Smart Aligner vs VIAVI Mobile Tech
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.
VIAVI Mobile Tech
This app automates test instrument synchronization and data backup for technicians. It provides on-demand access to manuals, training, and support, while enhancing test results with geolocation. Reports can be easily downloaded and shared.
- Automated synchronization with StrataSync
- Cloud backup of test results
- On-demand access to manuals and training
- Geolocation data for test results
- File manager for report download and sharing
- Remote viewing of test instrument interfaces
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VIAVI Mobile Tech is a technician productivity app that automates synchronizations with StrataSync for VIAVI test instruments. Test results are automatically backed up in the cloud and new limit plans and configurations can be deployed to individual technicians from StrataSync. Up-to-date manuals, quick cards, training videos, and technical support can be accessed on demand within the app. Test results are further enhanced with geolocation data to help associate technician work with customer locations. A File Manager allows test reports to be dowloaded from the instrument and sent to other mobile apps including email. SmartAccess Anywhere codes can be shared via SMS and email. Test instrument interfaces can be viewed from your mobile device. Requires the separate purchase of Mobile Tech-enabled test instruments from VIAVI. Certain features require specific test instruments. Currently supported instruments include: - OneExpert CATV (ONX-620, ONX-630) - OneExpert DSL (ONX-580) - OneExpert Fiber (ONX-700) - OneExpert HFC (ONX-720, ONX-730) - ONX-220 - T-BERD/MTS-5800 - T-BERD/MTS-2000 - T-BERD/MTS-4000 - NSC-100, NSC-200 - Seeker-X - ONA-800 - ONA-1000 - RF Vision - Optimeter - SmartOTDR - SmartPocket v2 (OLP-3x) - SmartClass Fiber (OLP-8x, MPOLP) - FiberChek Probe - INX-700 Series Probe Microscope - INX-600 Series Probe Microscope - AVX-10k - MicroNIR OnSite-W
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VIAVI Mobile Tech at 50% against Smart Aligner's 0%. VIAVI Mobile Tech also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
VIAVI Mobile Tech holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIAVI Mobile Tech has 5 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 50% of VIAVI Mobile Tech's.
Smart Aligner ships an update every 2 months, VIAVI Mobile Tech every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Aligner | VIAVI Mobile Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Multiwave Sensors Inc. | VIAVI Solutions Inc. |
Customer experience
Smart Aligner
VIAVI Mobile Tech
In-app purchases
Smart Aligner
No in-app purchases
VIAVI Mobile Tech
No in-app purchases
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