PDF Field Guide vs Captium IQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDF Field Guide
Quickly access, search, and share your essential PDF documents. Organize and import files for offline viewing, and convert images into searchable PDFs. Smart zoom and full-screen reading enhance your experience.
- Organize and group documents
- Import PDFs for offline viewing
- Create searchable PDFs from images
- Smart zoom and full-screen reading
- Keyword search and table of contents
- Share documents via multiple methods
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PDF Field Guide is the #1 quick reference companion helping you recall information quickly! Add, view, search and share your most important PDF documents quickly and easily from your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Helping you recall information quickly when you need it most! ADD - Organize and group your most needed documents for fast access. - Import PDFs from iCloud or Files App for offline viewing. - Create searchable PDFs using your camera and automatic document recognition. - Convert images to searchable PDFs from your photos or camera roll. VIEW - Double tap on the screen to Smart Zoom to the text you want to read. - Automatically switch to full screen reading mode when placed in landscape orientation. - Requires no internet connection. Documents are stored locally in iOS Files App. - Supports system dark mode. SEARCH - Perform keyword search to find information quickly. - Create customizable table of contents for fast access to important pages. - Tap to jump to sections in documents with embedded table of contents. - Tap to follow hyperlinks in documents with embedded links. - Highlight to select text in OCR-enabled documents allowing you to copy or share key information. SHARE - Share individual or multiple documents via email, text, AirDrop and more. - Family sharing enabled. - No subscriptions. Ever.
Captium IQ
This app provides real-time service support for rescue tool systems, offering AI-powered guidance for maintenance and troubleshooting. It connects equipment data with manuals and predictive insights to help technicians, operators, and fleet managers resolve issues quickly and reduce downtime.
- AI-powered troubleshooting guidance
- Voice-enabled, hands-free operation
- Real-time equipment insights
- Predictive maintenance alerts
- Role-optimized workflows
- Manual content integration
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Captium IQ delivers intelligent, real-time rescue tool service support directly to technicians, operators, and fleet managers. It transforms how HURST Jaws of Life rescue tool systems are maintained, diagnosed, and repaired. Built within the Captium ecosystem, Captium IQ acts as a smart assistant that combines connected equipment data with manuals, alerts, and predictive insights. It guides users through troubleshooting and maintenance anytime and anywhere. Key Features AI-Powered Assistant - Step-by-step troubleshooting guidance for faster issue resolution - Voice-enabled, in-cab support for hands-free operation - Context-aware assistance based on your specific tools and alerts Connected Equipment Insights - Automatically syncs with your Captium account to display owned equipment - Real-time visibility into active alerts and tool status - Serial-number search with the ability to save favorites Smart Diagnostics & Predictive Maintenance - Early predictive models help detect issues before they escalate - Reduces downtime with proactive maintenance insights - Displays relevant manual content automatically when alerts occur Optimized for Your Role - Service Technicians: Improve efficiency with guided diagnostics and faster troubleshooting - Dealers: Reduce low-value service calls and deliver better customer support - Operators & Departments: Solve issues on the spot without waiting for external service - Fleet Managers: Gain visibility across equipment and improve operational readiness Why Captium IQ Captium IQ extends the power of the Captium platform by delivering intelligence directly into the field. By combining connected data from HURST Jaws of Life rescue tool systems with guided workflows, it makes expert-level service accessible to every user. The result is less downtime, faster response readiness, and more confident decision-making when it matters most. Requirements Requires HURST Jaws of Life rescue tools with CONNECT and a Captium account
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Captium IQ at none against PDF Field Guide's 2. PDF Field Guide's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PDF Field Guide sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Captium IQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PDF Field Guide against 5.0 for Captium IQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
PDF Field Guide ships an update monthly, Captium IQ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDF Field Guide | Captium IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heidi Paul | Elevat Inc |
Customer experience
PDF Field Guide
Captium IQ
In-app purchases
PDF Field Guide
- Premium Pass$1.99
- Pro Pass$4.99
Captium IQ
No in-app purchases
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