Smart Aligner vs Trimble Perspective Mobile
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.
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.
- Connect to Trimble X7/X9 scanners
- Manage projects
- Set scan and image parameters
- Control scan operations
- Review data in the field
- Automatic scanner connection
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Smart Aligner | Trimble Perspective Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Multiwave Sensors Inc. | Trimble Inc. |
Customer experience
Smart Aligner
Trimble Perspective Mobile
In-app purchases
Smart Aligner
No in-app purchases
Trimble Perspective Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Trimble Perspective Mobile free?
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