RMLD vs USA North
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RMLD
Connect to instruments via Bluetooth to capture leak survey data. Log details of observed leaks, view their locations on a map, and receive audible alarms. Export survey data in various file formats.
- Connect to RMLD-CS instruments via Bluetooth
- Log leak survey data with locations
- View logged leaks on a map
- Audible alarms for leak detection
- Download survey data as CSV or KML
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The RMLD-CS Application provides an easy way for users to connect to Heath RMLD-CS instruments via Bluetooth (BLE) and capture leak survey data. This includes the following: • Search and connect to nearby RMLD-CS instruments • Select GPS Logging rate option • Start a new leak survey • View CH4 and Peak CH4 values • Log details of observed leaks including location • Switch between RMLD-CS devices during a survey • View map of breadcrumb trail and logged leaks • Download CSV, KML or zip files of a leak survey • Audible alarms through the mobile application. (DMD, RT, Fault, Warning)
USA North
Submit locate requests for excavation and utility work directly from your mobile device. Register through the app to start submitting requests for underground utilities.
- Submit locate requests
- Register for service
- Mobile utility locating
- Excavator and utility tool
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The USA North App allows excavators, utilities, homeowners to submit Locate Requests directly from their phones. You first need to register with the service which can be done from the App and then you are ready to begin submitting your locate requests.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: USA North at 4.7 against RMLD's 4.3. RMLD's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
USA North holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
RMLD ships an update every 2 months, USA North every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RMLD | USA North |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heath Consultants Inc | PelicanCorp |
Customer experience
RMLD
USA North
In-app purchases
RMLD
No in-app purchases
USA North
No in-app purchases
