Comparison

DialFace vs Electronic Dial Indicator

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

Head to head
About

DialFace

Features
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This Free App connects to the Motionics bluetooth (LE) digital dial device and reads the measurements. This system allows you to have a wireless bluetooth measurement device and read the values directly from your iPhone. By having this App and its wireless digital dial system you can can see the readings in analog rotating dials from your iPhone with a big screen. ****************************************** NOTE: 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 reading from digital dial indicator 10 samples/seconds - showing the reading in an analog rotating dial - several standard Mitutoyo dial faces available to choose (micron, mill resolutions) - reading the standing angle of the instrument from internal angle sensor - Text to Speech: Read the measurements in 7 languages with adjustable repeating time - two adjustable limit handle on the dials - ORIGIN the reference by rotating the back face of the dial - Maximum peak holder - Total Indicator Reading (TIR) - Adjustable threshold for TIR - TIR indicator bar showing (Red/Green) - Big screen for digital readings Contact Motionics.com for information on the wireless hardware.

About

Electronic Dial Indicator

Connect to wireless dial indicators to view real-time measurements, configure settings, and record data. Supports up to seven gages simultaneously, offering digital or analog readouts with tolerance status. Log data continuously or individually and share measurement files via email.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 7 wireless dial indicators
  • View current, min, and max measurements
  • Digital or analog readouts
  • Zero measurement and hold functionality
  • Record single or continuous data logging
  • Share measurement files (CSV)
Features
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Electronic Dial Indicator lets you connect to your wireless enabled dial indicators to view measurements, configure settings and record data. Connect: - Up to 7 gages can be connected simultaneously Measure - View current measurement, min and max - Select Digital or Analog readouts - Zero Measurement - Enable Hold* - View G/NG tolerance status at a glance* Configure* - Adjust all gage settings through an easy to use interface Record - Record single measurements for one gage or all connected gages at once - Enable continuous logging of data at a configurable interval - View recorded measurements in a table or graph - Share measurement files (csv) via email *certain models may not support hold functionality or all available gage settings Devices support several update rates (5 Hz, 1 Hz, 0.5 Hz, On button press) which can be configured on the device.

Screenshots

DialFace4 screens
Electronic Dial Indicator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Electronic Dial Indicator at every 3 months against DialFace's every 6 months. DialFace's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). 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

DialFace ships an update every 6 months, Electronic Dial Indicator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DialFace versus Electronic Dial Indicator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialFaceElectronic Dial Indicator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCChicago Dial Indicator Co.

In-app purchases

None

DialFace

No in-app purchases

None

Electronic Dial Indicator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DialFace free?
DialFace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronic Dial Indicator free?
Electronic Dial Indicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DialFace or Electronic Dial Indicator have ads?
Neither DialFace nor Electronic Dial Indicator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DialFace or Electronic Dial Indicator?
DialFace ships an update every 6 months, and Electronic Dial Indicator every 3 months. Most recently, DialFace was updated on October 9, 2026 and Electronic Dial Indicator on October 2, 2026.

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