Comparison

TreadRite vs Biome Control

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

Head to head
About

TreadRite

This app connects to a specialized tool to provide accurate tire tread depth measurements and identify wear patterns. It allows for capturing supplemental vehicle and tire information, recording tire damage with images, and generating shareable inspection reports for various vehicle types.

Highlights
  • Connect and control Bartec Tread-Rite inspection tool
  • Display accurate tread measurements
  • Identify tire wear patterns
  • Capture supplemental vehicle and tire information
  • Record tire damage with images
  • Share inspection reports
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TreadRite from Bartec offers simple connection to, and control of, the Bartec Tread-Rite inspection tool to deliver fast, precise and reliable tire tread depth measurements. Key features include: - Connection and control of the Bartec Tread-Rite inspection tool: https://www.bartecusa.com/tread-rite
 - Display of accurate and precise tread measurements, configurable from 1 to 5 measurements per tire.
 - Display of tire wear patterns for identifying tracking issues.
 - Configurable settings and workflow options for efficient and consistent inspection of tires.
 - User friendly interface for capturing supplemental vehicle and tire information.
 - Image capture for recording tire damage.
 - Share inspection reports with customers.
 - Worldwide vehicle coverage.
 - Applications include Cars, LCVs, Motorbikes and individual tires.

About

Biome Control

Features
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Watch over your Biome devices from anywhere. Keep an eye on water levels and environment data, and set custom lighting color and intensity. With the app you can also set watering and lighting schedules.

Screenshots

TreadRite4 screens
Biome Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Biome Control at fortnightly against TreadRite's every 4 months. 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

TreadRite ships an update every 4 months, Biome Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TreadRite versus Biome Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTreadRiteBiome Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.7
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBARTEC AUTO ID LIMITEDBiome, PBC

In-app purchases

None

TreadRite

No in-app purchases

None

Biome Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TreadRite free?
TreadRite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Biome Control free?
Biome Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TreadRite or Biome Control have ads?
Neither TreadRite nor Biome Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TreadRite or Biome Control?
TreadRite ships an update every 4 months, and Biome Control fortnightly. Most recently, TreadRite was updated on September 24, 2026 and Biome Control on September 15, 2026.

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