Comparison

TC vs Tap & Drill Size Reference

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

Head to head
About

TC

This utility app provides quick and accurate conversions between resistance, potential, and temperature for various thermocouples and RTDs. It supports offline use, temperature recording with export, and offers an intuitive interface for field technicians and engineers.

Highlights
  • Thermocouple and RTD conversion
  • Supports multiple sensor types
  • Offline functionality
  • Temperature recording and charting
  • Export data to Excel
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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This software is a user-friendly, efficient, and comprehensive tool designed for field technicians, engineers, and programmers. It allows for quick and easy conversion between resistance potential and temperature, suitable for various common temperature sensors. This application simplifies the temperature measurement process, providing a practical solution for professionals. Data support: Supports thermocouple types B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T, C, D, G with all voltages measured in millivolts (mV). The conversion formulas used are derived from NIST thermocouple tables and coefficients. Supports bi-directional query for PT1000, PT100, PT500, PT800, PT10, CU50, CU100, Ni100, Ni120, Ni1000 RTDs (ITS-90). Temperature recording: Supports temperature recording and temperature curve display, with one-click export of records and charts to Excel, facilitating on-site data entry and analysis. Fast and accurate: Instantly obtain the temperature coefficients and performance curves you need. Offline availability: Can be queried in field environments without network access. Intuitive interface: Clean design, easy to operate. Regular updates: Always maintains the latest industry standards. Whether you're an industrial automation engineer, process control expert, factory instrument engineer, or a student of temperature measurement, TC-RTD is an indispensable assistant for you.

About

Tap & Drill Size Reference

Features
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Standing at the mill and can't remember the right drill size for an M8x1.25 tap? This app gives you the answer faster than flipping through a chart book. Select thread type (UNC, UNF, Metric), pick your size, and instantly see the recommended tap drill, clearance drill, thread percentage, and decimal equivalent. No searching, no guessing. TAP DRILL CALCULATOR: Select thread standard and size to get tap drill size, clearance drill, and thread percentage. Covers M3 to M24 metric, #0 to 1 inch imperial. DRILL CHART: Full reference table with tap drill, clearance drill, and thread percentage for every common size. One-tap lookup. THREAD SPECIFICATIONS: Detailed data for each size: pitch, threads per inch (TPI), major diameter, minor diameter, and pitch diameter for UNC, UNF, and ISO Metric standards. FAVORITES: Save your most-used tap and drill combinations for instant access on repeat jobs. Works completely offline. No account required. Built for machinists, CNC operators, and fabrication shops who need fast, accurate thread data at the machine.

Screenshots

TC4 screens
Tap & Drill Size Reference3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tap & Drill Size Reference at $0.99 against TC's $1.99. TC's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

TC costs $1.99 and Tap & Drill Size Reference $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TC ships an update every 3 months, Tap & Drill Size Reference every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TC versus Tap & Drill Size Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCTap & Drill Size Reference
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer立娜 王Shanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

TC

No in-app purchases

None

Tap & Drill Size Reference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TC free?
TC costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap & Drill Size Reference free?
Tap & Drill Size Reference costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TC or Tap & Drill Size Reference have ads?
Neither TC nor Tap & Drill Size Reference shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TC or Tap & Drill Size Reference?
TC ships an update every 3 months, and Tap & Drill Size Reference every 6 weeks. Most recently, TC was updated on October 2, 2026 and Tap & Drill Size Reference on September 26, 2026.

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