Comparison

Installation Instructions vs PTS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hydraulic seal installation (rod/piston)
  • Radial oil seal installation
  • Mechanical face seal installation
  • Visual inspection guidance
  • Common installation mistakes
  • Use of assembly tools
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Component tracking
  • Replacement hose assembly lookup
  • Connects to local distributors
  • Accurate component identification
  • Fast service
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Installation Instructions4 screens
PTS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Installation Instructions versus PTS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstallation InstructionsPTS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrelleborg Sealing SolutionsParker Hannifin Corporation

Customer experience

Installation Instructions

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PTS Mobile

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Installation Instructions

No in-app purchases

None

PTS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Installation Instructions free?
Installation Instructions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTS Mobile free?
PTS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Installation Instructions or PTS Mobile?
Installation Instructions is rated higher. Installation Instructions averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PTS Mobile averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Installation Instructions or PTS Mobile have ads?
Neither Installation Instructions nor PTS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Installation Instructions or PTS Mobile?
Installation Instructions ships an update every 11 months, and PTS Mobile monthly. Most recently, Installation Instructions was updated on October 18, 2026 and PTS Mobile on October 19, 2026.

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