DCI DigiGuide vs HEC Bore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DCI DigiGuide
This app offers detailed, searchable instructions for operating and mastering specific equipment. It serves as a comprehensive digital manual, ensuring users can efficiently complete their tasks.
- Step-by-step instructions
- Master equipment operation
- Searchable information
- For drill operators
- For locating specialists
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DCI DigiGuide provides step-by-step instructions to help you master your DigiTrak equipment. Whether you are a drill operator or locating specialist, the fully searchable DCI DigiGuide puts the information at your fingertips to get the job done.
HEC Bore
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HEC Bore - Field Operations for Directional Boring Contractors HEC Bore streamlines field operations for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and utility construction crews. Capture bore logs, track GPS paths, document jobs with photos and video, and submit field data in real time, all from the job site. For Field Crews: Download our companion app for Field Crew: HEC Field - Log bore data with rod-by-rod depth and pitch tracking - Capture GPS bore paths with real-time waypoint recording - Submit photos, videos, and documents for each job - Track tie-ins, utility locates, and restoration work - Works offline: sync when you're back in range For Office & Management: - Review and merge field submissions as they come in - Manage clients, jobs, equipment, and field workers - Export bore logs, GPS data, and job documentation - Role-based access for admins, editors, and viewers - Push notifications for new submissions and updates Learn more at hecbore.com Read our Terms of Service at https://hecbore.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DCI DigiGuide at none against HEC Bore's 4. DCI DigiGuide also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). HEC Bore's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads 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. HEC Bore sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month. DCI DigiGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.
DCI DigiGuide ships an update every 9 months, HEC Bore every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DCI DigiGuide | HEC Bore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Digital Control, Incorporated | Travis Heryford |
In-app purchases
DCI DigiGuide
No in-app purchases
HEC Bore
- Basic Plan1 Month trial$59.991 Month
- Team Plan$199.991 Month
- Pro Plan$449.991 Month
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- Commercial Plan$799.991 Month
Questions
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