RIDGID Link vs FabShop Tracking 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connects with Bluetooth-enabled tools
- Real-time data and insights
- Access tool manuals
- Watch instructional videos
- Locate service centers
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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.
FabShop Tracking 2
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FabShop Tracking allows users to scan and associate status and location information with their ductwork.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RIDGID Link at every 3 weeks against FabShop Tracking 2's every 5 months. FabShop Tracking 2's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RIDGID Link ships an update every 3 weeks, FabShop Tracking 2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RIDGID Link | FabShop Tracking 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (307 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 307 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIDGID Software Solutions | Trimble Inc. |
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
FabShop Tracking 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RIDGID Link
No in-app purchases
FabShop Tracking 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RIDGID Link free?
Is FabShop Tracking 2 free?
Do RIDGID Link or FabShop Tracking 2 have ads?
Which is updated more often, RIDGID Link or FabShop Tracking 2?
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