Comparison

Case IH RTK PLUS vs Case IH Bale Manager

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

Head to head
About

Case IH RTK PLUS

Features
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Dedicated to the CaseIH owners, this App allows to check the status of all reference stations worldwide. In addition, it allows to check the status of each rover. By clicking on a rover, a detailed window pops-up displaying lot of information of the rover. This helps the user of the App to see the status of the rover, the number of satellites used, how long it has been connected... It is also possible to display the list of all rovers and have a quick overview of those which are in RTK Fixed, Float, DGPS or GPS mode. The users of this App will have a great tool to check themselves the RTK network and their machines using the RTK network.

About

Case IH Bale Manager

This application allows users to create custom invoices by capturing baler data. It transmits baler and job details via Bluetooth to record bale count, moisture, and density for specific baling jobs. Data can be easily exported for billing and record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Capture baler and job data
  • Create custom invoices
  • Export data via text, email, or printer
  • Generate PDF documents
  • Export billing records in QIF format
  • Search and filter baler data
Features
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Case IH Bale Manager provides creation of custom invoices by capturing data from the baler. Your Case IH RB4 or RB5 baler must be equipped with a Case IH Bale Manager App Kit which can be purchased from your local Case IH dealer. The kit contains a module which collects and transmits Baler and Job data to the device via a Bluetooth connection. This data is used to fill out individual job records with bale count, bale size, average moisture (if equipped) and bale density (if equipped). This app can be a useful tool for monitoring and capturing specific baling job details. Features include: • Easily export data from your device using text, email or send directly to a printer • Create printable documents in Portable Document Format (.pdf) • Export billing records in Quicken® Interchange Format (.qif) • Easy to navigate baler data with search and filter capabilities This app will only work on Case IH RB4 & RB5 series round balers equipped with Bale Command™ II Plus electronics. This app is not compatible with ISOBUS version balers or Standard Twine Only versions.

Screenshots

Case IH RTK PLUS4 screens
Case IH Bale Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Case IH Bale Manager at every 5 weeks against Case IH RTK PLUS's every 3 months. Case IH Bale Manager also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

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

Case IH RTK PLUS ships an update every 3 months, Case IH Bale Manager every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Case IH RTK PLUS versus Case IH Bale Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCase IH RTK PLUSCase IH Bale Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCNH Industrial BelgiumCNH Industrial N.V.

In-app purchases

None

Case IH RTK PLUS

No in-app purchases

None

Case IH Bale Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Case IH RTK PLUS free?
Case IH RTK PLUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Case IH Bale Manager free?
Case IH Bale Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Case IH RTK PLUS or Case IH Bale Manager have ads?
Neither Case IH RTK PLUS nor Case IH Bale Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Case IH RTK PLUS or Case IH Bale Manager?
Case IH RTK PLUS ships an update every 3 months, and Case IH Bale Manager every 5 weeks. Most recently, Case IH RTK PLUS was updated on August 12, 2026 and Case IH Bale Manager on September 9, 2026.

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