Comparison

FastenIQ vs Universal Load Controller

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

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FastenIQ

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FastenIQ is a professional fastening toolkit designed for engineers, mechanics, and serious DIY users who need accuracy, reliability, and clarity. Measure bolt rotation precisely using your iPhone’s motion sensors, record torque-angle tightening events, and calculate dependable torque values based on material and surface conditions β€” all in one focused, workshop-ready app. Key Features β€’ Torque-Angle Measurement Measure angular rotation accurately during tightening using live motion tracking and a clear dial interface. β€’ Fastener Log Save, review, and edit tightening events with angles, notes, and timestamps for traceability and repeatability. β€’ Torque Calculator Calculate recommended tightening torque based on bolt size, material, lubrication, and engagement conditions. β€’ Unit Converter Convert torque, force, and angle units instantly without leaving the app. β€’ Professional Workflow Designed for real-world use β€” clear visuals, large controls, and reliable results whether you’re in a workshop or on site. FastenIQ is built to be practical, transparent, and dependable β€” a digital tool that behaves like a proper mechanical instrument, not a gimmick. No accounts. No ads. A single one-time purchase unlocks the full professional toolset.

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Universal Load Controller

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Universal Load Controller β€” Professional Battery Testing Control your Atorch DL24 / DL24P electronic load from your iPhone or iPad for precise battery capacity testing, logging and analysis. BEFORE YOU BUY β€” COMPATIBILITY iOS cannot use classic Bluetooth SPP, which is what the stock DL24/DL24P Bluetooth module uses. Please check the following list first. WORKS FULLY β€” DL24 firmware v5.1 (+ BLE serial adapter) β€’ Direct setpoints: discharge current and cutoff voltage sent from the app β€’ Start / stop of the load from the app β€’ Read-back of the applied settings β€’ Automated multi-phase test cycles (discharge, rest, ramp) β€’ Live values, charts, capacity/energy logging, CSV and PDF export WORKS WITH LIMITS β€” DL24 firmware v1.1 (legacy) β€’ Firmware v1.1 accepts button emulation only: SETUP, OK/On-Off, +/- β€’ It does NOT accept direct commands for exact current or cutoff values β€’ Therefore automated app cycles are blocked on v1.1 by design β€” the app tells you instead of applying a wrong setpoint to your cell β€’ Recommended use: set current and cutoff manually on the DL24, then use the app in Manual mode for live values, timing, logging, charts and export β€’ Select "Firmware v1.1" in Settings, Protocol, so the app uses the matching command set DOES NOT WORK β€’ Stock classic-Bluetooth (SPP) module: iOS does not allow regular apps to use SPP. A BLE serial module or BLE-to-serial bridge is required. β€’ USB / HID connection to the load (iOS has no equivalent of the vendor PC app) β€’ CR / CP / CV modes: the Atorch protocol exposes only constant current (CC). Other modes can neither be read nor set β€” by any app, on any firmware. β€’ iOS 16 or older β€” this app requires iOS 17.0 or newer. REQUIRED HARDWARE FOR A REAL CONNECTION β€’ Atorch DL24 / DL24P electronic load, plus one of: - a BLE serial module (HM-10 or compatible, service FFE0 / characteristic FFE1) in place of the classic Bluetooth module, or - an external BLE-to-serial bridge exposing FFE0/FFE1 or the Nordic UART Service (6E400001-B5A3-F393-E0A9-E50E24DCCA9E) β€’ Related Atorch meters advertising as DL24P, DL24_BLE, DL24, AT24, UD24, UD18 or DT24 are detected during the scan, but only the DL24 load family is supported for control. NO HARDWARE? Simulation Mode runs the complete app with a realistic simulated discharge, so you can evaluate every screen before buying an adapter. FEATURES BATTERY TESTING β€’ Constant-current discharge with adjustable cutoff voltage β€’ Real-time voltage, current, power and temperature β€’ Capacity (mAh) and energy (Wh) measurement β€’ Time and capacity limits LIVE DATA β€’ Real-time discharge curves with zoom and pan β€’ Voltage, current and capacity plots β€’ Live Activity on the Lock Screen, Always-On Display and Dynamic Island β€’ Home Screen widgets for the running test β€’ Background Bluetooth so a test keeps logging TEST CYCLES (firmware v5.1) β€’ Presets for LiPo, Li-Ion, LiFePO4 and NiMH β€’ Custom cycles with discharge, rest and ramp phases EXPORT β€’ CSV export of the full measurement log β€’ PDF test report with the run summary β€’ Share sheet support for both Perfect for battery capacity verification, cell matching and sorting, quality control, hobby electronics and lab use. SAFETY: You are testing real cells at real currents. Always verify current and cutoff values on the device itself, use protected cells or a current-limited bench setup, keep physical access to the load's stop control, and never leave a running test unattended. Universal Load Controller is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by Atorch.

Screenshots

FastenIQ4 screens
Universal Load Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FastenIQ at Free against Universal Load Controller's $5.99. Universal Load Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

FastenIQ is free to download; Universal Load Controller costs $5.99 up front. FastenIQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Universal Load Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FastenIQ versus Universal Load Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastenIQUniversal Load Controller
PriceFree β€” better$5.99
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRevoroute LtdHendrik Kaiser

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FastenIQ

One-time1
  • FastenIQ Pro$2.99
None

Universal Load Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FastenIQ free?
FastenIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Load Controller free?
Universal Load Controller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FastenIQ or Universal Load Controller have ads?
Neither FastenIQ nor Universal Load Controller shows ads.

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