Pre vs Spindle Dynamics Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pre
This app guides users through pre-alignment tasks using a connected Bluetooth probe. It allows measurement and recording of run-out, bearing clearance, and soft foot, with the ability to generate instant PDF reports.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Icon-based adaptive user interface
- Measure and record Run-Out
- Measure and record Bearing Clearance
- Measure and record True SoftCheck
- Generate instant PDF reports
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This is a companion app for performing pre-alignment tasks, using the RT-300/AT-10. The app guides the user through the complete pre-alignment process when using the Bluetooth® connected ACOEM Run-Out Probe. This offers a complete pre-alignment package, including the possibility to measure and record Run-Out, Bearing Clearance, and True SoftCheck. The PDF Report function provides a fast on-site reporting capability by converting saved measurement reports into PDF files. ---- Note: This app works with the ACOEM Run-Out Probe ---- Key Features: - Connected using Bluetooth® - GuideU: Our patented icon-based and color-coded adaptive user interface - Measure and record Run-Out, Bearing Clearance and True SoftCheck. - True SoftCheck - soft foot measurements directly on the feet of the machine. - 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.
Spindle Dynamics Studio
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spindle Dynamics Studio at every 3 months against Pre's every 7 months. Pre's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pre ships an update every 7 months, Spindle Dynamics Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pre | Spindle Dynamics Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ACOEM Group | Sens-OS |
In-app purchases
Pre
No in-app purchases
Spindle Dynamics Studio
No in-app purchases
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