Comparison

TORQUE vs Strainlabs Bolts

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

Head to head
About

TORQUE

Features
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With the TORQUE_DOC app, you can establish a BLE connection to your TORQUE_DOC system in order to control it. You can also upload and retrieve calibration data. During screw tightening, the data is saved as a CSV or PDF file.

About

Strainlabs Bolts

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The Strainlabs app makes it easy to check the preload in your bolted joint directly on site β€”in just a few seconds. During installation or service, you often need to quickly answer one simple question: Is the preload correct or not? With the Strainlabs app, you get the answer instantly on your phone. What you can see in the app: *Preload *Temperature *Bolt information *Battery level *Proof load All data is sent wirelessly via Bluetooth from the Strainlabs bolt straight to the app, giving you immediate feedback wherever you are. Benefits: *Instant on-site verification *No installation required *No router or IT integration needed *Works offline *Faster inspections Perfect for: *Installation *Service and maintenance *Field inspections *Quality assurance With Strainlabs, you get a simpler, faster, and more reliable way to check bolted joints β€”directly in your phone.

Screenshots

TORQUE4 screens
Strainlabs Bolts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strainlabs Bolts at every 3 days against TORQUE's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TORQUE ships an update weekly, Strainlabs Bolts every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
TORQUE versus Strainlabs Bolts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTORQUEStrainlabs Bolts
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan Dahlmann Mechanik und Antriebstechnik GmbHStrainlabs AB

In-app purchases

None

TORQUE

No in-app purchases

None

Strainlabs Bolts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TORQUE free?
TORQUE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strainlabs Bolts free?
Strainlabs Bolts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TORQUE or Strainlabs Bolts have ads?
Neither TORQUE nor Strainlabs Bolts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TORQUE or Strainlabs Bolts?
TORQUE ships an update weekly, and Strainlabs Bolts every 3 days. Most recently, TORQUE was updated on September 7, 2026 and Strainlabs Bolts on May 16, 2026.

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