CE HVAC Pro+ vs Vertical Shaft Alignment
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CE HVAC Pro+
This app provides HVAC technicians with instant access to product information, including warranty status, inventory, and technical specifications. It offers real-time support, order tracking, and helpful calculators to streamline job management and business growth.
- Real-time product availability & pricing
- Order status and notifications
- Video/Text technical support
- Warranty entitlement verification
- Inventory management tool
- Access to technical documents
- HVAC calculators
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CE HVAC PRO is 100% free for HVAC technicians and always will be. Easily check warranty entitlement, available inventory, order status, manuals, and tech specs for all the HVAC models we carry. Our mission is to deliver the quality HVAC products you need, when you need them, provide expert technical support and make it easy to grow your business. We want to be your HVAC Supplier of Choice every time. CE is the leading HVAC supplier. Making the life of the HVAC professionals easier by saving you time and money through the technologies we offer App Features Include: Real-time product availability & pricing Order status and notifications Video/Text technical support from one of our HVAC expert technical agents Quickly verify warranty entitlements FREE inventory management tool EasyStock included Access a variety of documents such as spec sheets, wiring diagrams, installation guides, and more. PT calculator, Superheat calculator, and Duct calculators Fast and easy AHRI matchups
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.
- Bluetooth sensor connectivity
- Guided measurement and alignment process
- Icon-based adaptive user interface
- Instant PDF report generation
- Works with RT-300/AT-200 sensors
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CE HVAC Pro+ at every 3 weeks against Vertical Shaft Alignment's every 6 months. CE HVAC Pro+ also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). Vertical Shaft Alignment's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vertical Shaft Alignment holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CE HVAC Pro+ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CE HVAC Pro+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Vertical Shaft Alignment every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CE HVAC Pro+ | Vertical Shaft Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Watsco, Inc. | ACOEM Group |
Customer experience
CE HVAC Pro+
Vertical Shaft Alignment
Bugs and requests
CE HVAC Pro+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect verification codes
- Pricing and availability not showing up
- Scan feature not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Seamless account linking and login process
- Enhanced warranty information and status tracking
- Optimized app design for larger screens
Vertical Shaft Alignment
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CE HVAC Pro+
No in-app purchases
Vertical Shaft Alignment
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CE HVAC Pro+ free?
Is Vertical Shaft Alignment free?
Which has better reviews, CE HVAC Pro+ or Vertical Shaft Alignment?
Do CE HVAC Pro+ or Vertical Shaft Alignment have ads?
Which is updated more often, CE HVAC Pro+ or Vertical Shaft Alignment?
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