Comparison

Smart Aligner vs Smartlock BLE

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

Head to head

Bluetooth app for Smart Key

Free

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About

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.

Highlights

Real-time antenna alignment
Azimuth and tilt adjustment
Site information setup
PDF and CSV report generation
Simulation mode
Direct sharing of reports

Features

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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.

About

Smartlock BLE

Features

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This application is used to operate the Smartlock BLE Smartkey.

Screenshots

Smart Aligner4 screens

Smartlock BLE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Aligner at every 2 months against Smartlock BLE's every 5 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Aligner ships an update every 2 months, Smartlock BLE every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

Smart Aligner versus Smartlock BLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Smart Aligner	Smartlock BLE
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	14.7
Further details — not scored
Size	5 MB	11 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Multiwave Sensors Inc.	Keystone

In-app purchases

None

Smart Aligner

No in-app purchases

None

Smartlock BLE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Aligner free?

Smart Aligner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Smartlock BLE free?

Smartlock BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Smart Aligner or Smartlock BLE have ads?

Neither Smart Aligner nor Smartlock BLE shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Smart Aligner or Smartlock BLE?

Smart Aligner ships an update every 2 months, and Smartlock BLE every 5 months. Most recently, Smart Aligner was updated on September 14, 2026 and Smartlock BLE on September 17, 2026.