Comparison

LincStation vs NVH Source Locator

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

Head to head
About

LincStation

Features
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The LincStation NAS app makes your phone the perfect companion for your NAS device. No matter where you are, you can easily back up your phone's photo albums, transfer files, and play music and videos. It supports multi-user access, enabling family or team members to share and manage content on the NAS. Experience efficient and convenient data management, making your digital life more organized.

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NVH Source Locator

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NVH Source Locator is a TDOA-based measurement tool for finding noise and vibration sources in structures using accelerometer signals captured on your oscilloscope or measurement system. Built for NVH engineers, automotive diagnostics, machinery troubleshooting, and structural analysis. Works fully offline — no data leaves your device. HOW IT WORKS Place 2–6 accelerometers on a structure, capture the time difference between sensors when they detect the noise/vibration event, and the app calculates where the source is. More sensors mean more precise localization: - 2 sensors → distance along a line - 3 sensors → 2D position - 4 sensors → 3D position - Up to 6 sensors with over-determined least-squares solver for maximum accuracy FEATURES - Seven measurement modes: 2-Sensor, 3-Sensor, 3-Sen+, 4-Sensor, 4-Sen+, 3D, 3D+ - Sound speed library with 100+ engineering materials (metals, polymers, glass, fluids) - Temperature compensation for 14 commonly-used metals (Aluminum, Steel, Copper, etc.) - Custom material support — calibrate in-situ and save the result - Photo annotation — overlay sensor markers on a photo of your setup - PDF report generation with custom header for your company - Backup & restore of all settings, custom materials, favorites, and history FULLY LOCALIZED Complete app interface and on-device user guide in 30 languages: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Português, Polski, Čeština, Slovenčina, Русский, Magyar, Hrvatski, Български, Беларуская, Svenska, Norsk, Suomi, Română, Türkçe, 中文, 日本語, 한국어, العربية, فارسی, हिन्दी, ไทย, Tiếng Việt, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Filipino. Complete online documentation at nvh.evdiag.net mirrors the in-app help in every language. FREE VS PRO The 2-Sensor mode is fully free with no limits. Pro unlocks all advanced modes (3-Sensor through 3D+), photo annotation, PDF reports, custom materials, and backup/restore — a single one-time purchase, lifetime access. WHO IT'S FOR - NVH engineers in automotive, aerospace, and electric vehicle development - Diagnostic specialists tracking down rattles, squeaks, and vibration sources - Structural analysts and acoustic consultants - Machinery maintenance teams locating bearing failures and resonance issues PRIVACY NVH Source Locator works entirely offline. No measurement data leaves your device. No analytics, no tracking. Developed by EVDiag. Full user manual at https://nvh.evdiag.net

Screenshots

LincStation3 screens
NVH Source Locator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LincStation at none against NVH Source Locator's 1. LincStation also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). NVH Source Locator's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. NVH Source Locator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LincStation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LincStation ships an update monthly, NVH Source Locator every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LincStation versus NVH Source Locator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLincStationNVH Source Locator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLincPlusRoman Franta

In-app purchases

None

LincStation

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NVH Source Locator

One-time1
  • NVH Source Locator Pro$19.99

Questions

Is LincStation free?
LincStation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NVH Source Locator free?
NVH Source Locator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LincStation or NVH Source Locator have ads?
Neither LincStation nor NVH Source Locator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LincStation or NVH Source Locator?
LincStation ships an update monthly, and NVH Source Locator every 4 days. Most recently, LincStation was updated on October 25, 2026 and NVH Source Locator on October 24, 2026.

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