Barfield ADTS vs DMA ADTS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barfield ADTS
This app transforms your iOS device into a wireless remote for specific aircraft maintenance testing equipment. It offers automatic firmware updates and allows simultaneous viewing of PDF documents.
- Wireless remote control for DPS1000 and 1811NG
- Automatic firmware update detection
- Split-screen PDF viewing
- User-friendly interface
- Programmable test routines
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Note: Barfield does not collect user’s information. Barfield Inc. designs and manufactures Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE) and is improving the aircraft maintenance industry one App at a time. Barfield's new and innovative app transforms any iOS tablet or cellphone into a wireless remote control for the DPS1000 and the 1811NG. Additionally, two available features enhance the user experience: 1) The app will detect whether a new firmware version is available when connected to the DPS1000/1811NG through the embedded secure Wi-Fi and automatically will prompt the user to proceed with the upgrade if necessary. 2) The split-screen feature allows users to operate the app while simultaneously opening PDF documents previously downloaded from Dropbox. The latest iPhone support allows the user to access the app through their cellphones with the same capabilities as the iPad. Ground Support Test Equipment are used for testing aircraft Pitot-Static/Air Data systems. They are fully automated and boast a user friendly interface with color touch screen and programmable test routines. With this new generation of aircraft line maintenance testing through a tablet/cellphone app, Barfield is helping its market and industry take a giant step forward with reliable, economical and universal Air Data testers.
DMA ADTS
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This latest App developed by DMA adds iPad remote control functionality to our selected ADTS products. Being internationally recognized we strive for perfection in reliability, quality and innovation with our equipment currently being used across over 80 countries worldwide by established overhaul bases, civil airlines, military establishments and general aviation. Characteristic features include our MPS43B being the most compact/lightweight high-performance RVSM ADTS available on the market today together with flight-line units MPS45 and MPS49 embodying multiple isolator and AoA leak test capabilities. DMA manufactures a wide range of pitot-static adapters making it a unique OEM supplier offering both ADTS + Adapter Kit solutions as a complete reliable package. This project was co-financed by the European Union, Programma Operativo Regione Lazio, Fondo Europeo di Sviluppo Regionale 2014-2020.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barfield ADTS at every 5 months against DMA ADTS's every 9 months. Barfield ADTS also leads on device support (3 vs 1). DMA ADTS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barfield ADTS ships an update every 5 months, DMA ADTS every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barfield ADTS | DMA ADTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barfield Inc | D.Marchiori Srl |
In-app purchases
Barfield ADTS
No in-app purchases
DMA ADTS
No in-app purchases









