Comparison

EMCO vs Equotip

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

Head to head
About

EMCO

Features
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The EMCO-TEST app includes helpful tools regardless of your hardness testing machine! This app offers the following tools: •Hardness conversion •Diagonal conversion •Maximum error of hardness testing machine •Rockwell and Vickers corrections •Lens selection •Hardness Know-How Hardness conversion: With this tool you can quickly and easily revalue between Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell, Knoop and depth test methods. Maximum error of hardness testing machine: Determine quickly and easily the maximum error of the entered hardness of the test block. In the indirect verification of the hardness testing machine with the test block the permissible limits shall not be exceeded. Rockwell and Vickers corrections: Get your correction value for Rockwell or correction factor for Vickers when you are testing on curved surfaces. Lens selection: Find the right lens for your required hardness testing methods. Hardness Know-How: Find everything about the basic principles of hardness testing (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Knoop as well as other test methods such as carbon, plastic and Leeb testing). According to Standards: ASTM E140 ASTM E18 ASTM E384, E92 ASTM E10 EN ISO 18265 EN ISO 6508 EN ISO 6507 EN ISO 6506 EN ISO 4545

About

Equotip

This application offers portable wireless hardness testing with real-time data sharing and cloud backup. It connects to a compatible impact device via Bluetooth for easy measurements. Review and share reports seamlessly through the app.

Highlights
  • Portable wireless hardness testing
  • Real-time data sharing
  • Cloud backup
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Measurement report generation
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Equotip® by Proceq Developed by Proceq, the inventor of the Leeb measuring principle, Equotip is the world’s first Internet of Things (IoT) / Industry 4.0 portable wireless hardness testing solution with real-time data sharing, cloud backup and an intuitive user interface. Portable hardness testing has never been easier. In 3 simple steps you can conduct a measurement: • Install the Equotip App • Connect the Equotip Live impact device (sold separately) via Bluetooth • Start measuring with one single tap The app works with the Equotip Leeb impact device D and the UCI (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance) hardness test probes that features the full test load range from 1 kg to 10 kgf. All your data is securely synced in real-time. Review and share your measurement reports seamlessly via the app or Eagle Workspace. Proceq of Switzerland was founded in 1954 and is a leading manufacturer of high-quality portable testing solutions for many different industries. The company’s strong research and development team at its headquarters in Switzerland continues to create Swiss-manufactured products which feature the latest technology and set industry standards. With subsidiaries in North and South America, United Kingdom, the Middle East, China and Singapore, the company provides its international customers with excellent local service and support. Proceq is part of the Tectus Group.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EMCO at none against Equotip's shown. EMCO also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

EMCO ships an update every 3 months, Equotip every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on May 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EMCO versus Equotip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMCOEquotip
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB373 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMCO-TEST Prüfmaschinen GmbHScreening Eagle Technologies

In-app purchases

None

EMCO

No in-app purchases

None

Equotip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMCO free?
EMCO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Equotip free?
Equotip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMCO or Equotip have ads?
Equotip shows ads; EMCO does not.
Which is updated more often, EMCO or Equotip?
EMCO ships an update every 3 months, and Equotip every 6 months. Most recently, EMCO was updated on May 28, 2026 and Equotip on September 21, 2026.

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