Comparison

DialFace vs Machine Train Alignment

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

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Adaptive user interface
  • VertiZontal™ adjustment
  • Instant PDF reporting
  • Guided measurement process
Features
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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.

Screenshots

DialFace4 screens
Machine Train Alignment4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DialFace at 7.1 against Machine Train 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

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, Machine Train Alignment every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DialFace versus Machine Train Alignment: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialFaceMachine Train Alignment
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCACOEM Group

In-app purchases

None

DialFace

No in-app purchases

None

Machine Train Alignment

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DialFace free?
DialFace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Machine Train Alignment free?
Machine Train Alignment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DialFace or Machine Train Alignment have ads?
Neither DialFace nor Machine Train Alignment shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DialFace or Machine Train Alignment?
DialFace ships an update every 6 months, and Machine Train Alignment every 10 months. Most recently, DialFace was updated on September 22, 2026 and Machine Train Alignment on September 28, 2026.

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