iAlignTest vs Pre
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iAlignTest
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An interactive reference tool for machine shaft alignment. It provides the common reference tables, specifications and charts for shaft alignment tolerance. Three main standards are included: 1- NASA Precision Alignment Specs (Ames Policy Directive APD 8830.1) 1.a) Alignment Tolerance for Soft Foot 1.b) Alignment Tolerance for Short Coupling: Horizontal and Angular 1.c) Alignment Tolerance for couplings with spacers 2- Common Tolerance Table with the RPM input for Angular, Parallel, and Spacer Shaft cases User selects the RPM range, enters alignment values and sees the alignment condition and tolerance range for the machine. 3- Interactive Alignment Tolerance Chart with three regions: Excellent, Acceptable, and Unacceptable. User enters RPM, offset and angles in both horizontal and vertical directions, and interactively sees the condition of the machine in the chart Features: - Shaft Alignment Specification: NASA Standard - Interactive Shaft Alignment Tolerance Table - Interactive Shaft Alignment Tolerance Chart in mm and inch - Email the results DISCLAIMER: iAlignTest is intended for educational purposes. Although the references in this App are made with great care, however it may contain errors and inaccuracies. Using the results of this App is the responsibility of the user.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pre at every 7 months against iAlignTest's every 32 months. Pre also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
iAlignTest ships an update every 32 months, Pre every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iAlignTest | Pre |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motionics LLC | ACOEM Group |
In-app purchases
iAlignTest
No in-app purchases
Pre
No in-app purchases









