OTEC vs Carit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OTEC
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Designed for professional metal polishing, OTEC gives you a smarter, faster and more precise way to manage your workflows. Key Features • Seamless Bluetooth connection to your EF-One or EF-Nova • Adjust processing parameters directly from the app • Save custom settings for consistent, repeatable results • Create and manage Recipes for specific workpieces, including time, speed & voltage • Improve efficiency with quick access to your preferred polishing processes With OTEC, you can bring precision, repeatability and maximum convenience to your surface-finishing operations—right from your smartphone.
Carit
This toolkit assists bench jewelers with calculations for ring sizing, metal valuation, stone dimensions, and alloy mixing. It offers a comprehensive reference library and quote building tools, with a free tier and a Pro version for advanced features.
- Ring size and stone size charts
- Live precious metal spot prices
- Metal value and casting weight calculators
- Unit and alloy conversion tools
- Model and reference library
- Quote builder with export
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Carit is the essential calculator app for bench jewelers. Built by a working jeweler who got tired of spreadsheets, scrap paper, and guesswork. FREE FEATURES: - Ring size chart with international size systems - Live gold, silver, platinum and palladium spot prices - Stone size charts - round + 10 fancy shapes - Ring blank length - strip length for any ring size and gauge - Unit converter - weight and length, including fractions - Gemstones reference - 30 languages, multi-currency support PRO FEATURES (7-day free trial): - Metal value calculator - melt value at live spot, all karats - Casting weight - CAD/wax volume to metal weight, live pricing - Wire, sheet and tube weight calculator, live pricing - Investment mixing and burnout - flask volume and casting plan - Models Library - save your molds and CAD models, priced in any alloy - Reference library - gauges, alloys, saw blades, files, abrasives, solders - Ring weight, live pricing - Sizing calculator, live pricing - Stone weight estimation from dimensions - Pave TCW counter - Eternity calculator - Halo calculator - stone count, spacing and fit around any center stone - Parallel heel - V graver heel and rotation for dual-angle fixture - STL Viewer with ring size identification and live metal pricing - Polygon ring layout calculator - Alloy mixing - build or convert any gold/silver alloy - Scrap buying calculator - what to pay for scrap metal - Full quote builder with import and export (XLSX) and local saving Whether you're sizing a ring, quoting a commission, or mixing an alloy at the bench - Carit gives you the answer in seconds. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Carit works without an email, login, or signup. Your data stays on your device. WHO IT'S FOR - Bench jewelers and goldsmiths - Silversmiths and metalsmiths - Custom and bespoke makers - Repair and restoration workshops - Jewelry students and apprentices - Independent designers and small studios Built by a working jeweler. For jewelers. Questions or feedback? Email hello@getcarit.com or visit getcarit.com. Terms of Use: https://getcarit.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://getcarit.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OTEC at none against Carit's 2. Carit's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Carit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. OTEC asks for nothing beyond the download.
OTEC ships an update monthly, Carit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OTEC | Carit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OTEC Präzisionsfinish GmbH | Atelier Barnard SL |
In-app purchases
OTEC
No in-app purchases
Carit
- Carit Pro Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Carit Pro Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year








