DialFace vs Vertical Shaft Alignment
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DialFace
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This Free App connects to the Motionics bluetooth (LE) digital dial device and reads the measurements. This system allows you to have a wireless bluetooth measurement device and read the values directly from your iPhone. By having this App and its wireless digital dial system you can can see the readings in analog rotating dials from your iPhone with a big screen. ****************************************** NOTE: 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 reading from digital dial indicator 10 samples/seconds - showing the reading in an analog rotating dial - several standard Mitutoyo dial faces available to choose (micron, mill resolutions) - reading the standing angle of the instrument from internal angle sensor - Text to Speech: Read the measurements in 7 languages with adjustable repeating time - two adjustable limit handle on the dials - ORIGIN the reference by rotating the back face of the dial - Maximum peak holder - Total Indicator Reading (TIR) - Adjustable threshold for TIR - TIR indicator bar showing (Red/Green) - Big screen for digital readings Contact Motionics.com for information on the wireless hardware.
Vertical Shaft Alignment
This app guides users through the vertical shaft alignment process for motor and pump applications using specific Bluetooth-connected sensors. It facilitates measurement and alignment, and allows for instant PDF report generation on-site.
- Bluetooth sensor connectivity
- Guided measurement and alignment process
- Icon-based adaptive user interface
- Instant PDF report generation
- Works with RT-300/AT-200 sensors
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This is a companion app for performing vertical shaft alignment, using the RT-300/AT-200, on typical applications such as a motor and a pump. 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 and AT-200 ---- Key Features: - Connected using Bluetooth® - GuideU: Our patented icon-based and color-coded adaptive user interface - 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 iOS requirement: DialFace at 7.1 against Vertical Shaft Alignment's 13.0. 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DialFace | Vertical Shaft Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motionics LLC | ACOEM Group |
In-app purchases
DialFace
No in-app purchases
Vertical Shaft Alignment
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DialFace free?
Is Vertical Shaft Alignment free?
Do DialFace or Vertical Shaft Alignment have ads?
Which is updated more often, DialFace or Vertical Shaft Alignment?
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