Comparison

TRU vs SPC AlignPro™

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

Head to head
About

TRU

This augmented reality application guides users through the ADAS calibration process. It allows for viewing calibration systems, learning about features, and performing precise calibrations according to OEM specifications.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality calibration viewing
  • Learn about calibration features
  • Validate vehicle alignment
  • Compensate for workshop floor levelness
  • Perform OEM specification calibrations
  • Streamlined calibration process
Features
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Need help validating your ADAS calibration? Tru-Point by John Bean is here! The Tru-Point augmented reality experience will allow you to view the new calibration system and watch videos to learn about the features and benefits of this new streamlined process in ADAS calibration. Tru-Point can validate a vehicle’s alignment condition, automatically compensate for the levelness of the workshop floor, and precisely perform calibrations according to OEM specifications. Check. Place. Calibrate. Prove.

About

SPC AlignPro™

Access manufacturer alignment specifications for vehicles dating back to 1985. Quickly diagnose and fix alignment and suspension issues with VIN scanning, license plate lookup, and detailed illustrations of adjustment methods and service parts.

Highlights
  • Manufacturer alignment specifications since 1985
  • Service parts information
  • VIN scanning
  • License plate ID lookup
  • Alignment adjustment illustrations
  • Suspension height specifications
Features
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SPC AlignPro™, by Specialty Products Company, provides manufacturer’s alignment specifications for makes and models since 1985 as well as information on service parts that are available to correct any problems. With a paid subscription to licensed OEM vehicle and parts databases, you will be able to scan a vehicle’s VIN, enter the license plate ID, or pull down the year, make & model to get the information you need to diagnose and correct an alignment problem and many suspension issues. Once your vehicle and preferred specifications have been identified you can quickly see illustrations of alignment adjustment methods and service parts to install. SPC AlignPro™ subscription specifications feature: Front Caster, Camber and Toe Rear Camber and Toe SAI and Turning Angle Suspension Height Specifications and Adjustment Illustrations Ball Joint Specifications Illustrated Methods of Alignment Adjustments Take this mobile app and use it where you need it: your shop, the garage or at the track.

Screenshots

TRU4 screens
SPC AlignPro™3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TRU at 4.0 against SPC AlignPro™'s 2.7. TRU also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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

TRU holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRU ships an update every 3 days, SPC AlignPro™ monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TRU versus SPC AlignPro™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRUSPC AlignPro™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better2.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSNAP-ON EQUIPMENT INCNiwot Corporation

Customer experience

TRU

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

SPC AlignPro™

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

TRU

No in-app purchases

None

SPC AlignPro™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TRU free?
TRU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPC AlignPro™ free?
SPC AlignPro™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TRU or SPC AlignPro™?
TRU is rated higher. TRU averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SPC AlignPro™ averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do TRU or SPC AlignPro™ have ads?
Neither TRU nor SPC AlignPro™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TRU or SPC AlignPro™?
TRU ships an update every 3 days, and SPC AlignPro™ monthly. Most recently, TRU was updated on September 24, 2026 and SPC AlignPro™ on September 24, 2026.

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