Comparison

Code Snap vs RIDGID Connect

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

Head to head
About

Code Snap

Access essential plumbing code data and calculations on the go. This app provides quick access to UPC & IPC tables, water line sizing, and fitting take-offs, streamlining fieldwork for plumbing professionals.

Highlights
  • UPC & IPC code tables
  • Water line sizing calculator
  • DWV & H2O fitting take-offs
  • Interactive results
  • Color-coded data
  • Field-optimized interface
  • Share code and take-off values
Features
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An all-in-one plumbing reference built for professionals who need fast, reliable code data on the job. Code Snap combines UPC & IPC tables, fitting take-offs, and water line sizing into a single streamlined app designed for real-world use in the field. Quickly access the plumbing data you rely on without digging through books or PDFs. Whether you’re sizing pipe, laying out a system, or verifying clearances, Code Snap provides practical, jobsite-ready reference you can trust. Subscriptions Code Snap offers multiple subscription options, including individual feature access or a single subscription that unlocks all tools. Available options include: • UPC & IPC – Core plumbing tables, data, and code references • Main Line – UPC & IPC water line sizing calculator • Fitting Take Off – DWV & H2O fitting take-off dimensions • Unlock All – Access to all Code Snap features A subscription is required to unlock full access to app content. Features • Quick access to core plumbing tables • Toggle instantly between UPC & IPC • Water main and branch sizing calculations • DWV and H2O fitting take-offs • Interactive instant results • Color-coded per national standards • Editable take-off values • One-handed, field-optimized interface • Share code and take off values What’s Included • Waste, water, and hot water tank sizing • Grease interceptor sizing • Meter, main, vent, and trap arm sizing • Pipe bracing requirements • Fuel gas BTU loads and pipe sizing • Medical gas sizing, codes, and pressures (UPC only) • Roof drain sizing (UPC only) • ADA restroom diagrams and requirements • Interactive wet venting diagrams (vertical and horizontal) Fitting Libraries • No-Hub Cast Iron • ABS & PVC Plastic • Pro-Press Copper • DWV Sweat fittings • H2O Sweat fittings • 90s, 45s, tees, flanges, wyes, combination fittings, fixture crosses, and more Important Note Code Snap is an independent reference tool created for plumbers and plumbing professionals, based on publicly available data and established code principles. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by IAPMO, ICC, or any regulatory authority. Always verify requirements with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for your project. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RIDGID Connect

Manage your work schedule, locate job sites, and create detailed reports with media attachments. Share job progress and client information securely. Access contacts and organize your business operations on the go.

Highlights
  • Calendar for scheduled work
  • Jobsite location finder
  • Add media to reports
  • Create and update progress reports
  • Access contacts
  • Secure report sharing
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This app provides access to your RIDGIDConnect account and enables you to do the following subset of functionality: • Calendar with your scheduled work • Find your next jobsite with ease • Add media to your reports directly from jobsite • Create reports and update progress • Access your contacts What is RIDGIDConnect? RIDGIDConnect enables you to take images, videos, files, and other media from your jobsite and business and create reports than can be shared with customers, representatives and other people you interact with. You can also markup, edit, describe, and secure the reports and files that you share. Who Uses It? Anyone taking notes on the job, utilizing digital images or video, and who needs to share information with customers or co-workers.

Screenshots

Code Snap4 screens
RIDGID Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Snap at 87% against RIDGID Connect's 0%. Code Snap also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (231 vs 5). RIDGID Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Code Snap sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RIDGID Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Snap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Snap has 231 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Code Snap's written reviews are positive against 0% of RIDGID Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Snap ships an update every 2 months, RIDGID Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code Snap versus RIDGID Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode SnapRIDGID Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (231 ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings231 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnitude LLCRIDGID Software Solutions

Customer experience

Code Snap

All ratings231 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

RIDGID Connect

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Code Snap

Subscriptions12
  • Monthly Access$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Main Line Sizing$8.991 Year
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  • Monthly Access2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Main Line Sizing$9.991 Year
  • UPC / IPC Tables$14.991 Year
  • Monthly Access2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Fitting Take Offs$14.991 Year
  • UPC / IPC Tables$19.991 Year
  • Fitting Take Offs$19.991 Year
  • All Plumbing Tools$29.991 Year
  • All Plumbing Tools$39.991 Year
None

RIDGID Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Snap free?
Code Snap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RIDGID Connect free?
RIDGID Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Snap or RIDGID Connect?
Code Snap is rated higher. Code Snap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while RIDGID Connect averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Code Snap or RIDGID Connect have ads?
Neither Code Snap nor RIDGID Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Snap or RIDGID Connect?
Code Snap ships an update every 2 months, and RIDGID Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Code Snap was updated on September 26, 2026 and RIDGID Connect on September 15, 2026.

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