Comparison

NVH Source Locator vs Pick and Pull

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

Head to head
About

NVH Source Locator

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NVH Source Locator is a TDOA-based measurement tool for finding noise and vibration sources in structures using accelerometer signals captured on your oscilloscope or measurement system. Built for NVH engineers, automotive diagnostics, machinery troubleshooting, and structural analysis. Works fully offline — no data leaves your device. HOW IT WORKS Place 2–6 accelerometers on a structure, capture the time difference between sensors when they detect the noise/vibration event, and the app calculates where the source is. More sensors mean more precise localization: - 2 sensors → distance along a line - 3 sensors → 2D position - 4 sensors → 3D position - Up to 6 sensors with over-determined least-squares solver for maximum accuracy FEATURES - Seven measurement modes: 2-Sensor, 3-Sensor, 3-Sen+, 4-Sensor, 4-Sen+, 3D, 3D+ - Sound speed library with 100+ engineering materials (metals, polymers, glass, fluids) - Temperature compensation for 14 commonly-used metals (Aluminum, Steel, Copper, etc.) - Custom material support — calibrate in-situ and save the result - Photo annotation — overlay sensor markers on a photo of your setup - PDF report generation with custom header for your company - Backup & restore of all settings, custom materials, favorites, and history FULLY LOCALIZED Complete app interface and on-device user guide in 30 languages: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Português, Polski, Čeština, Slovenčina, Русский, Magyar, Hrvatski, Български, Беларуская, Svenska, Norsk, Suomi, Română, Türkçe, 中文, 日本語, 한국어, العربية, فارسی, हिन्दी, ไทย, Tiếng Việt, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Filipino. Complete online documentation at nvh.evdiag.net mirrors the in-app help in every language. FREE VS PRO The 2-Sensor mode is fully free with no limits. Pro unlocks all advanced modes (3-Sensor through 3D+), photo annotation, PDF reports, custom materials, and backup/restore — a single one-time purchase, lifetime access. WHO IT'S FOR - NVH engineers in automotive, aerospace, and electric vehicle development - Diagnostic specialists tracking down rattles, squeaks, and vibration sources - Structural analysts and acoustic consultants - Machinery maintenance teams locating bearing failures and resonance issues PRIVACY NVH Source Locator works entirely offline. No measurement data leaves your device. No analytics, no tracking. Developed by EVDiag. Full user manual at https://nvh.evdiag.net

About

Pick and Pull

Find specific vehicles and parts at self-service salvage yards. Search live inventory by make, model, and year, browse yards on a map, and get notified when matching cars arrive. Save your favorites to easily track desired vehicles.

Highlights
  • Search yard inventory by make, model, year
  • Browse yards on an interactive map
  • Save favorite vehicles
  • Set arrival alerts for matching cars
  • Filter search results
  • View vehicle details
Features
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Stop wasting trips to the junkyard. Pick and Pull helps you find the exact vehicle you need at self-service salvage yards — so you know the part is there before you grab your tools. Search live yard inventory by make, model, and year, browse yards on a map near you, and save the cars you care about. Set an alert and get notified the moment a matching vehicle rolls into the yard. SEARCH SMARTER • Search self-service yard inventory by make, model, and year • Filter results down to exactly what you're looking for • See when each vehicle was added so you can prioritize fresh arrivals • Tap any car for full details FIND YARDS NEAR YOU • Browse participating yards on an interactive map • Set your location and search radius with a simple slider • See how many matching vehicles are within range • Jump straight from a yard to its full inventory SAVE YOUR FAVORITES • Bookmark vehicles you want to pull from • Keep a running list of the cars you're tracking • Swipe to remove what you no longer need GET ALERTS FOR NEW ARRIVALS • Create an alert for a specific make, model, and year • Scope alerts to the yards you actually visit • Get a local notification when a match arrives • Never miss a hard-to-find donor car again PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium for unlimited searches and unlimited alerts. The free version includes 5 searches per day and 1 saved alert. • Monthly and yearly subscription options • Restore purchases anytime from Settings Whether you're a weekend mechanic, a DIY restorer, or a pro parts hunter, Pick and Pull turns hours of driving and guessing into a few taps. Pick and Pull is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Pick-n-Pull, Row52, or any salvage yard operator. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

NVH Source Locator4 screens
Pick and Pull4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NVH Source Locator at none against Pick and Pull's shown. NVH Source Locator also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NVH Source Locator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pick and Pull sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NVH Source Locator ships an update every 4 days, Pick and Pull weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NVH Source Locator versus Pick and Pull: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNVH Source LocatorPick and Pull
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman FrantaVladimir Kostadinov Stoyanov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NVH Source Locator

One-time1
  • NVH Source Locator Pro$19.99
4 purchases

Pick and Pull

Subscriptions4
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Main$3.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly Main3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is NVH Source Locator free?
NVH Source Locator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pick and Pull free?
Pick and Pull is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NVH Source Locator or Pick and Pull have ads?
Pick and Pull shows ads; NVH Source Locator does not.
Which is updated more often, NVH Source Locator or Pick and Pull?
NVH Source Locator ships an update every 4 days, and Pick and Pull weekly. Most recently, NVH Source Locator was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pick and Pull on November 5, 2026.

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