Comparison

MEAX Pen vs Vertical Shaft Alignment

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

Head to head
About

MEAX Pen

This application facilitates high-precision measurements of mechanical components using specialized sensors. It guides users through measurement tasks, simplifies result evaluation, and allows for easy documentation and sharing of findings. Measurements can be performed safely from a distance.

Highlights
  • High-precision measurements
  • Run-out and distance measurements
  • Guided measurement steps
  • Simplified result evaluation
  • Easy documentation and sharing
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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This is a companion app for performing high precision measurements of machinery or other mechanical components. The app can be used for run-out measurements on rotating machine components or relative distance measurements, using the MEAX Pen products. The app guides the user through the different steps in the measurement task and simplifies the evaluation of the results. The app makes it possible to easily document and share the results. Together with the Meax Pen sensors this simplifies the otherwise cumbersome and time consuming task to perform measurements on moving parts inside the machining area, where safety regulations normally set limitations to what you can measure. By using the app and the Meax Pen sensor, these kinds of measurements can be done at a safe distance and with the machine doors closed. ---- Note: This app works only with the MEAX Pen sensors ---- Key Features - Connected using Bluetooth®. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 - Intuitive user interface, all symbols and graphics – no text - Possible to share the measurement result using e-mail. Visit the website www.meax.com for more information, MEAX Pen products and support on the app.

About

Vertical Shaft Alignment

This app guides users through the vertical shaft alignment process for motor and pump applications using specific Bluetooth-connected sensors. It facilitates measurement and alignment, and allows for instant PDF report generation on-site.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth sensor connectivity
  • Guided measurement and alignment process
  • Icon-based adaptive user interface
  • Instant PDF report generation
  • Works with RT-300/AT-200 sensors
Features
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This is a companion app for performing vertical shaft alignment, using the RT-300/AT-200, on typical applications such as a motor and a pump. The app guides the user throughout the complete measurement and alignment process when using the Bluetooth® connected ACOEM sensors. The PDF Report function provides a fast on-site reporting capability by converting saved measurement reports into PDF files. ---- Note: This app works only with the ACOEM RT-300 and AT-200 ---- Key Features: - Connected using Bluetooth® - GuideU: Our patented icon-based and color-coded adaptive user interface - Create an instant PDF-report Visit the website www.acoem.com for more information on alignment in general, the ACOEM tools and support of the app.

Screenshots

MEAX Pen3 screens
Vertical Shaft Alignment4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vertical Shaft Alignment at 5.0 against MEAX Pen's 1.0. Vertical Shaft Alignment also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 12 months). MEAX Pen's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vertical Shaft Alignment holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEAX Pen ships an update every 12 months, Vertical Shaft Alignment every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MEAX Pen versus Vertical Shaft Alignment: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEAX PenVertical Shaft Alignment
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcoem ABACOEM Group

Customer experience

MEAX Pen

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Vertical Shaft Alignment

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MEAX Pen

No in-app purchases

None

Vertical Shaft Alignment

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEAX Pen free?
MEAX Pen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vertical Shaft Alignment free?
Vertical Shaft Alignment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MEAX Pen or Vertical Shaft Alignment?
Vertical Shaft Alignment is rated higher. MEAX Pen averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Vertical Shaft Alignment averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MEAX Pen or Vertical Shaft Alignment have ads?
Neither MEAX Pen nor Vertical Shaft Alignment shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MEAX Pen or Vertical Shaft Alignment?
MEAX Pen ships an update every 12 months, and Vertical Shaft Alignment every 6 months. Most recently, MEAX Pen was updated on October 21, 2026 and Vertical Shaft Alignment on October 21, 2026.

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