Comparison

RIDGID View vs CartridgeID

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

Head to head
About

RIDGID View

This app provides a live second-screen display for the RIDGID micro CA-330 inspection camera. It allows users to record video, capture images, and review media directly from the inspection camera. Content can be easily shared via email or messaging.

Highlights
  • Live second-screen display
  • Video recording
  • Image capture
  • Media review
  • Quick media sharing
Features
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RIDGID View works exclusively with RIDGID’s micro CA-330 inspection camera. Once connected to the CA-330’s Wi-Fi hotspot, RIDGID View will provide a live “second-screen” display of the inspection. It can record video, capture images and review existing media on the CA-330 inspection camera. RIDGID View also allows quick sharing of pictures and video with others by email or messaging.

About

CartridgeID

Identify unknown plumbing cartridges by photo or search, reorder common parts, and place bulk orders for truck stocking. Specialists confirm matches and source parts, shipping them directly to your jobsite.

Highlights
  • Photo identification of unknown cartridges
  • Search and reorder known parts
  • Bulk orders for truck stocking
  • Direct-to-jobsite shipping
  • Support for 40+ brands
  • Real plumbing specialist identification
Features
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Stop running to the supply house for cartridges. CartridgeID is built for plumbers who need to identify the tricky ones, reorder the common ones, and stock the truck, all from one app, shipped direct to the jobsite. ONE APP FOR EVERY CARTRIDGE NEED Snap a photo of any unknown cartridge (old, worn, mystery brand, anything) and our team of real plumbing specialists identifies the exact replacement. Already know the part? Enter it in and order it directly. Need to stock the truck or shop? Place bulk orders. We handle ID, single replacements, and bulk supply runs. HOW IT WORKS Pull the cartridge out of the faucet or shower valve like you normally would. Open CartridgeID. Snap a photo, search a known part, or place a bulk order. Submit. Our human specialists confirm the exact match and source the part with pricing. We ship it direct to your jobsite. No counter waits. No guessing. WHY PLUMBERS USE CARTRIDGEID Real plumbing specialists, not AI guesses. 40+ brands supported (Moen, Delta, Kohler, Pfister, Symmons, American Standard, and more). Single units, replacement parts, or bulk truck-stocking orders. Choose your own shipping speed and cost at checkout. Direct-to-jobsite delivery. Free to start. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Submit cartridges from the truck, between calls, or at the customer's house. Track your tickets and message our specialists directly. Whether you are a solo plumber or running a shop, CartridgeID adapts to your workflow. Free to download. Free to use. You only pay for the parts you order.

Screenshots

RIDGID View2 screens
CartridgeID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CartridgeID at 5.0 against RIDGID View's 3.5. CartridgeID also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CartridgeID holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of RIDGID View's written reviews are positive against 100% of CartridgeID's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIDGID View ships an update every 4 months, CartridgeID every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RIDGID View versus CartridgeID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIDGID ViewCartridgeID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIDGID Software SolutionsCODY JAMES ANCHONDO

Customer experience

RIDGID View

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

CartridgeID

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RIDGID View

No in-app purchases

None

CartridgeID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RIDGID View free?
RIDGID View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CartridgeID free?
CartridgeID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RIDGID View or CartridgeID?
CartridgeID is rated higher. RIDGID View averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CartridgeID averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RIDGID View or CartridgeID have ads?
Neither RIDGID View nor CartridgeID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIDGID View or CartridgeID?
RIDGID View ships an update every 4 months, and CartridgeID every 2 weeks. Most recently, RIDGID View was updated on October 24, 2026 and CartridgeID on October 14, 2026.

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