Comparison

DialFace vs Pre

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

Head to head
About

DialFace

Features
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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.

About

Pre

This app guides users through pre-alignment tasks using a connected Bluetooth probe. It allows measurement and recording of run-out, bearing clearance, and soft foot, with the ability to generate instant PDF reports.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Icon-based adaptive user interface
  • Measure and record Run-Out
  • Measure and record Bearing Clearance
  • Measure and record True SoftCheck
  • Generate instant PDF reports
Features
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This is a companion app for performing pre-alignment tasks, using the RT-300/AT-10. The app guides the user through the complete pre-alignment process when using the Bluetooth® connected ACOEM Run-Out Probe. This offers a complete pre-alignment package, including the possibility to measure and record Run-Out, Bearing Clearance, and True SoftCheck. The PDF Report function provides a fast on-site reporting capability by converting saved measurement reports into PDF files. ---- Note: This app works with the ACOEM Run-Out Probe ---- Key Features: - Connected using Bluetooth® - GuideU: Our patented icon-based and color-coded adaptive user interface - Measure and record Run-Out, Bearing Clearance and True SoftCheck. - True SoftCheck - soft foot measurements directly on the feet of the machine. - 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.

Screenshots

DialFace4 screens
Pre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DialFace at 7.1 against Pre'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

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

DialFace ships an update every 6 months, Pre every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DialFace versus Pre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialFacePre
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCACOEM Group

In-app purchases

None

DialFace

No in-app purchases

None

Pre

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DialFace free?
DialFace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pre free?
Pre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DialFace or Pre have ads?
Neither DialFace nor Pre shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DialFace or Pre?
DialFace ships an update every 6 months, and Pre every 7 months. Most recently, DialFace was updated on October 9, 2026 and Pre on September 28, 2026.

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