Comparison

Elecbrakes vs RigID

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

Head to head
About

Elecbrakes

Control and monitor your trailer's braking system wirelessly from your smartphone. Customize braking profiles, receive instant status updates, and enjoy a safer, more responsive towing experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable braking profiles
  • Real-time system status monitoring
  • User-friendly setup guide
  • Superior brake response control
  • Regular feature updates
Features
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Transform your towing experience with the Elecbrakes app. Designed for seamless integration with all the Elecbrakes devices, it offers effortless control and monitoring of your towing setup from your smartphone. Key Features: Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth-enabled for real-time control and adjustments. Customizable Profiles: Tailor braking settings for different trailers and conditions. Instant Feedback: Monitor your system's status for a safe towing journey. User-Friendly Setup: Quick and intuitive, with step-by-step guidance. Superior brake response control: The combination of minimun & forward response settings allows for a 'set and forget' towing experience Regular Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements. Benefits: Safety First: Achieve smoother, responsive braking for your trailer. Versatile: Compatible with a wide range of vehicles and trailers. Reliable: Constant monitoring for a worry-free towing experience. Get Started: Download the Elecbrakes app now for a safer, smarter towing experience!

About

RigID

This app helps 4WD enthusiasts ensure their vehicles are legally and safely loaded before trips. It calculates total rig weight, checks compliance with GVM, GCM, and axle limits, and offers tools for fuel range, recovery, and trip planning.

Highlights
  • Real-time rig weight calculation
  • GVM, GCM, and axle compliance checks
  • Fuel range and towing penalty calculator
  • Recovery anchor and tyre pressure guides
  • Trip itinerary planner
  • Cost splitter and insurance tracker
  • Offline functionality
Features
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RigID was built by 4WD enthusiasts, for 4WD enthusiasts. We know what it's like to stand at the back of a loaded rig before a big trip and wonder — am I actually legal? Am I safe? RigID answers that question instantly, every time. Whether you're heading out on a weekend bush bash, a serious remote outback crossing, or towing a fully loaded caravan across the country, RigID gives you the confidence to know your rig is loaded right before you turn the key. WHAT RIGID DOES Calculate your total rig weight in real time — passengers, gear, food, water, fuel and tow ball mass all included. Instantly check GVM, GCM, front and rear axle compliance. Know immediately whether you're legal before you leave. WHO IT'S FOR Weekend warriors and serious overlanders. Caravan, camper and boat towers. Fleet operators and compliance professionals. Anyone running an SSM GVM or GCM upgrade who needs to track their new limits. FEATURES Multi-rig garage — vehicles, caravans and boats all in one place Full OEM and SSM specifications with real-time GVM, GCM and axle compliance Fuel range calculator — main tank, aux tank and jerry cans with automatic 15% reserve Towing fuel penalty applied automatically for caravans, campers, boats and trailers Recovery anchor calculator — pull force and rigging loads across all terrain angles Pre-trip checklist and tyre pressure guide Trip itinerary planner — day by day with locations, activities and distances Cost splitter — track shared expenses and settle up at the end of every trip Insurance and roadside assist tracker — all policies stored and accessible offline Build documentation — generate and share your full rig spec Full unit support — kg/lbs, L/gal, km/mi and psi/bar Native iPad experience — persistent sidebar with full landscape support Beautiful dark mode No account required — open the app and go No internet required — works 100% offline, everywhere No subscription — pay once, use forever No tracking, no analytics, no advertising — ever All your data stays on your device, always Built by 4WDers. For 4WDers. See you on the track. BUILT FOR THE TRACK, NOT THE OFFICE RigID is designed to be fast and simple to use. No complicated menus, no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Pay once, use forever. We built the app we always wanted — clean, accurate, and ready when you are. PRIVACY FIRST Zero personal data collected. Nothing you enter ever leaves your device. No cloud backup, no analytics, no advertising networks. Your rigs, your trips, your data — all of it stays with you. Full privacy policy available at our website.

Screenshots

Elecbrakes4 screens
RigID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Elecbrakes at Free against RigID's $5.99. RigID's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Elecbrakes is free to download; RigID costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Elecbrakes versus RigID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElecbrakesRigID
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperElecbrakes Pty LimitedKRIS S ERIC

Customer experience

Elecbrakes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

RigID

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Elecbrakes

No in-app purchases

None

RigID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elecbrakes free?
Elecbrakes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RigID free?
RigID costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elecbrakes or RigID have ads?
Neither Elecbrakes nor RigID shows ads.

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