Comparison

Smart Aligner vs Trimble Perspective Mobile

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

Head to head
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

Trimble Perspective Mobile

Operate and manage data from Trimble X7 and X9 3D Laser Scanners directly from your mobile device. Connect wirelessly to set scan parameters, control operations, and review captured data in the field.

Highlights
  • Connect to Trimble X7/X9 scanners
  • Manage projects
  • Set scan and image parameters
  • Control scan operations
  • Review data in the field
  • Automatic scanner connection
Features
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The application is used to connect to the Trimble X7 and X9 3D Laser Scanners to operate the instrument and manage scans. The application demands a one-time Trimble ID sign-in for the user to get into the application, if the user is an existing Trimble user, they can use their Trimble ID credentials to log in. New users can create an account and sign in to the application. To use this application, the Trimble X7/X9 must be powered ON and available within the Wi-Fi range of the mobile device. First time application requests the user to connect to the scanner wifi from iPhone wifi settings with the password given to them. Upon successful connection, the user will be taken into the application home screen and be able to access various features in the app. Features include: Manage projects, set scan and image parameters, control scan operations, and review data in the field. From the second launch onwards, the application will try to connect to the scanner wifi automatically with previously connected Scanner Wi-Fi SSID with a pre-configured Wi-Fi password, this enables the user to quickly access the scanner features through the application.

Screenshots

Smart Aligner4 screens
Trimble Perspective Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Aligner at every 2 months against Trimble Perspective Mobile's every 5 months. On price, review sentiment, 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

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, Trimble Perspective Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Smart Aligner versus Trimble Perspective Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AlignerTrimble Perspective Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMultiwave Sensors Inc.Trimble Inc.

Customer experience

Smart Aligner

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Trimble Perspective Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Aligner

No in-app purchases

None

Trimble Perspective Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Aligner free?
Smart Aligner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trimble Perspective Mobile free?
Trimble Perspective Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Aligner or Trimble Perspective Mobile have ads?
Neither Smart Aligner nor Trimble Perspective Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Aligner or Trimble Perspective Mobile?
Smart Aligner ships an update every 2 months, and Trimble Perspective Mobile every 5 months. Most recently, Smart Aligner was updated on September 14, 2026 and Trimble Perspective Mobile on September 16, 2026.

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