Comparison

RIDGID Link vs GoTemp Pro

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

Head to head
About

RIDGID Link

This mobile platform connects with compatible tools to provide real-time data and insights. Even without connected tools, users can access manuals, instructional videos, and service center locations for all products.

Highlights
  • Connects with Bluetooth-enabled tools
  • Real-time data and insights
  • Access tool manuals
  • Watch instructional videos
  • Locate service centers
Features
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Introducing the new RIDGID® Link, the mobile platform that connects with RIDGID® tools equipped with Bluetooth® technology. The connected tool lineup keeps growing, giving you access to real-time data and insights right from your phone or tablet. Don’t have a smart tool yet? No problem—you can still use the app to access manuals, instructional videos, and locate the nearest service centers for all RIDGID® products. Sign up today to start working faster—and smarter.

About

GoTemp Pro

This app offers service technicians powerful tools for troubleshooting and servicing commercial and residential product lines. Access product information, literature, warranty details, and technical calculators by scanning QR codes or entering serial numbers.

Highlights
  • Product information access
  • Technical literature library
  • Warranty management
  • Bluetooth connectivity for commercial equipment
  • Issue reporting
  • Technical calculators
  • Training materials
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GoTemp Pro (formerly DS Solutions) provides service technicians with faster, smarter, and more powerful tools for troubleshooting and servicing Commercial and Residential product lines across all brands, including Bosch, Champion, Coleman, Evcon, Fraser-Johnston, Guardian, Johnson Controls, Kenmore, Luxaire, TempMaster, and York. Access information easily by scanning the QR label on the rating plate or entering the unit’s serial number. Whether on or off the job site, technicians save time with features like: • Product information (nomenclature, fault codes, parts list, controls information) • Literature (technical guide, installation manual, wiring diagrams, performance reports) • Warranty (product registration, warranty claims, extended warranty purchases) • Bluetooth connectivity for commercial and residential equipment • Report product issues (Quality issue, concealed damage and shipping damage) • Tech calculators (RDS, superheat/subcool, temp vs resistance, splits piping configurator) • Training material Designed for convenience, GoTemp Pro delivers detailed information and direct support to ensure technicians have everything they need to succeed—faster, smarter, and more powerful than ever.

Screenshots

RIDGID Link4 screens
GoTemp Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RIDGID Link at 4.6 against GoTemp Pro's 2.9. RIDGID Link also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). GoTemp Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

RIDGID Link holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RIDGID Link has 292 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of RIDGID Link's written reviews are positive against 20% of GoTemp Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIDGID Link ships an update every 3 weeks, GoTemp Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RIDGID Link versus GoTemp Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIDGID LinkGoTemp Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (292 ratings) — better2.9 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings292 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIDGID Software SolutionsBosch Thermotechnik GmbH

Customer experience

RIDGID Link

All ratings292 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.9%

GoTemp Pro

All ratings18 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

RIDGID Link

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App freezes before loading/logging in
  • Cannot find registered items, especially online purchases
  • App does not track tools
  • App does not show the last location of tools
  • App does not update the press count
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  • Bluetooth tracking does not work
  • Cannot select language or country during account creation
  • Account creation fails with an error
  • Login issues, with repeated error messages
  • App does not register or track power tools
  • Registered tools from online account are not displayed in the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve app updates and functionality
  • App should be able to register and track all Rigid tools, including power tools
  • Fix the app to track tools, show last location, and update press count

GoTemp Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RIDGID Link

No in-app purchases

None

GoTemp Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RIDGID Link free?
RIDGID Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoTemp Pro free?
GoTemp Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RIDGID Link or GoTemp Pro?
RIDGID Link is rated higher. RIDGID Link averages 4.6 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while GoTemp Pro averages 2.9 from 18 ratings.
Do RIDGID Link or GoTemp Pro have ads?
Neither RIDGID Link nor GoTemp Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIDGID Link or GoTemp Pro?
RIDGID Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and GoTemp Pro every 3 months. Most recently, RIDGID Link was updated on October 13, 2026 and GoTemp Pro on October 5, 2026.

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