Comparison

SKF Soft foot vs Pointclouds Capture

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

Head to head
About

SKF Soft foot

This utility app, when paired with specific hardware, helps identify and correct soft foot issues in machinery. It offers a demonstration mode for experiencing the process before hardware purchase, along with automated reports and instructional videos.

Highlights
  • Soft foot identification and correction
  • Wireless Bluetooth communication
  • Demonstration mode for trial
  • Automatic measurement reports
  • Explanatory videos and 3D animations
  • Machine library with QR code scanner
Features
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The Soft foot app is designed to be used with the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 51 and TKSA 71. Together, the hardware and the app form an alignment system that allows soft foot identification and corrections to be made in an intuitive and easy way. The system uses line laser to PSD technology that enables highly accurate and reliable soft foot measurements. The hardware and the Soft foot app communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth®. Without the hardware the app can nonetheless be used, as it features a fully functional demonstration mode allowing the complete soft foot process to be experienced before purchasing the TKSA 51 or TKSA 71 instrument.

 KEY FEATURES: 
• Very easy-to-use – The Soft foot app focuses on making the soft foot detection as easy as possible and enables accurate soft foot corrections. 

• Demonstration mode – The Soft foot app offers a fully functional demonstration mode allowing the complete soft foot adjustment process to be experienced before the purchase of a TKSA 51 or TKSA 71. 

• Automatic measurement report – Automatically generated measurement reports give a complete overview of the soft foot process and results. The reports can be customised with additional notes, a machine picture, a signature and can easily be shared via email or cloud services.

 • Explanatory videos – Easy to follow videos demonstrating how to set up and perform accurate measurements. 

• 3D Animations – 3D animations guide the user through the measurement process, allowing accurate soft foot measurement to be performed in a very easy way.

 • Machine library and QR code scanner – Helps keeping track of the machines that have been measured. Machine information like distances, the machine picture, and other details are saved for each machine and can be reused the next time the same machine is measured. QR codes can be scanned to identify a machine and quickly retrieve its details. The library can also be used for easy access to all the reports generated for each machine in one place. HARDWARE – SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 51 and TKSA 71:
 The SKF TKSA 51 and TKSA 71 systems use a pair of measurement units that are combined with laser transmitter and detectors to measure and correct shaft alignment with high accuracy and reliability. The data is transferred in real time through Bluetooth® 4.0 LE to the app.

 IMPORTANT NOTE:
 This app is designed to be used with the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 51 and TKSA 71 hardware. The SKF TKSA 51 or TKSA 71 can be purchased separately from your local SKF Authorized Distributor. 

For more information and technical specifications about the SKF Shaft Alignment Tools, please visit our website.

About

Pointclouds Capture

Features
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SHARE Pointclouds Capture is software specifically designed for handheld devices, aiming to provide users with an efficient, precise, and reliable 3D data acquisition experience. Whether dealing with complex outdoor terrains or intricate indoor structures, users can achieve real-time true color capture and measure what they see with the SHARE Pointclouds Capture. Features: Real-Time Monitoring: The handheld device utilizes high-precision sensors to capture environmental data in real-time, synchronizing the 3D information from the worksite to the application. This allows users to understand the actual worksite conditions at any time, track the progress of operations in real time, and monitor equipment status. Real-Time Preview: The software receives and processes scan data from the handheld device in real-time, generating a color point cloud while displaying precise spatial information. This retains the true colors of the scene, enabling users to understand and analyze the results more intuitively. Supports Apple Vision Pro: Users can perform scanning operations while wearing Apple Vision Pro, with the scanned 3D data being displayed on the device in real-time. This provides an immersive interactive experience, allowing users to truly enter a 3D world of true color and unlock a new way of experiencing the metaverse with just one click. Download the SHARE Pointclouds Capture now and start your efficient 3D data acquisition journey!

Screenshots

SKF Soft foot3 screens
Pointclouds Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pointclouds Capture at every 2 months against SKF Soft foot's every 3 months. 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

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

SKF Soft foot ships an update every 3 months, Pointclouds Capture every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SKF Soft foot versus Pointclouds Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSKF Soft footPointclouds Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKF Sverige ABSHAREUAV Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SKF Soft foot

No in-app purchases

None

Pointclouds Capture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SKF Soft foot free?
SKF Soft foot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pointclouds Capture free?
Pointclouds Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SKF Soft foot or Pointclouds Capture have ads?
Neither SKF Soft foot nor Pointclouds Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SKF Soft foot or Pointclouds Capture?
SKF Soft foot ships an update every 3 months, and Pointclouds Capture every 2 months. Most recently, SKF Soft foot was updated on July 7, 2026 and Pointclouds Capture on September 14, 2026.

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