Comparison

DialRead vs CORE Inspection App

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

Head to head
About

DialRead

Features
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This App connects to the Motionics bluetooth (LE) measurement device and reads the readings from any micrometer, caliper, dial indicator or any other digital measurement instruments from Mitutoyo with SPC output. This system allows you to have a wireless bluetooth measurement device and read the values directly from your iPhone. The App requires the bluetooth measurement device to test but can be fully tested with all its features from the "Run Demo" page of the App. Features: - Continuous or Single Measurement recording options - Real-time plots of reading up to 10 samples/second - 10, 5, 1 Hz sampling rate options - Customizable reading decimal accuracy - Off-line post processing plot - connect to both Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi devices - Off-line polar plot for runout, surface profile test and several other applications - Analog rotating dial indicator (mm and inch) from App - Reading units: mm/inch - Pinch/Pan/Zoom/Zoom All for real-time and off-line graphs - Zoom individually in x or y in plot - Max/Min/Avg/TIR (total indicator reading) values - Total recording Samples/Time values - Green-Red Threshold indicators for TIR - Define Machine ID/Session Name/Operator Name/Company Name for PDF report - QR Reader for Machine ID - Pause/Play Button during recording - Trigger switch of the device to record a reading either from device or from the App - SQLite database - Taking/Restoring Backup through Dropbox - Export SQLite database of the App through Email - Export CSV file of recordings - Export individual measurements (CSV data and PDF report file) to Dropbox PDF Report Generation: - import machine image from camera/library - customize your report logo - import reading plots and polar plots - import TIR health indicator - add custom notes - speech-to-text for notes - automatic data import into report for summary of test - user signature - includes user map/location in the report (can be disabled) - email the pdf report - save the pdf report to database - wireless printing of the pdf report

About

CORE Inspection App

This app streamlines asset and location management for inspections, allowing users to calculate critical pressure and thickness values. It supports photo documentation and customizable checklists, with offline capabilities for global use across various asset-intensive industries.

Highlights
  • Asset and location management
  • Tmin and MAWP calculations
  • Photo documentation
  • Customizable checklists
  • Offline capability
  • ISO 14224 asset settings
Features
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Developed with the user end mind. Providing modern accessible software downloadable from the Apple App store for iOS Devices (iPhone and iPad). Download today start creating locations, calculating Tmin and MAWP, and executing inspections free costs for a single user. No login required, just access to the Apple App store. Developed for the Oil and Gas and Chemical industries, but can be easily used for Transportation, Aeronautical, or other asset intensive industries. Contact info@asint.net if you would like to configure the App to your Inspection Management System or SAP. See Explainer Video at https://youtu.be/Plqm0ijwbfA Functions and Features include: ASSET MANAGEMENT - By default, the software is shipped with ISO 14224 asset settings, but can be customized to meet your needs. - “Recent Assets” are a quick way for the user to quickly navigate to the asset you’re working on. LOCATION MANAGEMENT - User can define Locations against an asset or component for monitoring. - Monitoring the location for thickness, readings, or simply for findings. - Calculate Tmin (thickness minimum) and MAWP (Maximum Allowable Working Pressure). - Create and manage photos stored against the location. As photos are recorded in the inspection, they are aggregated to the location for viewing. INSPECTION MANAGEMENT - The App ships with a default set of Inspections Types, but can be customized to meet your needs. - Default settings have a strong API 510/570 Focus. - Checklists that can be customized. - Customize the data attributes per inspection type. - Findings and traditional summary and recommendations are available. - Photos can be recorded and stored against the inspection event. READY FOR GLOBAL USE - Online and Offline capability. - Supports iPhone and iPad. - Initial installs and updated provided by the Apple App store for ease of distributing. - Metrics and Imperial Unit of Measure. - Asset Hierarchy, Inspection Types, Inspection Content, and other configurable capabilities to meet industry standards or operators best practices. Disclaimer This CORE Inspection App is provided by AsInt, Inc. "as is" and AsInt, Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind concerning the safety, suitability of the calculations for your purpose, accuracy of your data, inaccuracies of user’s application or other misuse of this CORE Inspection App. AsInt, Inc. uses industry recognized codes and standards as the basis of all its software solutions. If you would like more information regarding a specific app, please submit a question via info@asint.net. There are inherent dangers in the use of any software, and you are solely responsible for determining whether this CORE Inspection App is compatible with your equipment and whether the industry codes and standards used as the basis of this software are applicable in your jurisdiction. You are also solely responsible for the protection of your equipment and backup of your data, and AsInt, Inc. will not be liable for any damages you may suffer in connection with using this CORE Inspection App.

Screenshots

DialRead4 screens
CORE Inspection App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DialRead at 7.0 against CORE Inspection App's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

DialRead ships an update every 3 months, CORE Inspection App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DialRead versus CORE Inspection App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialReadCORE Inspection App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCAsInt Inc.

In-app purchases

None

DialRead

No in-app purchases

None

CORE Inspection App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DialRead free?
DialRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CORE Inspection App free?
CORE Inspection App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DialRead or CORE Inspection App have ads?
Neither DialRead nor CORE Inspection App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DialRead or CORE Inspection App?
DialRead ships an update every 3 months, and CORE Inspection App every 4 months. Most recently, DialRead was updated on October 24, 2026 and CORE Inspection App on October 25, 2026.

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