Comparison

SKF Super 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

SKF Super

Features
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Capture critical bearing data quickly and simply. Ensure that bearing specification is accurately matched to your machine and record data for lifetime traceability. The SKF Super-precision bearing Data Manager allows you to scan data matrix codes on product packaging. This gives you immediate access to manufacturing and product specification data, including installation and mounting instructions. You can use this information in bearing installation reports. This saves time by eliminating the need for manual data recording and reduces the risk of error. The App also allows information to be printed or emailed as a report, which can be used in product lifecycle management and component traceability programmes.

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

SKF Super4 screens
Vertical Shaft Alignment4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SKF Super at every 2 months against Vertical Shaft Alignment's every 6 months. Vertical Shaft Alignment's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

SKF Super ships an update every 2 months, Vertical Shaft Alignment every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SKF Super versus Vertical Shaft Alignment: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSKF SuperVertical Shaft Alignment
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKFACOEM Group

In-app purchases

None

SKF Super

No in-app purchases

None

Vertical Shaft Alignment

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SKF Super free?
SKF Super 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.
Do SKF Super or Vertical Shaft Alignment have ads?
Neither SKF Super nor Vertical Shaft Alignment shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SKF Super or Vertical Shaft Alignment?
SKF Super ships an update every 2 months, and Vertical Shaft Alignment every 6 months. Most recently, SKF Super was updated on October 11, 2026 and Vertical Shaft Alignment on October 14, 2026.

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