Comparison

SKF Shaft alignment vs TurboTool®

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

Head to head
About

SKF Shaft alignment

This utility app, when paired with specific hardware, enables precise and intuitive shaft alignment for rotating machinery. It offers a demonstration mode for experiencing the full process without the hardware and generates automatic, shareable reports.

Highlights
  • Intuitive shaft alignment with hardware
  • Flexible three-position measurement
  • Demonstration mode for full experience
  • Automatic, customizable alignment reports
  • Explanatory setup and measurement videos
  • 3D animations for guidance
  • Machine library with QR code scanner
Features
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The Horizontal shaft alignment app is designed to be used with the SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 51 or TKSA 71. Together, the hardware and the app form an alignment system that allows shaft alignments of many rotating machines to be made in an intuitive and easy way. The system uses line laser to PSD technology that enables highly accurate and reliable shaft alignments. The hardware and its 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 alignment process to be experienced before purchasing the TKSA 51 or TKSA 71 instrument.

 KEY FEATURES:
 • Very easy-to-use – The Horizontal shaft alignment app focuses on making the main alignment tasks as easy as possible and enabling accurate shaft alignments. 

• Full measurement flexibility – The Horizontal shaft alignment app uses a flexible three position measurement method that allows measurements to start at any angle and if the space is limited alignments can be performed with a total of 40° rotation only.

 • Demonstration mode – The Horizontal shaft alignment app offers a fully functional demonstration mode allowing the complete alignment process to be experienced before purchasing a supported SKF Shaft Alignment Tool.

 • Automatic alignment report – Automatically generated alignment reports give a complete overview of the alignment 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 using the TKSA 51 or TKSA 71.

 • 3D Animations – 3D animations guide the user through the alignment process, allowing accurate shaft alignment 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 or 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 Tool, please visit our website.

About

TurboTool®

This app assists service technicians in diagnosing and troubleshooting Danfoss Turbocor® compressors in the field. It helps identify symptoms, explore potential causes, and provides recommended next steps, along with quick reference charts and service literature.

Highlights
  • Compressor component diagnosis
  • Symptom identification and cause analysis
  • Recommended troubleshooting steps
  • Access to quick reference charts
  • Service literature and manuals
  • Spare parts identification via scanning
  • Service videos for component repair
Features
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The TurboTool® app makes it easy for service technicians to troubleshoot Danfoss Turbocor® compressors out in the field. You can use the app to help you identify symptoms, work through possible causes, and get recommended next steps. You can also instantly access TurboTool® quick reference charts. Please note that the recommendations found in the app are intended for experienced professionals familiar with Turbocor® compressors. TurboTool® should not be used by non-professionals without adequate training. How to Use When starting up TurboTool®, you'll first be taken to the Component tab, which displays a cutaway image of a Danfoss Turbocor® compressor. Select which component is having issues and TurboTool® will display a list of symptoms you can match with the compressor being serviced. You can also resolve issues on the Compressor tab by selecting symptoms on a compressor level. Both tabs allow you to see potential causes, solutions, and service literature to reference for further information. The Verify tab provides the correct operating parameters for key components, eliminating the need to keep paper documents on hand. TurboTool® also gives you access to service videos that demonstrate how to remove, install, and rebuild key components in Turbocor® compressors as well as hundreds of pages of parts catalogs and training manuals. Finally, TurboTool® helps you quickly identify required spare parts. Simply scan the compressor's serial # using your smartphone camera or enter the part or model number, and the app will display potential spare parts kits. Support For TurboTool® support, please email turbocorsupport.us@danfoss.com. You can visit http://turbocor.danfoss.com for more information and contact details. Engineering Tomorrow Danfoss engineers advanced technologies that enable us to build a better, smarter and more efficient tomorrow. In the world’s growing cities, we ensure the supply of fresh food and optimal comfort in our homes and offices, while meeting the need for energy-efficient infrastructure, connected systems and integrated renewable energy. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, motor control and mobile machinery. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933 and today, Danfoss holds market-leading positions, employing 28,000 people and serving customers in more than 100 countries. We are privately held by the founding family. Read more about us at www.danfoss.com. Terms and Conditions apply for use of the app.

Screenshots

SKF Shaft alignment4 screens
TurboTool®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TurboTool® at 4.6 against SKF Shaft alignment's 3.7. TurboTool® also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TurboTool® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SKF Shaft alignment versus TurboTool®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSKF Shaft alignmentTurboTool®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings)4.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1016 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKFDanfoss A/S

Customer experience

SKF Shaft alignment

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TurboTool®

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SKF Shaft alignment

No in-app purchases

None

TurboTool®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SKF Shaft alignment free?
SKF Shaft alignment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TurboTool® free?
TurboTool® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SKF Shaft alignment or TurboTool®?
TurboTool® is rated higher. SKF Shaft alignment averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TurboTool® averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do SKF Shaft alignment or TurboTool® have ads?
Neither SKF Shaft alignment nor TurboTool® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SKF Shaft alignment or TurboTool®?
SKF Shaft alignment ships an update every 3 months, and TurboTool® every 3 months. Most recently, SKF Shaft alignment was updated on August 9, 2026 and TurboTool® on September 22, 2026.

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