FAE vs Revenue Riptide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FAE
This app enhances the functionality of FAE forestry equipment. It offers sonic system calibration, real-time monitoring of machine parameters, and diagnostics for efficient operation and problem resolution. It also includes features for belt tensioning and access to company news.
- Sonic system calibration
- Real-time parameter monitoring
- Integrated diagnostics
- Limp home mode
- Scheduled maintenance notifications
- Automatic belt tensioning
- Access to FAE news
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With its innovative features, the official FAE app lets you get the most out of your FAE products. Sonic management, for forestry mulchers with Sonic technology, for skid steers and excavators. The FAE app makes it possible to quickly and easily calibrate the Sonic system for a fast and accurate connection to the operating machine, boosting productivity by up to 30%. The app’s integrated diagnostics system and real-time monitoring of key parameters, like rotor speed and operating pressure, assist in resolving any problems. Additionally, the app enables you to choose your operating speed by selecting three different operating modes. Real-time parameters, limp home mode, diagnostics, RCU scheduled maintenance and machine software updates. Use the app interface to monitor your machine's operating data. The FAE app displays failures, with a description of the malfunction and the option to export the relevant report. Limp home mode allows you to move the RCU when the radio-control transmitter is not available. Moreover, it allows you to receive notifications on scheduled maintenance interventions. The app also makes it possible to update the machine software, ensuring access to the latest available improvements. Belt tensioning for FAE forestry mulchers, stump cutters, and stone crushers with a transmission belt. With this new feature, it’s possible to automatically check the exact tensioning of your transmission belts without having to rely on other tools. The FAE app also makes it possible to view the latest FAE news and access the FAE Product Registration page directly with a QR code.
Revenue Riptide
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Revenue Riptide is a Job Shop Summit and Steelhead user Conference
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FAE at monthly against Revenue Riptide's every 9 months. FAE also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FAE ships an update monthly, Revenue Riptide every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FAE | Revenue Riptide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FAE Group S.p.A. | Steelhead Technologies, Inc. |
In-app purchases
FAE
No in-app purchases
Revenue Riptide
No in-app purchases
