Comparison

Horizontal Shaft Alignment vs Spindle Dynamics Studio

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

Head to head
About

Horizontal Shaft Alignment

This app assists with horizontal shaft alignment for machinery like motors and pumps. It guides users through the measurement and alignment process using Bluetooth-connected sensors, offering features like Feetlock for challenging situations and instant PDF reporting.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth sensor connectivity
  • Guided measurement and alignment process
  • Feetlock function for base-bound machines
  • Instant PDF report generation
  • ACOEM Cloud integration for reporting and sharing
  • VertiZontal adjustment without re-measuring
Features
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This is a companion app for performing horizontal shaft alignment, using the RT 300/AT 200/AT 100, 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. This offers an extensive shaft alignment package, including the Feetlock function that is useful in base/bolt-bound machine situations. The PDF Report function provides a fast on-site reporting capability by converting saved measurement reports into PDF files. Thanks to the ACOEM cloud instant reporting and instant sharing is easy. ---- 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 - VertiZontal™: adjust the machine both vertically and horizontally without re-measuring - Create an instant PDF-report - Connect to the ACOEM Cloud (optional) Visit the website www.acoem.com for more information on alignment in general, the ACOEM tools and support of the app.

About

Spindle Dynamics Studio

Features
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The app is designed to perform Acceptance Testing for Industrial Spindles. Key Features: - Vibration Meter - Vibration Analysis Tools (Time-Waveform & Spectrum) - Spindle Vibration Acceptance Test - Spindle Thermal Testing - Spindle Single-Plane and Dual-Plane Balancing - Multisensor vibration test - Connects to commercial available wireless bluetooth sensors (no need to connect any cable to the iPad) - Data and Reports can be stored on the device or in the cloud for further analysis

Screenshots

Horizontal Shaft Alignment4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Horizontal Shaft Alignment at 3 against Spindle Dynamics Studio's 1. Spindle Dynamics Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Horizontal Shaft Alignment ships an update every 4 months, Spindle Dynamics Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Horizontal Shaft Alignment versus Spindle Dynamics Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHorizontal Shaft AlignmentSpindle Dynamics Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperACOEM GroupSens-OS

In-app purchases

None

Horizontal Shaft Alignment

No in-app purchases

None

Spindle Dynamics Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Horizontal Shaft Alignment free?
Horizontal Shaft Alignment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spindle Dynamics Studio free?
Spindle Dynamics Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Horizontal Shaft Alignment or Spindle Dynamics Studio have ads?
Neither Horizontal Shaft Alignment nor Spindle Dynamics Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Horizontal Shaft Alignment or Spindle Dynamics Studio?
Horizontal Shaft Alignment ships an update every 4 months, and Spindle Dynamics Studio every 2 months. Most recently, Horizontal Shaft Alignment was updated on October 21, 2026 and Spindle Dynamics Studio on October 4, 2026.

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