Comparison

Installation Instructions vs Parker Device Connect

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

Parker Device Connect

Access real-time health, operating, and error history for Parker devices with NFC. View device parameters and store data locally for quick diagnosis, even when the device is powered off.

Highlights
  • Device health status
  • Operating information
  • Error history
  • Device parameter overview
  • NFC data exchange
  • Local data storage
Features
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The Parker Device Connect app provides a quick overview about the current status of Parker devices equipped with an NFC interface. The diagnosis of the devices is possible when it is switched-on and without power supply. Supported functions: - Health status of the device - Operating information - Error history - Overview of device parameters The app exchanges data with the on-board electronics via NFC, displays it to the customer and stores it in a database.

Screenshots

Installation Instructions4 screens
Parker Device Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Parker Device Connect at every 5 months against Installation Instructions's every 11 months. Installation Instructions's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Installation Instructions against 5.0 for Parker Device Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Installation Instructions ships an update every 11 months, Parker Device Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Installation Instructions versus Parker Device Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstallation InstructionsParker Device Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrelleborg Sealing SolutionsParker Hannifin Corporation

Customer experience

Installation Instructions

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

Parker Device Connect

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

In-app purchases

None

Installation Instructions

No in-app purchases

None

Parker Device Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Installation Instructions free?
Installation Instructions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parker Device Connect free?
Parker Device Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Installation Instructions or Parker Device Connect?
Installation Instructions and Parker Device Connect are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Installation Instructions or Parker Device Connect have ads?
Neither Installation Instructions nor Parker Device Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Installation Instructions or Parker Device Connect?
Installation Instructions ships an update every 11 months, and Parker Device Connect every 5 months. Most recently, Installation Instructions was updated on September 21, 2026 and Parker Device Connect on June 1, 2026.

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