Installation Instructions vs PTS Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Installation Instructions
This app provides visual guidance for the correct installation of various seals. It uses film, animation, and documentation to simulate expert installation, covering hydraulic, radial, and mechanical face seals, along with visual inspection and common mistakes.
- Hydraulic seal installation (rod/piston)
- Radial oil seal installation
- Mechanical face seal installation
- Visual inspection guidance
- Common installation mistakes
- Use of assembly tools
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The Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Installation Instructions app helps to ensure that seals are properly installed and functioning properly. The Installation Instructions app demonstrates the correct installation techniques for a range of seals. It features a combination of film, animation and supporting documentation to give as close an experience to having the expert install the seals right in front of you. Features at a glance • Installing hydraulic seals for rod and piston with and without pre-tensioning elements • Including single- and double-acting rod and piston seals (PTFE and Polyurethane) • Installing Radial Oil Seals • Installing Mechanical Face Seals • Visual Inspection of seals, bore and shaft, including surface finishes • Common mistakes and best practice during installation • Use of assembly cones and installation tools
PTS Mobile
This app helps users quickly and accurately find replacement hose assemblies and components. It connects users to local distributors using a unique tracking system for efficient service.
- Component tracking
- Replacement hose assembly lookup
- Connects to local distributors
- Accurate component identification
- Fast service
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PTS Mobile from Parker Hannifin is the fastest, easiest and most accurate way of securing a replacement hose assembly or related component. The Parker Tracking System is an innovative component tagging and tracking solution provided by Parker and our business partners worldwide. Each PTS ID number is unique and can be found on millions of hose assemblies on thousands of machines and equipment around the world. The PTS Mobile app connects you to a local authorized distributor who will use the PTS record details to provide you with a fast, easy and accurate replacement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PTS Mobile at monthly against Installation Instructions's every 11 months. PTS Mobile also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2). Installation Instructions's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Installation Instructions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively.
Installation Instructions ships an update every 11 months, PTS Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Installation Instructions | PTS Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.6 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | Parker Hannifin Corporation |
Customer experience
Installation Instructions
PTS Mobile
In-app purchases
Installation Instructions
No in-app purchases
PTS Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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