Comparison

ElcoMaster vs PosiTector

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

PosiTector

This app connects advanced measurement devices to your smart device for data management and reporting. It allows for easy creation of custom PDF reports, annotation of readings with images, and seamless cloud backup and sharing of data. Enhance your workflow with intuitive data handling and professional report generation.

Highlights
  • Connects advanced measurement devices
  • Generate custom PDF reports
  • Add images and annotations to readings
  • Cloud backup and synchronization
  • Multi-batch reporting
  • Export data to PosiSoft Desktop
Features
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The PosiTector app connects PosiTector Advanced gage bodies*, PosiTector DPM L probes, PosiTector CMM IS probes, the PosiTector SmartLink, and PosiTest AT-A automatic adhesion testers* to your iOS device. Take full advantage of your smart device’s features including touch screen, keyboard, microphone, camera, email, WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, dictation tools, and more - Auto-pairing Bluetooth Smart connection works up to 10m (30 feet) away - Generate custom, professional PDF reports quickly and easily - Add images to individual readings or batches using the camera or image library - Annotate images using drawing tools - Rename batches and add notes using the keyboard or microphone - Compile multi-batch reports from one or more probes/instrument types - Export measurement data to PosiSoft Desktop v4 Seamless Online Integration with an internet connection. Share, backup, synchronize and report measurement data via email, apps and the cloud - Instantly back up every reading to the cloud – No account required! - Restore data from the cloud to any smart device – add readings, notes and images - Synchronize with your PosiSoft.net account - Share professional PDF reports and CSV data instantly via email, AirPrint, Dropbox or other applications on your device Professional, Custom Reports - Compile single or multi-batch reports from multiple probes and instrument types - Add pictures, screen captures, notes, and more - Email pre-formatted or custom reports from your device instantly PosiTector CMM-IS probes only - Displays the relative humidity and temperature of all PosiTector CMM IS Probes - Record the date and time of all measurement steps in accordance with ASTM F2170 - Include a Blueprint, drawing and images to overlay precise hole/probe locations - Automatically generate custom, professional PDF reports with all information required by ASTM F2170 - Include onsite pictures, screen captures, notes, and more Requires a PosiTest AT-A adhesion tester* or PosiTector Advanced*/SmartLink device with probe. - PosiTector Advanced models support 6000, 200, DPM, DPM L, SPG, RTR, SHD, BHI, SST, GLS, CMM IS, and UTG probes - PosiTector SmartLink models support 6000, DPM, SPG and RTR-H probes * PosiTest AT-A touchscreen models and PosiTector Advanced gage bodies with serial numbers greater than 784000 are compatible with the PosiTector app.

Screenshots

ElcoMaster4 screens
PosiTector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PosiTector at 3.6 against ElcoMaster's 2.4. PosiTector also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

PosiTector holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElcoMaster ships an update every 2 months, PosiTector monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ElcoMaster versus PosiTector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElcoMasterPosiTector
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (10 ratings)3.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1010
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElcometerDeFelsko Corporation

Customer experience

ElcoMaster

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

PosiTector

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

None

ElcoMaster

No in-app purchases

None

PosiTector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ElcoMaster free?
ElcoMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PosiTector free?
PosiTector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ElcoMaster or PosiTector?
PosiTector is rated higher. ElcoMaster averages 2.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PosiTector averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.
Do ElcoMaster or PosiTector have ads?
Neither ElcoMaster nor PosiTector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ElcoMaster or PosiTector?
ElcoMaster ships an update every 2 months, and PosiTector monthly. Most recently, ElcoMaster was updated on June 11, 2026 and PosiTector on September 13, 2026.

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