UtiliPad vs Holyiot
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.
Holyiot
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A device firmware upgrade application
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UtiliPad at every 6 weeks against Holyiot's every 24 months. UtiliPad also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UtiliPad ships an update every 6 weeks, Holyiot every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UtiliPad | Holyiot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tri-Global Technologies LLC | Shenzhen Hong yi yun jia technology Co.,LTD |
In-app purchases
UtiliPad
No in-app purchases
Holyiot
No in-app purchases
