TechRef vs Thread Chart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TechRef
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The drawing says 50.000 +0.200 / -0.000. The machine needs 50.100. TechRef does that math, converts it into every unit, and records what you measure. Built for the everyday questions on the shop floor. WHY THE CENTER VALUE MATTERS The center of an asymmetric tolerance is not the nominal size. TechRef calculates the true center and the full band, so you get it right in one setup. Input: 50.000 +0.200 / -0.000 Center: 50.100 Range: 50.000 – 50.200 mm 50.1000 (50.0000 – 50.2000) in 1.9724 ( 1.9686 – 1.9763) TOLERANCES FROM THE STANDARD (TechRef Pro) Pick an ISO 2768 class (f, m, c, v) or an ISO 286 fit (hole H7, shafts g6 to p6), and TechRef looks up the deviations for your size. Pick a shaft to see how it fits an H7 hole: clearance, transition or interference. Use ISO, JIS, EN, DIN or BS names; only standards officially identical to ISO are listed. TABLES AND CALCULATORS • Tolerance tables (TechRef Pro): ISO 2768 and ISO 286 (H7, g6 to p6, fits with H7), up to 500 mm • Tap drill charts (TechRef Pro): Metric, Unified and Whitworth, with minor diameter limits. Sizes that could not be verified are left out • Drill size charts: number, letter and fractional drills in inches and mm • Cutting speed and feed: spindle speed, cutting speed and feed rate, in mm and m/min or inch and SFM. Formulas only RECORD WHAT YOU MEASURE Add measured values to any point in a sheet. Each entry updates the count, mean, max, min, range, standard deviation, deviation from target, out-of-tolerance count, Cp and Cpk. Drawing: 25.000 ±0.100 Measured: 25.02 / 25.05 / 24.98 / 25.12 / 25.03 Mean: 25.040 (+0.040 from target) Out of tolerance: 1 / 5 The target is the tolerance center, so you see which way to adjust. Drawing in mm, measuring in inches? Record in your own unit. Free, and not counted toward the save limit. INSPECTION SHEETS AND CSV Create a sheet per part with points, each with its own dimension and tolerance. Export CSV per point or per measured value. 13 CATEGORIES, 100+ UNITS Length, pressure, torque, force, temperature and more. Show only the units you use, from mm and inch to bar, psi, kgf/cm², N·m and lbf·ft. Factors come from exact definitions, never rounded approximations. SAFE-SIDE ROUNDING Bands are rounded inward, so a part inside the band on screen is inside it for real. 10 LANGUAGES English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Follows your device, or choose in Settings. FREE, AND TechRef Pro Conversions, manual tolerances, drill charts, the cutting calculator, Sheets, measured values and CSV export are free. Saving dimensions has a limited number of free saves, then once per hour. TechRef Pro, a one-time purchase, removes the limit and unlocks tap drill charts, tolerance tables and tolerances from the standard. No subscription. EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE No server, fully offline. No ads, no tracking, no analytics, no account. ALSO History with search, labels and memos · 1 to 6 decimal places · How to Use · Dynamic Type · Light and dark · iPhone and iPad
Thread Chart
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Thread Chart: Tap Drill & CNC is a professional reference and calculation tool designed for machinists, CNC operators, engineers, fabricators, mechanics, and manufacturing professionals. Quickly find common thread specifications, tap drill sizes, thread pitches, and machining information without carrying printed charts. Use the app as a convenient on-the-job reference for thread selection, drilling, tapping, and CNC machining tasks. Key Features: • Comprehensive thread size reference • Tap drill size lookup • Metric and Imperial thread support • Thread pitch information • Major, minor, and pitch diameter references • CNC threading calculation tools • Internal and external thread information • Fast search and easy filtering • Clear, shop-friendly interface • Useful for machining, fabrication, and engineering Perfect For: • CNC Machinists • Machine Shop Professionals • Engineers • Fabricators • Mechanics • Manufacturing Technicians • Engineering Students • DIY Machining Enthusiasts Keep essential thread and tap drill information at your fingertips with Thread Chart: Tap Drill & CNC. in-app purchase included Lifetime to Remove Ads Privacy Policy : https://semiconhub.in/manager/privacy.html Terms and Condition : https://semiconhub.in/manager/tcondition.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Thread Chart at 15.6 against TechRef's 17.6. On price, ads, 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. TechRef sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Thread Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | TechRef | Thread Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | MASARU KATO | Sachinbhai Surani |
In-app purchases
TechRef
- TechRef Pro$6.99
Thread Chart
- Lifetime Premium$14.99
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