ElcoMaster vs CIA Global Workflow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ElcoMaster
Instantly transfer and analyze readings from compatible inspection gauges directly to your mobile device. Generate reports and email data from the field without needing a computer, saving time and money.
- Transfer readings from Elcometer gauges
- On-site data analysis
- Email data and reports from the field
- Map readings
- Add photos to readings
- Generate PDF reports
- Export to Excel
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ElcoMaster™ Mobile App transfers readings from Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod Elcometer inspection gauges straight to your device, allowing data analysis immediately on site, without having to turn on a computer. When time is critical - the user can quickly email data or reports from their phone to the client in seconds – whilst still out in the field. Key Features of ElcoMaster™ Mobile App • Compatible with Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod versions of the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge, Elcometer 224 Surface Profile Gauge, Elcometer 510 Automatic Adhesion Tester, Elcometer 480 Glossmeter, Elcometer NDT MTG/PTG series, Elcometer 311 Automotive Refinishing Gauge, Elcometer 415 Industrial Paint & Powder Thickness Gauge, Elcometer 319 Dewpoint Meter, Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter, Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge • Intuitive, easy to use navigation system. • See live readings directly on the phone and save them into batches. • Map readings on to a map. • Take photographs with the phone and add them to batch readings at the click of a button. • Analyse data via sequential readings, statistics, charts & histograms or on images. • Quickly transfer inspection data from phone to PC for further analysis and reporting. • Generate PDF reports • Export batches to Microsoft Excel® Spreadsheets • Sync data to the Cloud via Google Drive, Dropbox or FTP As the data is transferred to the mobile, the inspection gauge does not have to be taken off site, so it can continue to work, without interruption – saving valuable time and money.
CIA Global Workflow
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CIA Global Workflow enables you to transform rigid paper-based processes into digital workflows. It empowers your frontline workforce with self-guided, interactive, and contextual instructions during service, quality assurance, and other repetitive operational processes. You can easily create, deploy and execute dynamic workflows; capture work data and start building a digital knowledge network for training, reporting, and inspecting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ElcoMaster at 14.2 against CIA Global Workflow's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ElcoMaster | CIA Global Workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elcometer Limited | CIA Global Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
ElcoMaster
No in-app purchases
CIA Global Workflow
No in-app purchases
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