Comparison

Welding Reference Pro vs Timegrapher Logging

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

Head to head
About

Welding Reference Pro

This app provides welders with essential tools, including calculators for settings and costs, comprehensive reference guides, and exam preparation modules. It offers offline access to all features, with a one-time purchase unlocking advanced calculators and exam practice.

Highlights
  • Weld setting calculators
  • Filler metal estimation
  • Unit conversion
  • Reference guides
  • Training modules
  • Exam preparation
  • Qualification tracking
Features
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Welding Reference Pro puts every tool a welder needs in one app — calculators, reference guides, training, and QA checklists. No internet required. No subscription. One price, everything unlocked. CALCULATORS (8) Weld Settings — enter your process, material, and thickness to get amperage, voltage, wire speed, and electrode recommendations for MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core. Wire Feed Speed — convert between wire feed speed and deposition rate across 6 wire diameters. Gas Flow — get shielding gas type and flow rate recommendations by process, material, joint type, and position. Filler Weight Estimator — calculate pounds of filler metal needed for 5 joint types with waste factors. Unit Converter — 7 categories including length, temperature, pressure, flow rate, weight, heat input, and area. Weld Cost Estimator — estimate labor, filler, and gas costs with your own custom rates. Edit every rate in the app. Heat Input (Pro) — calculate joules per inch with process efficiency factors for SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and SAW. Preheat Calculator (Pro) — input your carbon equivalent elements and thickness to get preheat temperature and crack sensitivity assessment. REFERENCE GUIDES (9) 27 electrodes and filler metals — E6010 through Inconel, searchable by classification, type, or application. Electrode Guide, Welding Symbol Decoder (18 AWS A2.4 symbols), Joint Preparation Guide (13 joints), Weld Defect ID (10 defects with causes and fixes), Gas Reference Chart, Material Properties (18 materials including duplex and nickel alloys), NDE Methods, Heat Treatment Reference, and Pipe Welding schedules. TRAINING ACADEMY 6 study modules with spaced repetition: Welding Fundamentals, Electrode Mastery, Blueprint Reading, Metallurgy, Weld Quality, and Code Awareness. Questions you get wrong come back sooner. Track your streak and progress. EXAM PREP (Pro) Practice for CWI (56 questions), AWS D1.1 (85 questions), ASME Section IX (88 questions), OSHA Welding Safety (56 questions), and Welding Math (45 questions). Timed mode, score history, and category filtering. ENTERPRISE FEATURES Qualification Tracker — track your welding certifications, positions, and expiration dates. Get warned when a cert is expiring. QA Checklists — pre-weld, during-weld, and post-weld inspection checklists with standard templates. Tag by project. Weld Log — attach a photo from your library, tag welding parameters, and save locally. Export to CSV or PDF for QA documentation. Global Search — type "7018" and find the electrode, compatible settings, and defect fixes all at once. Tap any result to copy it to clipboard. Save and name any calculation. Export results as PDF. FREE FEATURES: 6 calculators (Weld Settings, Wire Feed Speed, Gas Flow, Filler Weight, Unit Converter, Weld Cost), all 9 reference guides, Training Academy study modules, qualification tracker, checklists, weld log (up to 15 entries). PRO UNLOCK ($9.99 one-time): Heat Input Calculator, Preheat Calculator, CWI Exam Prep, AWS D1.1 Exam Prep, ASME IX Exam Prep, OSHA Safety Exam Prep, Welding Math practice, WPS Reference templates, Distortion Guide, unlimited weld log entries. No subscription. No ads. No account required. No personal data collected — just anonymous usage diagnostics.

About

Timegrapher Logging

This free utility app helps watchmakers log timegrapher readings without fancy print output. It performs mathematical calculations and saves clean, professional results to your camera roll.

Highlights
  • Log positional readings
  • Include diagonal readings
  • Isochronism readings with comparison
  • Dynamic poising heavy spot identification
  • Save results to camera roll
Features
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Free app. No ads. For watchmakers who have a timegrapher such as a Weishi 1000 or others that do not have a fancy print output for readings, use this tool for your data point entries and it will provide mathematical calculations and a clean output to your camera roll. -Log positional readings for your standard five or six positional measurements. -Optionally include diagonal readings. -Optionally include Isochronism readings that will automatically compare between your 0-hour and 24-hour measurements. -Dynamic poising heavy spot identification on the balance wheel. -A button to "save results to camera roll" in a clean, simple, and professional output. I am an engineer, programmer, and hobbyist watchmaker. I created this app as a watchmaker for watchmakers and is my contribution to help carry on the art of watchmaking. If you find this app useful, feel free to share your experience or consider a donation to contribute to the cost of keeping this app free in the app store.

Screenshots

Welding Reference Pro4 screens
Timegrapher Logging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Timegrapher Logging at free against Welding Reference Pro's free with in-app purchases. Welding Reference Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Welding Reference Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timegrapher Logging sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Welding Reference Pro against 5.0 for Timegrapher Logging. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Welding Reference Pro ships an update every 4 days, Timegrapher Logging every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Welding Reference Pro versus Timegrapher Logging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWelding Reference ProTimegrapher Logging
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZIma Logistics LLCDANIEL DAVID RICKS

Customer experience

Welding Reference Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Timegrapher Logging

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Welding Reference Pro

One-time1
  • Pro Tools$9.99
3 purchases

Timegrapher Logging

One-time3
  • Tip $0.99$0.99
  • Tip 1.99$1.99
  • Tip $4.99$4.99

Questions

Is Welding Reference Pro free?
Welding Reference Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timegrapher Logging free?
Timegrapher Logging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Welding Reference Pro or Timegrapher Logging?
Welding Reference Pro and Timegrapher Logging are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Welding Reference Pro or Timegrapher Logging have ads?
Neither Welding Reference Pro nor Timegrapher Logging shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Welding Reference Pro or Timegrapher Logging?
Welding Reference Pro ships an update every 4 days, and Timegrapher Logging every 3 days. Most recently, Welding Reference Pro was updated on September 26, 2026 and Timegrapher Logging on September 19, 2026.

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