Comparison

CRC Calculator vs Pokit

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

Head to head
About

CRC Calculator

This utility generates cyclic redundancy check (CRC) bytes from input data using polynomial division. It supports 8, 16, 32, and 64-bit check bytes and allows data input via manual entry or file upload. Users can choose between normal or reversed CRC formats.

Highlights
  • Generates 8, 16, 32, & 64-bit CRC bytes
  • Input data via manual entry (hex)
  • Source data from uploaded files
  • Supports normal and reversed CRC formats
  • Integrated document explorer
Features
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CRC Calculator generates cyclic redundancy check byte(s) using the remainder from a polynomial division on the input data. The supported generated check byte(s) are 8, 16, 32 & 64. Data can be manually entered in hexadecimal format or can be sourced from a file that is uploaded through the integrated document explorer. CRC check values can be generated in a normal (most significant bit first) or reversed (least significant bit first) format. This is an essential tool for any developer or software engineer.

About

Pokit

This utility app connects wirelessly to Pokit devices for portable measurement and logging. It offers an easy-to-use interface for makers, technicians, and engineers to measure anything, anywhere, at a lower cost than traditional tools.

Highlights
  • Wireless connection to Pokit devices
  • Portable measurement and logging
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Pinch and zoom waveforms
  • Measure anything, anywhere
Features
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This app is for use with Pokit Pro and Pokit Meter, available from pokitinnovations.com. Without a connection to a Pokit device app function will be limited. A new future in portable measurement and logging. Pokit devices free you from the bench and allow you to take your creativity anywhere. With Pokit devices, you can truly measure anything, anywhere. Pokit devices are the perfect tools for makers, technicians and engineers who want great test equipment without the prohibitive price tag. Measure with Ease Pokit devices connect wirelessly to your smartphone and app. Its amazingly easy to use. Simply touch to change modes and settings, and pinch and drag to pan and zoom waveforms. After using a Pokit, you'll wonder why all tools weren't designed this way! Small is Big Pokit devices are small in lots of ways... they take less space, weigh less, use less power, and cost much less than tools with similar capabilities. After using a Pokit we think you'll agree that small is the new big!

Screenshots

CRC Calculator4 screens
Pokit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CRC Calculator at 80% against Pokit's 27%. CRC Calculator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Pokit's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On ads 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

Pokit is free to download; CRC Calculator costs $0.99 up front. Pokit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CRC Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CRC Calculator ships an update every 13 months, Pokit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CRC Calculator versus Pokit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCRC CalculatorPokit
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.1 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better26.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirmtronics Pty. Ltd.Pokit Innovations Pty Ltd

Customer experience

CRC Calculator

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Pokit

All ratings23 ratings
Positive43.5%
Neutral17.4%
Negative39.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral26.9%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

None

CRC Calculator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pokit

One-time1
  • Range Tester Module - Outright$79.99

Questions

Is CRC Calculator free?
CRC Calculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pokit free?
Pokit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CRC Calculator or Pokit have ads?
Neither CRC Calculator nor Pokit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CRC Calculator or Pokit?
CRC Calculator ships an update every 13 months, and Pokit every 2 months. Most recently, CRC Calculator was updated on October 1, 2026 and Pokit on October 2, 2026.

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