Comparison

iVibraMeter vs Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11

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

Head to head
About

iVibraMeter

This tool connects to external hardware to monitor machine vibration in real-time. It displays overall RMS values, signal spectrum, and waveform, with severity bars based on industry standards. Users can generate and email PDF reports with detailed machine information.

Highlights
  • Real-Time Overall RMS values
  • Vibration Signal Spectrum/Waveform
  • Selectable vibration units (ips, mm/s, G's)
  • Industrial severity standards selection
  • Customizable alarm and danger values
  • Generate and email PDF reports
Features
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iVibraMeter is a Tool for Machine Condition Monitoring. The iPad Application connects to the Data Acquisition Box and collects in real time the Overall RMS Vibration (Acceleration or Velocity), and displays the value together with the severity bar based in different industry standards. IMPORTANT NOTE: iVibraMeter requires external hardware for proper operation. A complete data acquisition hardware package, including an iPad, data acquisition box and external accelerometer is available, please contact us. FEATURES: - Real-Time Overall RMS values - Vibration Signal Spectrum/Waveform - Vibration in Velocity (ips or mm/s) or Acceleration (G's) - User can select from different industrial severity standards - User can define customized alarm and danger values - Signal Averaging option - Accelerometer calibration option - Generate report with machine information, vibration levels, severity bar, map location, pictures from library or camera, signature and notes. - email pdf report - Help & Instructions

About

Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11

This tool simplifies shaft alignment for rotating machinery using wireless communication with dedicated hardware. It offers a demonstration mode to experience the full process without the physical device, generating automatic reports and providing visual guidance.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth communication
  • Demonstration mode
  • Automatic alignment reports
  • Explanatory videos
  • 3D animations
  • Combined 2D/3D alignment view
Features
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The SKF TKSA 11 app is designed to be used with the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11. Together, the TKSA 11 and the app form an alignment system that allows shaft alignments of many rotating machines to be made in an intuitive and easy way. The system uses a new innovative technology that enables highly accurate and reliable shaft alignments, whilst being affordable for almost every budget. The TKSA 11 and its app communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth®. Without the hardware the app can nonetheless be used, as it features a fully functional demonstration allowing the complete alignment process to be experienced without the need to purchase the TKSA 11. KEY FEATURES: • Very easy-to-use – The TKSA 11 app focusses on making the main alignment tasks as easy as possible and enabling accurate shaft alignments. • Demonstration mode – The TKSA 11 app offers a fully functional demonstration mode allowing the complete alignment process to be experienced without the need to purchase the TKSA 11. • Automatic alignment report – Automatically generated alignment reports give a complete overview of the alignment process and results. The Reports can be customized with additional notes, machine pictures and more and can easily be shared via email or cloud services. • Easy to follow explanatory videos – Comprehensive videos show how to set up and perform accurate measurements with the TKSA 11. • 3D Animations – 3D animations guide the user through the alignment process, allowing accurate shaft alignment to be performed in a very easy way. • Combined 2D/3D alignment view – The combined view of two planes inside a three dimensional picture help visualize the alignment status, making it very easy to understand the situation and prepare corrective measures. HARDWARE – SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11: The SKF TKSA 11 uses two inductive proximity sensors and a reference bar to measure and correct shaft alignment with high accuracy and reliability. The data is transferred in real time through Bluetooth® 4.0 LE to the App. DEMONSTRATION MODE: The TKSA 11 is equipped with a fully functional demonstration mode. The measurement values are replaced with simulated data and allow the app to be used when no hardware is available. With the demonstration mode, the complete shaft alignment process can be experienced without the need to purchase the SKF TKSA 11. IMPORTANT NOTE: This app is designed to be used with the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 hardware. The SKF TKSA 11 can be purchased separately from your local SKF Authorized Distributor. For more information and technical specifications about the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11, just visit our website.

Screenshots

Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 114 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 at 50% against iVibraMeter's 0%. Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 also leads on price (Free vs $199.99) and rating (4.3 vs 3.0). iVibraMeter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 is free to download; iVibraMeter costs $199.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iVibraMeter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVibraMeter ships an update monthly, Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iVibraMeter versus Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVibraMeterShaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11
Price$199.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCSKF

Customer experience

iVibraMeter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iVibraMeter

No in-app purchases

None

Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVibraMeter free?
iVibraMeter costs $199.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 free?
Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iVibraMeter or Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11?
Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 is rated higher. iVibraMeter averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do iVibraMeter or Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 have ads?
Neither iVibraMeter nor Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVibraMeter or Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11?
iVibraMeter ships an update monthly, and Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 every 4 months. Most recently, iVibraMeter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 11 on November 1, 2026.

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