Comparison

Fluke SmartView Mobile vs DataCollect by SKF

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

Head to head
About

Fluke SmartView Mobile

Enhance thermal imaging inspections with advanced analysis and communication tools. Optimize images, diagnose issues on-site, and generate reports immediately. Stream and control your infrared camera remotely for efficient and effective inspections.

Highlights
  • Image optimization
  • Advanced analysis tools
  • On-site reporting
  • Remote camera control
  • IR-Fusion technology
  • Email image sharing
Features
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SmartView® Mobile from Fluke Corporation enhances thermal imaging inspections by providing image optimization, analysis and communication tools on the job site making inspections more efficient and effective. Increase productivity as you use SmartView Mobile as an extension of your infrared (IR) camera during inspections. Use the additional tools that enable advanced analysis and image optimization to diagnose and clearly present results of inspections without having to return to the office or your desk. Email images while still at the inspection site to colleagues for expert analysis or to immediately trigger repairs that resolve the issues you’ve discovered. Generate reports to complete your job on the spot or communicate results in real-time. OPTIMIZE: Adjust the image to present problems in the most effective way by adjusting palette selection, level and span settings, IR-Fusion® technology viewing options and more... IR-Fusion options include: • AutoBlend™ mode to blend partially transparent infrared and visible images into a single view for easy problem identification • Picture-in-picture mode provides a visible frame around the IR image to easily orient and reference areas of interest • Color alarms to isolate problematic areas to clearly identify and communicate problem areas ANALYZE: Use markers to quantify severity of problems and leverage multi-tool connectivity with measurements from CNX™ wireless test tools for additional troubleshooting to solve problems faster. COMMUNICATE: Share inspection results by emailing images or reports to: • Plan next steps or gain approval for work done before you even leave the job site • If needed, get assistance analyzing the problem • Provide complete details of your inspection • Finish the job by delivering a report on the spot to your customer Real-time report previewing allows you to see the effects of modifications to your report as you build it – save time by producing the desired report the first time, every time. REMOTE DISPLAY AND CONTROL: Stream live video from the infrared camera to an iPhone/iPad to see what’s happening live on the infrared camera. Remotely control the infrared camera with your iPhone/iPad to view and control the infrared camera from a safe distance or for fixed location applications. Fluke SmartView Mobile will increase the return on your thermal imaging investment. It’s not just about working faster – it’s about working smarter. Supported Devices: •Ti400/Ti300/Ti200 •Ti100 series •Ti90/Ti95

About

DataCollect by SKF

Transform your tablet into a powerful data collection tool for machine inspections. This app guides users to ensure accurate and consistent data capture, leveraging SKF's expertise and cloud storage for enhanced productivity and safety.

Highlights
  • Tablet as productivity tool
  • Guided data collection
  • Accurate and consistent data
  • SKF cloud integration
  • Machine inspection focus
Features
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With DataCollect from SKF your tablet becomes your new productivity tool. The system combines the intuitiveness of an app. The power of SKF´s knowledge in data collection and machine inspections with the safety of SKF cloud. DataCollect from SKF is built to provide user guidance, resulting in more accurate and consistent data.

Screenshots

Fluke SmartView Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DataCollect by SKF at 5.0 against Fluke SmartView Mobile's 2.3. DataCollect by SKF also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 19%). Fluke SmartView Mobile's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

DataCollect by SKF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fluke SmartView Mobile has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Fluke SmartView Mobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of DataCollect by SKF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fluke SmartView Mobile ships an update monthly, DataCollect by SKF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fluke SmartView Mobile versus DataCollect by SKF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluke SmartView MobileDataCollect by SKF
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFluke Corp.SKF Sverige AB

Customer experience

Fluke SmartView Mobile

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral13.5%
Negative67.6%

DataCollect by SKF

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fluke SmartView Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

DataCollect by SKF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fluke SmartView Mobile free?
Fluke SmartView Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DataCollect by SKF free?
DataCollect by SKF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fluke SmartView Mobile or DataCollect by SKF?
DataCollect by SKF is rated higher. Fluke SmartView Mobile averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while DataCollect by SKF averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fluke SmartView Mobile or DataCollect by SKF have ads?
Neither Fluke SmartView Mobile nor DataCollect by SKF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fluke SmartView Mobile or DataCollect by SKF?
Fluke SmartView Mobile ships an update monthly, and DataCollect by SKF every 2 months. Most recently, Fluke SmartView Mobile was updated on September 18, 2026 and DataCollect by SKF on June 25, 2026.

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