Comparison

I&C Tech Tools vs OT Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

I&C Tech Tools

This app offers essential calculation tools for instrumentation and control technicians and engineers. It provides free access to basic tools, with advanced calculators available through a one-time in-app purchase or subscription.

Highlights
  • Basic instrumentation calculations
  • Free access to selected tools
  • Advanced calculators via in-app purchase
  • Practical reference tools
  • Ongoing improvements and updates
Features
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Instrumentation and control calculation tools for technicians and engineers. Some tools require an in-app purchase. I&C Tech Tool provides practical instrumentation and control calculation tools designed for field technicians, engineers, and students You can use selected tools for free. Advanced calculators and professional tools are available with a one-time in-app purchase. Features include: • Basic instrumentation calculations • Free access to selected tools • Advanced calculators available with in-app purchase • Practical reference tools for field use • Ongoing improvements and updates Some features require an in-app purchase. Free tools are available to preview before purchasing full access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ictechtool/home

About

OT Toolbox

Features
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OT Toolbox is a compact collection of practical tools for automation, controls engineering, commissioning, maintenance, and industrial service. Instead of searching through formulas, tables, and separate apps, keep essential OT calculations organized in one place – directly on your iPhone and without an account. NETWORKING AND INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATION • IPv4 subnet calculator with network, broadcast, host range, and wildcard • IP comparison plus CIDR and subnet-mask conversion • IP planning, device inventory, and port reference • PROFINET device-name validation • OPC UA endpoint builder • Data-rate, transfer-time, and Ethernet frame-budget calculations SIGNALS AND INSTRUMENTATION • Linear scaling for analog values and PLC raw values • 4–20 mA troubleshooting, loop budgeting, and measurement-error estimation • PT100 resistance and temperature conversion • PT100 lead-wire error estimation • RC low-pass and ADC resolution calculations PLC, DATA, AND MODBUS • Binary, decimal, and hexadecimal conversion • Bit masks and two's-complement representation • Modbus address and FLOAT32 data conversion • Register-block planning and RTU timing • PLC time formats, watchdog sizing, memory demand, and cycle-load analysis ELECTRICAL AND ENERGY • Ohm's law plus active, apparent, and reactive power • Voltage drop and cable losses • 24 V DC power-supply sizing with reserve • UPS runtime and capacitor backup estimation • Energy consumption and operating-cost calculations DRIVES AND PNEUMATICS • Motor speed, motor torque, and gearbox calculations • Encoder resolution, positioning accuracy, and conveyor speed • Drive ramps and braking energy • Air consumption, cylinder force, and valve-island reserve SERVICE AND PRODUCTION • Unit, time, and cycle-time conversion • OEE and MTBF/MTTR availability • Maintenance-interval forecasting • Guidance calculation for safety distance • Formula reference for recurring tasks BUILT FOR DAILY FIELD WORK Clear field labels, units, and contextual help show exactly what to enter. Favorites, history, and templates bring frequently used tools back quickly. Colleague Mode presents results clearly and makes technical calculations easier to share. PRIVACY WITHOUT FRICTION Technical inputs stay locally on your device. No account, no tracking, and no ads. A selection of core tools is available for free. OT Toolbox Pro permanently unlocks advanced calculators and productivity features with one in-app purchase – no subscription. Important: Results are calculation aids. Manufacturer documentation, applicable standards, safety requirements, and review by qualified professionals always take priority.

Screenshots

I&C Tech Tools4 screens
OT Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: I&C Tech Tools at 15.1 against OT Toolbox's 18.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. I&C Tech Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OT Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
I&C Tech Tools versus OT Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI&C Tech ToolsOT Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLONNIE DALE RAWLSDominik Gausmann

In-app purchases

2 purchases

I&C Tech Tools

Subscriptions2
  • I&C Tech Tools - Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • I&C Tech Tools - Yearly$49.991 Year
1 purchases

OT Toolbox

One-time1
  • OT Toolbox Pro$3.99

Questions

Is I&C Tech Tools free?
I&C Tech Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OT Toolbox free?
OT Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do I&C Tech Tools or OT Toolbox have ads?
Neither I&C Tech Tools nor OT Toolbox shows ads.

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