Saugnac vs BS Toolbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Saugnac
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The application for monitoring cracks and structural deformations with Saugnac gauges. 100% free, with no limitations whatsoever: unlimited gauges, unlimited users, and unlimited features. Compatible with the entire Saugnac range β mechanical, digital, and connected gauges (crack monitors, tiltmeters, extensometers, hygrometers) β the app centralises your measurements, photos, and comments in a secure space, accessible anywhere. βΆ CONTROL YOUR CONNECTED SENSORS REMOTELY Saugnac connected gauges automatically transmit their measurements. From the application, you can: - View your sensor measurements in real time - Remotely change the measurement frequency and transmission frequency - Receive automatic alerts when a threshold is exceeded - Be notified when a battery is reaching the end of its life - Renew your sensors' network subscription in just a few seconds - Reassign a sensor to a new site once monitoring is complete βΆ AUTOMATIC READING OF MANUAL GAUGES A unique feature on G1, G1.1, and G1.2 gauges: your smartphone camera recognises the gauge, detects the cursor position, and automatically records the measurement. βΆ DATA ANALYSIS AND SHARING - Customisable charts (scale, data types, thermal expansion) - Export to Excel, CSV, or ZIP with timestamped photos - Share data via a read-only link, no account required for the recipient βalways up to date - Organise gauges by location and view them on a map βΆ AUTOMATICALLY ENRICHED MEASUREMENTS - Automatic recording of temperature and humidity via geolocation - Measurement calculation with thermal expansion compensation - Add photos and detailed comments - Offline mode: record your measurements without a connection, they will sync automatically βΆ ALERTS AND COLLABORATIVE WORK - Set your own custom alert thresholds - Send alerts to up to 5 recipients simultaneously (colleagues, clients, partners) - Allow a third party without an account (tenant, caretaker, contractor) to contribute via the "Measurements without account" option, with approval validation βΆ DESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER Saugnac has been designing and manufacturing gauges in France for over 30 years. The application is developed in-house to integrate seamlessly with our instruments, with responsive technical support provided by our teams. Download the app and bring your Saugnac gauges to life.
BS Toolbox
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BS-Toolbox β The digital toolbox On the construction site, in the workshop or on the way to a customer: BS-Toolbox brings together tools, specialist calculators and project documentation for everyday work in the trades and technical professions β and with its modules it can even be tailored to your own trade. WHAT BS-TOOLBOX CAN DO β’ 15 tools such as calculator, converter, ruler, QR/barcode scanner, photo documentation, timer & stopwatch and more β available right away and free of charge. β’ Over 70 specialist modules for a wide range of trades β unlock them individually, only what you really need β’ More than 500 specialised tools and calculators in total FOR WHICH TRADES Electricians, plumbing, heating, refrigeration and ventilation, site managers, foremen, civil engineering, road construction, project managers, construction supervision, homeowners, automotive, aviation and marine engineering, wind energy, robotics & automation β and many more. PROJECT ORGANISATION INSTEAD OF PAPER CHAOS Every project gets its own folder: calculations, protocols, checklists, photos, audio notes and time tracking β everything in one place instead of scattered across the photo gallery or on slips of paper. YOUR DATA STAYS YOUR DATA β’ 100% local storage on your device β’ No tracking, no user profiles, no analytics tools β’ No cookies AVAILABLE IN 16 LANGUAGES German & English (base version), French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Czech, Chinese, Bulgarian, Romanian, Slovenian, Slovak, Croatian or Serbian β¦ can be purchased as needed. The base version is free β get exactly the tools you need for your daily work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Saugnac at none against BS Toolbox's 10. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. BS Toolbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Saugnac asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Saugnac | BS Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Saugnac Jauges | David Scherpe |
In-app purchases
Saugnac
No in-app purchases
BS Toolbox
- Language pack: Π‘ΡΠΏΡΠΊΠΈ$0.99
- Module: University$0.99
- Add-on: Extended$0.99
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- Add-on: Mathematics$0.99
- Module: Personal Life$0.99
- Module: Pet Sitting$1.99
- Module: Wedding Planner$1.99
- Add-on: Travel$2.99
- Module: Textile Craft$2.99
- Module: Event Manager$3.99









