry of Sample Break Data: Enter sample break data quickly and easily, minimizing errors and optimizing workflow. • Attach Images Directly from Your Mobile Device: Capture and attach images directly from your mobile device, enriching reports and records with detailed visual evidence. Loop QC is essential for concrete producers seeking to enhance their quality control, offering a modern, practical, and efficient solution for data management and inspections in the concrete industry.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gilson Guardian at 13.0 against Loop QC's 15.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Gilson Guardian | Loop QC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Forney LP | Loop 4 Solutions |
In-app purchases
Gilson Guardian
No in-app purchases
Loop QC
No in-app purchases
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