Smart Aligner vs TalonView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Aligner
This application assists with real-time antenna alignment using specialized GNSS tools. It allows users to set site information and generate shareable PDF and CSV reports directly from the field. A simulation mode is included for testing.
- Real-time antenna alignment
- Azimuth and tilt adjustment
- Site information setup
- PDF and CSV report generation
- Simulation mode
- Direct sharing of reports
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Smart Aligner is a simple and powerful app for use with the Ripley Tools 'Smart Aligner' & 'Smart Aligner FX' GNSS Antenna Alignment Tools. The Smart Aligner (& FX) tools help to align antennas to the correct azimuth and tilt in real-time, set up site information and create PDF and CSV reports that can be shared directly from the survey site. A simulation mode is available for users to test the App before using it with the Smart Aligner Tool. TRAINING VIDEOS are available on our website for instruction on use of this application and the Smart Aligner tool.
TalonView
This app connects field teams with subject matter experts through live video streaming and two-way communication. It enables real-time collaboration, documentation, and remote control to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Live video streaming
- Two-way communication
- HD video recording
- Data-tagged photos
- Remote device control
- Video and photo annotations
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Talonview™ offers integrated technology, efficiency, interactivity and realtime actionable data, all delivered at the time of need. Talon Aerolytics’ live camera streaming application helps connect subject matter experts (SME) with field teams to increase efficiency and quality, through interactive, realtime communication and documentation. Talonview™ offers live video streaming, two way communication, HD video recording, data tagged high resolution photos, multiple session participants, and SME remote device control from anywhere in the world. Talonview™ allows participants to make annotations and voice recordings on live video and photos. At the completion of each live session, all data is edited and organized on our CCMS for access within 24-hours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: TalonView at 49 against Smart Aligner's 1. TalonView also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
TalonView holds the better App Store score, 1.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TalonView has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart Aligner's written reviews are positive against 7% of TalonView's.
Smart Aligner ships an update every 2 months, TalonView every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Aligner | TalonView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 1.2 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 6.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Multiwave Sensors Inc. | NxTec |
Customer experience
Smart Aligner
TalonView
Bugs and requests
Smart Aligner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TalonView
Reported bugs
26 issues- App doesn't load and lags
- Photos don't upload when they say they did
- Can't see which photos are input for each form
- Can only upload photos from Main Gallery
- Takes one picture at a time and waits for upload
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- Saves every picture to camera roll
- Unable to queue photos to sort and choose for upload
- Videos take all night to upload
- New page is redundant
- App has stopped working after last update
- Failing to upload, generally crashing
- Cannot remove uploaded photos
- Viewfinder shows certain framing, but captures areas intentionally framed out
- Constant crashing and freezing of the app
- Can't login
- Does not save
- In-app camera is zoomed in, cannot use side buttons to snap photo
- Process after upload to check/fix mistakes is a nightmare
- Can't open notes on rejected pictures
- Inconsistency of photos reaching review personnel
- Frequently requires re-sign in and doesn't load 'Tenants'
- App has bugs, sometimes uploads correctly, sometimes not
- App doesn't open and stays stuck in loading screen
- Cannot save selection
- Crashes when trying to upload photos
- Black screen during recording
Requested features
11 requests- Revert sort order to Descending (Newest First)
- Lock new media button on bottom of screen
- Restore previous functionality to take/upload photos directly under each section
- Allow taking photos while uploading in background
- Alphabetically list clients
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- Allow typing in a box to search clients
- Desktop version
- Focus button for camera
- Ability to make thumbnail pictures full-size
- Improve camera for better quality pictures
- Add history capability to check missed/filled days
In-app purchases
Smart Aligner
No in-app purchases
TalonView
No in-app purchases
Questions
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