Comparison

ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ vs Solution Dilution Calculator

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

Head to head
About

ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™

This application transforms your iOS device into a powerful water quality measurement tool when paired with specific pocket testers. It offers wireless data logging, calibration tracking, and exportable reports for various water parameters.

Highlights
  • Wireless communication with pocket testers
  • Intuitive GUI for pairing and calibration
  • On-board database for measurements
  • Data export in .xls, .xlsx, .csv formats
  • Automatic calibration records
  • Supports conductivity, TDS, salinity, pH, ORP, and temperature
Features
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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Myron L® Company ULTRAPEN PTBTX (First Generation Ultrapen; Lot Code Y1930 and earlier) Models: PTBT1; PTBT2 or PTBT3 DOES NOT WORK with Myron L® Company ULTRAPEN PTBTx2 (Second Generation; Lot Code Y1931 and later). INTRODUCTION ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The ULTRAPEN PTBTX App is a GUI and communication application that, when paired with one of Myron L® Company's First generation ULTRAPEN pocket testers, converts your iOS device into an accurate, reliable, fast and simple to use measurement and data storage device to use in diverse water quality applications. ADVANCED FEATURES INCLUDE: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - Wireless communication between the tester and your iOS device means no bothersome wires to interfere with quickly moving from sample to sample and the paired mobile device can be held safely away from the liquid samples being measured. - Intuitive GUI design for easily pairing, calibrating, measuring and recording measurements in the App on-board database. - The database can be sorted, filtered and exported via your devices email App as either .xls; .xlsx, .csv formatted attachments - Automatic records made of every calibration performed on each PTBTX2 pocket tester. WORKS WITH ULTRAPENX2 POCKET TESTERS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ULTRAPEN PTBT1 (First Generation) - Measures Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Salinity, and Temperature. ULTRAPEN PTBT2 (First Generation) - Measures pH and Temperature. Can be calibrated using 1, 2, and 3 point calibration options. ULTRAPEN PTBT3 (First Generation) - Measures Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) and Temperature. Can be calibrated to one of three different calibration points (80 mV, 260 mV, or 470 mV). The PTBT2 and the PTBT3 Include a sample and hold mode as well as a live measurements mode. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Myron L® is a registered trademark of the Myron L® Company, 2450 Impala Drive, Carlsbad CA, 92010-7226 Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG

About

Solution Dilution Calculator

This utility app helps users calculate the precise volume of stock concentrate needed to create a diluted solution of a specific concentration and volume. It supports various concentration units and is designed for educational and research laboratory use.

Highlights
  • Dilution calculations
  • Supports mass/volume units
  • Supports weight/volume units
  • Ideal for labs and education
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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The Solution Dilution Calculator calculates the volume of stock concentrate needed to achieve a specified volume and concentration. It uses the formula: C₁V₁ = C₂V₂ where: C₁ = Initial concentration (stock solution) V₁ = Volume to be removed (aliquot) from the stock solution C₂ = Final concentration of the diluted solution V₂ = Final volume of the diluted solution (after dilution with the solvent) Designed for both teaching and research laboratories, this calculator can be used for dilution calculations with solutions expressed in mass per volume (e.g., g/L, mg/mL) or weight per volume (e.g., % w/v) concentration units. Example Dilution Calculation: Question: What volume of a 10 mM stock solution is required to prepare 20 mL of a 50 μM solution? Solution: Using the equation C₁V₁ = C₂V₂, where: C₁ = 10 mM C₂ = 50 μM V₂ = 20 mL V₁ = Unknown Steps: Enter 10 into the Concentration (start) box and select millimolar (mM). Enter 50 into the Concentration (final) box and select micromolar (μM). Enter 20 into the Volume (final) box and select milliliters (mL). The result, 100 microliters (0.1 mL), will appear automatically. Thank you for your support! Stay tuned for more updates.

Screenshots

ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™4 screens
Solution Dilution Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ at 100% against Solution Dilution Calculator's 0%. ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 22 months). Solution Dilution Calculator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On 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

ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ is free to download; Solution Dilution Calculator costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solution Dilution Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Solution Dilution Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ ships an update every 5 months, Solution Dilution Calculator every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ versus Solution Dilution Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™Solution Dilution Calculator
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyron L CompanyNitrio

Customer experience

ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Solution Dilution Calculator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™

No in-app purchases

None

Solution Dilution Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ free?
ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solution Dilution Calculator free?
Solution Dilution Calculator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ or Solution Dilution Calculator?
Solution Dilution Calculator is rated higher. ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Solution Dilution Calculator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ or Solution Dilution Calculator have ads?
Neither ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ nor Solution Dilution Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ or Solution Dilution Calculator?
ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ ships an update every 5 months, and Solution Dilution Calculator every 22 months. Most recently, ULTRAPEN™ PTBTx™ was updated on October 7, 2026 and Solution Dilution Calculator on September 29, 2026.

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