Comparison

Utility OX vs Burrow Report

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

Head to head
About

Utility OX

Streamline utility construction operations with a comprehensive mobile platform. Manage jobs, track tasks, organize resources, and capture financial data efficiently. Designed for underground contractors to improve speed, profitability, and job oversight.

Highlights
  • Job & Project Management
  • Task & Production Tracking
  • Locate Ticket Management
  • Bore Logging (HDD)
  • Equipment & Materials Database
  • Crew Management
  • Time Clock & Payroll Export
  • Financial Tracking & Reporting
Features
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Utility construction is tough work. Utility OX makes it run smoother, faster, and more profitable by putting every job detail, schedule, and resource in one place—accessible anytime, anywhere. Utility OX is purpose-built for utility and HDD underground contractors who are done wasting time with whiteboards, spreadsheets, and scattered apps. No fluff. No feature clutter. Just the right tools your crews will actually use to keep jobs moving, downtime crushed, and profits protected. Key Features: Job & Project Management - Manage every job from kickoff to close-out. - View jobs on a map, calendar, or list with color-coded status indicators. - Store all job details, drawings, permits, and documents in one place. Task & Production Tracking - Import project drawings as Task Sheets and draw tasks directly on them. - Assign equipment, materials, and crews to each task. - Crews log time, progress, and photos right from the field. - Color-coded statuses show managers what’s done, in progress, or overdue. - Completed tasks can automatically be added to Red Line drawings. Foremen can also add red lines manually for changes in the field. Locate Ticket Management - Organize all locate tickets in one dashboard with map or list view. - Draw ticket areas on the map and track them with color-coded alerts. - Attach approvals, white line photos, and clearance updates for compliance. Bore Logging (HDD) - Record pilot bores in real time with depth, pitch, and rod count. - Export bore reports as PDF or Excel profiles for clients or inspectors. Equipment, Tooling & Materials - Complete fleet and tooling database with specs, photos, and availability. - Search by capability (e.g., “reamer for clay”) to cut downtime. - Schedule equipment, tooling, and materials to jobs or crews. - NEW: Materials tab with unit costs, pricing, and allocation to jobs. Crews & Crewmembers - Keep crew rosters, skills, and certifications organized. - View crew availability, job history, and productivity at a glance. Time Clock (NEW) - Let employees clock in/out and record breaks right from the app. - Time can be tied to specific jobs or tasks for accurate costing. - All time data flows into the Daily Production Report and can be exported for payroll and job costing. Job Walk-Throughs - Capture pre-job or progress walkthroughs with photos and notes. - Use voice-to-text to quickly dictate notes in the field. Production, Revenue & Job Cost Capture - Track revenue, labor, equipment, and material costs per job. - Compare bid vs. actual in real time. - Visual dashboards show profit margins, progress, and cost codes. - Export job financials to CSV/Excel for billing, payroll, or accounting. Photo & Document Management - Capture progress photos, bore logs, and completed work. - Store permits, safety forms, and client documents alongside job data. Soil & Dump Site Mapping - Drop pins to record ground conditions and dump sites. - Add details like soil type, disposal costs, or accepted materials. - Entries are shared across all Utility OX users, so if you’re working in a new area you can see soil and dump site data others have logged. Reporting & Insights - Export production, cost, and revenue reports with a tap. - Use data to refine bids, forecast resources, and improve margins. HDD Calculators - Built-in calculators for HDD planning and drilling parameters. Why Contractors Choose Utility OX - Made for utility contractors – not a generic construction app. - Crew-first design – simple enough for the field, powerful enough for management. - Single source of truth – keep jobs, people, and equipment in sync. - Scales with your growth – from 2 crews to 20, Utility OX grows with you. - Keeps downtime from eating profits – the Ox pulls your projects forward. Utility OX: Tough Jobs Run Smoother with the Ox Pulling for You. Download today and give your crews the power to keep every job on track.

About

Burrow Report

Features
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Our underground construction app streamlines production reporting for companies working in the field. Easily create company accounts and manage crews with individual user accounts. Field crews can report production, including bores and vaults, while supervisors can review items. Visualize everything on an interactive map and automatically generate PDF as-builts and borelogs, which can be downloaded or shared. Save hours by automating tedious tasks that typically slow down projects. Gain insights into crew performance across different jobs and manage clients, jobs, users, and unit codes in one easy-to-use platform. Our app turns complex, time-consuming processes into a simple workflow.

Screenshots

Utility OX4 screens
Burrow Report4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Burrow Report at every 6 days against Utility OX's every 5 weeks. Burrow Report also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Utility OX ships an update every 5 weeks, Burrow Report every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Utility OX versus Burrow Report: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUtility OXBurrow Report
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEquappment, Inc.Gustavo Scharf

In-app purchases

None

Utility OX

No in-app purchases

None

Burrow Report

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Utility OX free?
Utility OX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Burrow Report free?
Burrow Report is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Utility OX or Burrow Report have ads?
Neither Utility OX nor Burrow Report shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Utility OX or Burrow Report?
Utility OX ships an update every 5 weeks, and Burrow Report every 6 days. Most recently, Utility OX was updated on September 20, 2026 and Burrow Report on September 20, 2026.

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