AnchorTest vs Design Materials
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AnchorTest
This iPad app streamlines on-site geotechnical testing for ground anchor post-tensioning. It simplifies data collection, visualization, and analysis using cloud computing and AI, ensuring compliance with international standards. The app facilitates efficient reporting and communication of test results.
- On-site test result recording
- Data visualization and analysis
- Cloud computing integration
- AI-powered insights
- Compliance with international standards
- Simplified reporting and communication
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AnchorTest® is a cutting-edge iPad app designed by geotechnical specialists for recording on-site test results during post-tensioning of ground anchors. AnchorTest simplifies the process of collecting, visualizing, and analyzing test results using modern technologies like Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence. It's compliant with international standards including BS8081, PTI DC35.1-14, and EN ISO 22477-5:2018, ensuring accurate and reliable results. AnchorTest has been used in various building and infrastructure projects worldwide from Australia to the United States, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, including testing the highest capacity anchors on a dam upgrade project in South Africa. It's user-friendly, requires minimal training, and saves time and money by eliminating costly manual labor. The app simplifies the reporting process and allows faster communication of all test results in a tabulated and organized manner via the AnchorTest Cloud(*) website, making it a cost-effective solution for projects of any size. (*) Subscription to AnchorTest Cloud services is required for full functionality of AnchorTest app. Subscription is available via In-App Purchase. Monthly subscription price is $999 or equivalent local currency as determined by AppStore pricing tiers. Subscription automatically renews monthly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account. You can manage your subscription in Account Settings after purchase. For this auto renewable subscription standard AppStore terms of use apply. By subscribing to AnchorTest, you confirm acceptance of our Terms of Use: https://www.anchortest.app/s/terms_of_use.pdf Please note that the supplied information for subscription is secured under our Privacy Policy: https://www.anchortest.app/privacy-policy#page
Design Materials
This app serves as an offline reference guide for various design materials, including polymers and metals. It allows users to manage their own material data, view 3D models, and capture objects with their device's camera. Ideal for professionals and hobbyists involved in product design and 3D printing.
- Offline material reference guide
- Custom material and resin management
- 3D model viewer and import/export
- Object capture via device camera
- Favorites and notes section
- Cross-device compatibility (iOS, macOS)
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Design Materials is an offline material reference guide trusted by hundreds of Engineers, Architects and Designers all over the World. The App was created to be a personal tool to help me take design decisions during the concept ideation of industrial products, in particular for 3D printing. Due to high demand, I decided to make it public and share it's information and power. Basically, it provides the fundamentals for most design/engineer materials on the market, based on reliable and curated academic sources. In addition, you can now create and manager your own Material, Resin or Filament data. Finally, the App features Apple Intelligence (AI) with a pair of Entity Masters in material engineering and STEM: HAL 9000 and Elemento, which can be accessed 24/7 while being on or offline (no internet). The guide contains material categories such as polymers, metals, naturals and more. All of these include synthetic, organic, bio-degradable, plastic, and much more subcategories. Each material contains information such as: About, Properties, Tags, Applications, Types and Photos. HAL 9000 & Elemento (AI entities): The legend of HAL is back. Ask anything from space to robotics or biology, HAL and Elemento are Gods of material engineering and science. HAL does precise flawless analysis while Elemento brings fresh human creativity with an attitude. In addition, you can choose the Tone of AI: Formal, Friendly, Direct or Arrogant. Both AI Entities work offline 24/7. Other features includes: • AI Chat with HAL 9000 or Elemento • Material Packs (subscribers) • 3D-model viewer/import/export • Object Capture: Scan Objects • Favorites section • Offline reference (no Internet needed) • Long list of properties per material • Save Notes per material/resin/filament • Create Designs using Apple Pencil • Support for all iPhone screen sizes • Dark Mode • iPadOS support • MacOS support • Continuous Updates with New Content • UNIVERSAL PURCHASE - One Payment for all Devices New Pro version auto-renew subscriptions: - 1 year (Gold) | 3 month (Silver) | 1 month (Bronze) subscriptions* - Access to all material database ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • Terms of use (EULA): https://www.termsfeed.com/live/faff17b4-8765-4690-b57e-9aabde3d2950
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Design Materials at free with in-app purchases against AnchorTest's subscription. Design Materials also leads on device support (3 vs 1). AnchorTest's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. AnchorTest sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $999.99 per 7 days and Design Materials sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AnchorTest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AnchorTest | Design Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hetGE LLC | Chrystian Enriquez |
Customer experience
AnchorTest
Design Materials
In-app purchases
AnchorTest
- AnchorTest Weekly$999.997 Days
Design Materials
- Bronze member$7.991 Month
- Silver member$17.993 Months
- Gold member$49.991 Year
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