DialRead vs Machine Train Alignment
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DialRead
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This App connects to the Motionics bluetooth (LE) measurement device and reads the readings from any micrometer, caliper, dial indicator or any other digital measurement instruments from Mitutoyo with SPC output. This system allows you to have a wireless bluetooth measurement device and read the values directly from your iPhone. The App requires the bluetooth measurement device to test but can be fully tested with all its features from the "Run Demo" page of the App. Features: - Continuous or Single Measurement recording options - Real-time plots of reading up to 10 samples/second - 10, 5, 1 Hz sampling rate options - Customizable reading decimal accuracy - Off-line post processing plot - connect to both Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi devices - Off-line polar plot for runout, surface profile test and several other applications - Analog rotating dial indicator (mm and inch) from App - Reading units: mm/inch - Pinch/Pan/Zoom/Zoom All for real-time and off-line graphs - Zoom individually in x or y in plot - Max/Min/Avg/TIR (total indicator reading) values - Total recording Samples/Time values - Green-Red Threshold indicators for TIR - Define Machine ID/Session Name/Operator Name/Company Name for PDF report - QR Reader for Machine ID - Pause/Play Button during recording - Trigger switch of the device to record a reading either from device or from the App - SQLite database - Taking/Restoring Backup through Dropbox - Export SQLite database of the App through Email - Export CSV file of recordings - Export individual measurements (CSV data and PDF report file) to Dropbox PDF Report Generation: - import machine image from camera/library - customize your report logo - import reading plots and polar plots - import TIR health indicator - add custom notes - speech-to-text for notes - automatic data import into report for summary of test - user signature - includes user map/location in the report (can be disabled) - email the pdf report - save the pdf report to database - wireless printing of the pdf report
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: DialRead at every 3 months against Machine Train Alignment's every 10 months. DialRead also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DialRead ships an update every 3 months, Machine Train Alignment every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DialRead | Machine Train Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motionics LLC | ACOEM Group |
In-app purchases
DialRead
No in-app purchases
Machine Train Alignment
No in-app purchases
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