Comparison

LiftIQ Field Meter vs The Elevator Database

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

Head to head
About

LiftIQ Field Meter

This app helps elevator and escalator professionals document field work, capture measurements, and organize results. It offers various tools for speed, noise, light, and AR measurements, with different subscription tiers for advanced features and team collaboration.

Highlights
  • Speed and motion capture
  • Ambient noise and light readings
  • Door timing and reusable timers
  • AR measurement and LiDAR tools
  • Audio notes and transcription
  • PDF and CSV reporting
  • Crew cloud sharing
Features
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Built by an elevator professional for elevator professionals. LiftIQ Field Meter helps elevator and escalator professionals capture measurements, document field work, and organize results on iPhone. START FREE Try professional field tools for 14 days. After the local trial, LiftIQ Free includes basic speed, ambient noise and estimated light captures, one reusable timer, and up to 10 saved evaluation records on your device. Existing saved records remain available to read and update when your plan changes. Crew cloud sharing requires an active Crew subscription. Free use is supported by a labeled banner on the idle Home screen. Ads never appear during captures, timers, recording, calibration, saving or offline use. Ad privacy choices are available in the app. FIELD TOOLS • Speed and motion capture • Ambient noise and estimated light readings • Door timing and reusable timers • AR measurement and LiDAR tools on supported devices • Property and unit information, notes and saved history • Audio notes, on-device transcription and summaries on supported devices • PDF and CSV reporting, with capabilities and allowances based on your plan CHOOSE YOUR PLAN LiftIQ Lite — $4.99/month: speed measurement, unlimited saved speed-test history and basic speed sharing. LiftIQ One — $19.99/month or $199.99/year: individual field workflow, AR tools, audio notes and LiftIQ-branded PDF/CSV reports, with plan allowances. LiftIQ Plus — $39.99/month or $399.99/year: advanced individual tools, unlimited individual history, transcription and branded reporting on supported devices. LiftIQ Crew — $99/month: everything in Plus for the subscriber, plus a shared unit database and maintenance-visit assignment for the subscriber and up to two invited mechanics, with up to 100 managed units. Crew sharing uses iCloud and requires both Records and Access invitations to be accepted. Invited mechanics do not need a separate Crew subscription to use that shared workspace. All paid plans are ad-free. Prices are US prices; your local App Store price applies. Availability depends on device hardware, system capabilities and your selected plan. YOUR RECORDS Personal records remain on your device unless you choose to export or share them. Selected Crew workspace records sync through iCloud with your invited participants. Removing Crew access stops future authorized sync; downloaded copies may remain on participants' devices. LiftIQ does not attach client names, job records, measurements or recordings to advertising requests. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. The local 14-day field-tool trial is separate from an App Store subscription introductory offer. Privacy: https://liftiqpro.com/privacy Terms: https://liftiqpro.com/terms Support: support@liftiqpro.com

About

The Elevator Database

Access detailed elevator and escalator records directly on your iPhone. Search by address or equipment number to quickly find information on conveyances, manufacturers, and inspections. Optimized for field professionals needing instant access to data.

Highlights
  • Fast, native iOS experience
  • Search by address or equipment number
  • View detailed equipment information
  • Building and location details
  • Equipment manufacturer and model info
  • Inspection and equipment data
  • Share records with others
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The Elevator Database IOS Edition Access elevator records wherever your work takes you. The Elevator Database brings fast, native access to elevator information directly to your iPhone. Search by address or state equipment number and instantly view detailed records for elevators, escalators, and other conveyances. Whether you’re in the field, meeting with a customer, or researching equipment, the information you need is always at your fingertips. Features • Fast, native iOS experience • Search by address or equipment number • View detailed equipment information • Building and location details • Equipment manufacturer and model information • Inspection and equipment data • Share records with others • Optimized for field technicians and industry professionals Designed for elevator mechanics, inspectors, consultants, building owners, property managers, and anyone who needs quick access to elevator information. The Elevator Database is continually expanding with new features, additional jurisdictions, and ongoing improvements to provide the best possible field experience.

Screenshots

LiftIQ Field Meter4 screens
The Elevator Database3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Elevator Database at none against LiftIQ Field Meter's 6. The Elevator Database also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. LiftIQ Field Meter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Elevator Database asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LiftIQ Field Meter against 5.0 for The Elevator Database. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiftIQ Field Meter versus The Elevator Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftIQ Field MeterThe Elevator Database
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean WellsLoberLab LLC

Customer experience

LiftIQ Field Meter

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

The Elevator Database

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LiftIQ Field Meter

Subscriptions6
  • LiftIQ Lite$4.991 Month
  • LiftIQ One (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • LiftIQ Plus (Monthly)$39.991 Month
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  • LiftIQ Crew$99.001 Month
  • LiftIQ One (Annual)$199.991 Year
  • LiftIQ Plus (Annual)$399.991 Year
None

The Elevator Database

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiftIQ Field Meter free?
LiftIQ Field Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Elevator Database free?
The Elevator Database is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LiftIQ Field Meter or The Elevator Database?
LiftIQ Field Meter and The Elevator Database are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do LiftIQ Field Meter or The Elevator Database have ads?
LiftIQ Field Meter shows ads; The Elevator Database does not.

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