Welding Reference Pro vs RemoteWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Weld setting calculators
- Filler metal estimation
- Unit conversion
- Reference guides
- Training modules
- Exam preparation
- Qualification tracking
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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.
RemoteWave
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Your TV remote, always within reach. Smart TV Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a convenient remote control for compatible televisions. Connect your mobile device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, discover available devices, complete pairing, and start controlling your TV. KEY FEATURES • Discover compatible TVs on your local Wi-Fi network • Control power, volume, mute, channels, and navigation • Manage play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward • Launch favorite streaming apps when supported • Save favorite channels for quick access • Create command macros for repeated actions • View your recent command history • Save and switch between multiple TVs • Personalize TV names and profiles • Cast selected photos, videos, and media links to supported TVs • Available in English, French, and Arabic COMPATIBILITY Smart TV Remote works with selected Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, and Roku devices. Available features depend on the TV manufacturer, model, year, software version, and network configuration. Some commands, applications, wake functions, or casting features may not be available on every television. Your iPhone or iPad and television must normally be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network. FREE AND PREMIUM The free version includes advertising. Optional Premium in-app purchases provide an ad-free experience and access to future Premium improvements. Available plans and prices are displayed inside the app before purchase confirmation. Purchases can be restored from Settings. PRIVACY No user account is required. Paired TV information, preferences, favorites, command history, and macros are stored locally on your device. Photos and videos are accessed only when you select media to cast. Selected media is transferred to the television through your local network and is not uploaded to a server operated by the developer. Smart TV Remote is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, or Roku, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Welding Reference Pro at none against RemoteWave's shown. RemoteWave's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Welding Reference Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RemoteWave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Welding Reference Pro | RemoteWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZIma Logistics LLC | LAMINE MESSACI |
In-app purchases
Welding Reference Pro
- Pro Tools$9.99
RemoteWave
- Smart TV Remote Premium$1.99
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