Comparison

SKF Vertical shaft alignment vs NVReTOOL

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

Head to head
About

SKF Vertical shaft alignment

This utility app, when paired with specific hardware, enables intuitive and accurate vertical shaft alignments for rotating machines. It guides users through measurements, provides corrective values, and generates detailed reports. A demonstration mode is available for users without the hardware.

Highlights
  • Intuitive vertical shaft alignment
  • Quick three-point measurement guidance
  • Support for various bolt configurations
  • Demonstration mode for trial
  • Automatic alignment report generation
  • Explanatory videos and 3D animations
  • Machine library with QR code scanner
Features
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The Vertical shaft alignment app is designed to be used with the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 51 or TKSA 71. Together, the TKSA alignment tool and the app form an alignment system that allows vertical shaft alignments of many rotating machines to be made in an intuitive and easy way. The system uses line laser to PSD technology that enables highly accurate and reliable shaft alignments. The TKSA 51 or TKSA 71 and the apps communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth®. Without the hardware the app can nonetheless be used, as it features a fully functional demonstration allowing the complete alignment process to be experienced before purchasing a TKSA 71 or TKSA 51. KEY FEATURES: • Very easy-to-use – The Vertical shaft alignment app is designed to make vertical shaft alignments as easy and intuitive as possible, supporting fast and accurate alignment results.  • Quick Three Point Alignment Measurements - Follow the guidance of the app and perform a full 9-12-3 measurement on the vertical shaft. • Support for various bolt configurations – The app supports vertical shaft machines with 4, 6 or 8 bolts on a circular flange mounting and calculates corrective shim values for each bolt position to facilitate the alignment correction. • Demonstration mode – The Vertical shaft alignment app offers a fully functional demonstration mode allowing the complete alignment process to be experienced before purchasing a supported SKF Shaft Alignment Tool. • Automatic alignment report – Automatically generated alignment reports give a complete overview of the alignment process and results. The reports can be customized with additional notes, a machine picture and a signature. The report can easily be shared via email or cloud services. • Easy to follow explanatory videos – Short explanatory videos are available in the help section of the app and show in easy steps how to set up and perform accurate alignment measurements. • 3D Animations – 3D animations guide the user through the alignment process, allowing accurate shaft alignments to be performed in a very easy and intuitive way. • Machine library and QR code scanner – Helps keeping track of the machines that have been measured. Machine information like distances, the machine picture, and other details are saved for each machine and can be reused the next time the same machine is measured. QR codes can be scanned to identify a machine and quickly retrieve its details. The library can also be used for easy access to all the reports generated for each machine in one place. HARDWARE – SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 51 and TKSA 71:
 The SKF TKSA 51 and TKSA 71 systems use a pair of measurement units that are combined with laser transmitter and detectors to measure and correct shaft alignment with high accuracy and reliability. The data is transferred in real time through Bluetooth® 4.0 LE to the app. IMPORTANT NOTE: This app is designed to be used with the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 51 or TKSA 71 hardware. The SKF TKSA 51 and 71 can be purchased separately from your local SKF Authorized Distributor. For more information and technical specifications about the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool, please visit our website.

About

NVReTOOL

Features
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NVReTOOL is a diagnostic tool for electronic control system developed by North Valley Research Co, Ltd. specifically for the company's existing electronic control system products. It can realize the quick upgrade, parameter adjustment and curve control of electronic control system procedures. [Functional characteristics] 1、Bluetooth connection Use Bluetooth to connect NVReTOOL BOX directly, leaving out the way to connect the phone with a cable, convenient and fast. 2、Parameter setting The electronic control system can set the parameters of high-speed traveling curve, post-lifting traveling curve, lifting curve and slow traveling, and can realize the parameter setting in off-line state. 3、Program upgrade Download the upgrade package and upgrade the program. Quick upgrade, save time and effort. [Warm reminder] 1、Location function: When the program is upgraded, please open the GPS location function of the phone to record the location of the upgrade. 2、Bluetooth function: When using this software for operation, it is necessary to turn on Bluetooth first and connect with NVReTOOL BOX to realize the interaction with hardware devices.

Screenshots

SKF Vertical shaft alignment4 screens
NVReTOOL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NVReTOOL at every 3 weeks against SKF Vertical shaft alignment's every 3 months. 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

SKF Vertical shaft alignment ships an update every 3 months, NVReTOOL every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SKF Vertical shaft alignment versus NVReTOOL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSKF Vertical shaft alignmentNVReTOOL
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKF Sverige ABNorth Valley Research Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

SKF Vertical shaft alignment

No in-app purchases

None

NVReTOOL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SKF Vertical shaft alignment free?
SKF Vertical shaft alignment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NVReTOOL free?
NVReTOOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SKF Vertical shaft alignment or NVReTOOL have ads?
Neither SKF Vertical shaft alignment nor NVReTOOL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SKF Vertical shaft alignment or NVReTOOL?
SKF Vertical shaft alignment ships an update every 3 months, and NVReTOOL every 3 weeks. Most recently, SKF Vertical shaft alignment was updated on June 10, 2026 and NVReTOOL on September 3, 2026.

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