Comparison

DialRead vs Techenomics Bogo

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

Techenomics Bogo

Features
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Techenomics Reporting and Analytic app brings you live update from the testing Samples. "BO GO" is a unique product of its kind, the app allows the customers & clients to be well connected with testing cycle virtually on the move! Reporting Built in visual charting for control chart and trend chart powered by Quinn Curtis. Sample Tracking Track the sample status through each step on your device. Mobile Alerts & Notification Your Customer can instantly update themselves about any issues on samples and check for updates of samples’ status. Company Profile Techenomics International, an independent and multinational company providing oil analysis, mining services and controlled maintenance services across Australia, Indonesia,Mongolia,Thailand, South East Asia, East Africa, Turkey and Northern Asia. Techenomics has distributed speciality lubricants to the mining industry throughout Australia and Indonesia for over 20 years. In 1988, Techenomics introduced proactive condition monitoring and fluid management services. Today, Techenomics focuses on it’s Total Fluid Management Services (TFMS), operating ISO 9001/ ISO 17025 accredited laboratories and consulting services. They all conduct lubricant analysis on used oils and greases, and analysis of wear debris. TFMS are operated by site-based teams who establish and maintain condition monitoring programmes, and manage the total lubricant cycle at the clients’ facilities. Their biggest client is BHP Billiton. Our consulting services focus on tribology; lubrication practices, product application, component wear, lubrication management and training programmes. Our engineers design and build unique solutions to improve component life. Our training programmes are custom developed for clients. (They are not generic programmes.) They aim to eliminate customers’ specific problems and are always results-orientated.These consulting services are often used in continuous improvement programmes.Techenomics’ lubrication and fuel services reduce maintenance costs for mobile and fixed plant equipment, irrespective of the industry. Our core business is providing solutions to keep your oil clean, test it’s performance and provide condition monitoring outcomes through predominantly oil analysis and filtration programmes.We are your local Lubrication and Condition Monitoring Specialist providing oil analysis, fuel analysis, coolant analysis, lubrication and filtration solutions for fixed plant mobile plant and offshore installations internationally.

Screenshots

DialRead4 screens
Techenomics Bogo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Techenomics Bogo at every 3 weeks against DialRead's every 3 months. DialRead's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.4). On price, 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

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, Techenomics Bogo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DialRead versus Techenomics Bogo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialReadTechenomics Bogo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB13 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMotionics LLCBit Wave Solutions Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

DialRead

No in-app purchases

None

Techenomics Bogo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DialRead free?
DialRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Techenomics Bogo free?
Techenomics Bogo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DialRead or Techenomics Bogo have ads?
Neither DialRead nor Techenomics Bogo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DialRead or Techenomics Bogo?
DialRead ships an update every 3 months, and Techenomics Bogo every 3 weeks. Most recently, DialRead was updated on October 9, 2026 and Techenomics Bogo on October 3, 2026.

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