Comparison

ElcoMaster vs VMflow

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

VMflow

Features
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VMflow is the operator's companion for running vending machines. Built for the field and for one-handed use, it puts your fleet's numbers and your day's work in one place. DASHBOARD See today's and this week's revenue and sales at a glance, a 30-day trend chart, low-stock alerts, and how many machines are online. MACHINES Every machine sorted by stock urgency, with revenue for today, yesterday, this week and last week, product deficits, and warehouse availability at a glance. TRAYS & STOCK Full control over each machine's slots: add slots singly or in batches, set products, capacities and refill thresholds, and adjust stock with quick +/- steppers. GUIDED REFILL A step-by-step refill tour optimised for the field: pack products across machines, pick your route, refill to capacity with automatic warehouse deduction, and review before you commit. WAREHOUSE FIFO stock batches with expiry tracking, barcode-assisted intake, transaction history, and minimum-stock alerts. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Optional low-stock and event alerts so you know before a machine runs dry. VMflow connects to a self-hosted VMflow backend that you or your organisation operate. It is a tool for managing your own vending business — you sign in to your organisation's server; new team members join by invitation. You can delete your account at any time from within the app (Settings → Delete Account).

Screenshots

ElcoMaster4 screens
VMflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VMflow at weekly against ElcoMaster's every 2 months. ElcoMaster's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElcoMaster ships an update every 2 months, VMflow weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ElcoMaster versus VMflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElcoMasterVMflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElcometer LimitedLucien Kerl

In-app purchases

None

ElcoMaster

No in-app purchases

None

VMflow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ElcoMaster free?
ElcoMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VMflow free?
VMflow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ElcoMaster or VMflow have ads?
Neither ElcoMaster nor VMflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ElcoMaster or VMflow?
ElcoMaster ships an update every 2 months, and VMflow weekly. Most recently, ElcoMaster was updated on November 1, 2026 and VMflow on October 21, 2026.

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