Comparison

Vertical Shaft Alignment vs Electronic Dial Indicator

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

Head to head
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.

About

Electronic Dial Indicator

Connect to wireless dial indicators to view real-time measurements, configure settings, and record data. Supports up to seven gages simultaneously, offering digital or analog readouts with tolerance status. Log data continuously or individually and share measurement files via email.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 7 wireless dial indicators
  • View current, min, and max measurements
  • Digital or analog readouts
  • Zero measurement and hold functionality
  • Record single or continuous data logging
  • Share measurement files (CSV)
Features
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Electronic Dial Indicator lets you connect to your wireless enabled dial indicators to view measurements, configure settings and record data. Connect: - Up to 7 gages can be connected simultaneously Measure - View current measurement, min and max - Select Digital or Analog readouts - Zero Measurement - Enable Hold* - View G/NG tolerance status at a glance* Configure* - Adjust all gage settings through an easy to use interface Record - Record single measurements for one gage or all connected gages at once - Enable continuous logging of data at a configurable interval - View recorded measurements in a table or graph - Share measurement files (csv) via email *certain models may not support hold functionality or all available gage settings Devices support several update rates (5 Hz, 1 Hz, 0.5 Hz, On button press) which can be configured on the device.

Screenshots

Vertical Shaft Alignment4 screens
Electronic Dial Indicator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vertical Shaft Alignment at 5.0 against Electronic Dial Indicator's 3.3. Electronic Dial Indicator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electronic Dial Indicator has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertical Shaft Alignment ships an update every 6 months, Electronic Dial Indicator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vertical Shaft Alignment versus Electronic Dial Indicator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertical Shaft AlignmentElectronic Dial Indicator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperACOEM GroupChicago Dial Indicator Co.

Customer experience

Vertical Shaft Alignment

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

Electronic Dial Indicator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vertical Shaft Alignment

No in-app purchases

None

Electronic Dial Indicator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vertical Shaft Alignment free?
Vertical Shaft Alignment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronic Dial Indicator free?
Electronic Dial Indicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vertical Shaft Alignment or Electronic Dial Indicator?
Vertical Shaft Alignment is rated higher. Vertical Shaft Alignment averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Electronic Dial Indicator averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Vertical Shaft Alignment or Electronic Dial Indicator have ads?
Neither Vertical Shaft Alignment nor Electronic Dial Indicator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vertical Shaft Alignment or Electronic Dial Indicator?
Vertical Shaft Alignment ships an update every 6 months, and Electronic Dial Indicator every 3 months. Most recently, Vertical Shaft Alignment was updated on July 19, 2026 and Electronic Dial Indicator on July 9, 2026.

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