Smart Aligner vs Machine Train Alignment
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.
Machine Train Alignment
This app guides users through machine train shaft alignment using Bluetooth-connected sensors. It offers an adaptive interface and a VertiZontal™ feature for simultaneous vertical and horizontal adjustments. Generate instant PDF reports for on-site documentation.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Adaptive user interface
- VertiZontal™ adjustment
- Instant PDF reporting
- Guided measurement process
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This is a companion app for performing shaft alignment, using the RT 300/AT400/AT300 on machine train applications. The app guides the user throughout the complete measurement and alignment process when using the Bluetooth® connected ACOEM sensors. The PDF Report function provides a fast on-site reporting capability by converting saved measurement reports into PDF files. ---- Note: This app works only with the ACOEM RT-300, AT400/AT-300 ---- Key Features: - Connected using Bluetooth® - GuideU: Our patented icon-based and color-coded adaptive user interface - VertiZontal™: adjust the machine both vertically and horizontally without re-measuring - Create an instant PDF-report Visit the website www.acoem.com for more information on alignment in general, the ACOEM tools and support of the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Aligner at every 2 months against Machine Train Alignment's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, Machine Train Alignment every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Aligner | Machine Train Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Multiwave Sensors Inc. | ACOEM Group |
Customer experience
Smart Aligner
Machine Train Alignment
In-app purchases
Smart Aligner
No in-app purchases
Machine Train Alignment
No in-app purchases
Questions
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