Comparison

WPG IntelliGrip vs Dakota Alert

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

Head to head
About

WPG IntelliGrip

Monitor the status, battery, vacuum levels, and performance of your DC3 Intelli-Grip lifters. Track maintenance records and access key metrics directly from your iOS device.

Highlights
  • Lifter status monitoring
  • Battery strength display
  • Vacuum level tracking
  • Performance metrics
  • Maintenance records
Features
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All DC3 Intelli-Grip lifters equipped with version 7.0 or later software is compatible with the WPG IntelliGrip app. It allows monitoring the lifter status, battery strength, vacuum levels, performance metrics, maintenance records, and much more from your iOS device.

About

Dakota Alert

Receive instant push notifications from Dakota Alert 4000 series wireless sensors. Get alerted to activity in your driveway, backyard, or other monitored areas.

Highlights
  • Push notification alerts
  • Supports 4000 series wireless sensors
  • Monitors driveways and backyards
  • Real-time activity detection
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Use the Dakota Alert app to get push notification alerts from the various Dakota Alert 4000 series wireless sensors. Be notified if someone enters the driveway, backyard, etc.

Screenshots

WPG IntelliGrip4 screens
Dakota Alert3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WPG IntelliGrip at 5.0 against Dakota Alert's 2.7. Dakota Alert's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WPG IntelliGrip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WPG IntelliGrip ships an update every 4 months, Dakota Alert every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WPG IntelliGrip versus Dakota Alert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWPG IntelliGripDakota Alert
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB193 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWOOD'S POWR-GRIP CO., INC.Dakota Alert, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

WPG IntelliGrip

No in-app purchases

None

Dakota Alert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WPG IntelliGrip free?
WPG IntelliGrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dakota Alert free?
Dakota Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WPG IntelliGrip or Dakota Alert?
WPG IntelliGrip is rated higher. WPG IntelliGrip averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dakota Alert averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do WPG IntelliGrip or Dakota Alert have ads?
WPG IntelliGrip shows ads; Dakota Alert does not.
Which is updated more often, WPG IntelliGrip or Dakota Alert?
WPG IntelliGrip ships an update every 4 months, and Dakota Alert every 8 months. Most recently, WPG IntelliGrip was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dakota Alert on November 3, 2026.

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