UtiliPad vs JSmartApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UtiliPad
Capture precise GNSS data for utility line operations on your iPhone or iPad. Record location, attributes, and notes, then generate PDF map datasheets for as-built documentation. Supports third-party hardware for enhanced accuracy.
- Accurate GNSS data capture
- Utility line operations focus
- Switch between utility line types
- Record attribute information
- Attach photos and notes
- Generate PDF map datasheets
- Save work to iTunes library
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UtiliPad allows field technicians the ability to capture highly accurate GNSS data measurements using supported third party hardware (sold separately) directly on his/her iPhone or iPad device. Like Tri-Global Technologies’ other software innovations, all information collected is centric to utility line operations. UtiliPad users have the ability to simply switch between utility line types, collect accurate geographic locational data, and record simple attribute information including, but not limited to, type of feature, photograph, notes, and relational spatial data references. Upon completion of field collection activities, user can then save work as a PDF map datasheet and transfer into their iTunes library. This PDF map datasheet can be used as a simple As-Built generation tool for any type of basic utility design or documentation. Please note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
JSmartApp
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JSmartApp is a SmartThings client designed for speed and ease of use. It doesn't replace the existing SmartThings app but it is much faster and makes accessing and controlling your smart home devices much easier. Quickly access all of your SmartThings devices. Assign favorites and sort them how you want to access them. Rooms and devices can be sorted your way. View the status of multiple devices on a single page to get a quick view of your smart home. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets provide for quick access to your devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UtiliPad at none against JSmartApp's 3. UtiliPad also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. JSmartApp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. UtiliPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
UtiliPad ships an update every 6 weeks, JSmartApp every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UtiliPad | JSmartApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tri-Global Technologies LLC | Julian Werfel |
In-app purchases
UtiliPad
No in-app purchases
JSmartApp
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99









