Comparison

VersaTech Recloser Programmer vs UtiliPad

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

Head to head
About

VersaTech Recloser Programmer

This utility app enables communication with specific recloser devices via WiFi. It allows users to read and program settings, download logs, and monitor real-time data, offering full functionality on iPad and restricted features on iPhone.

Highlights
  • Read and program recloser settings
  • Monitor real-time current data
  • Download event and data logs
  • Generate and share PDF reports
  • Flash beacon to identify reclosers
  • View oscillograms for overcurrent events
Features
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The Hubbell Power Systems 'VersaTech® Recloser Programmer' for iPad and iPhone apps allow communication with Versa-Tech® I (VT-I), Versa-Tech® LT (VTLT), Versa-Tech® II (VT-II) or Versa-Tech® XC (VT-XC) Reclosers equipped with WiFi modules. With the iPad version, users can read and program settings, download Event and Data Logs and perform other functions, as they would when using a laptop computer and a remote radio. The iPhone version has restricted capabilities such as viewing, generating reports, and limited command functions. Specifically, using the iPad 'VersaTech Recloser Programmer' customers can: - Flash Beacon functionality to identity recloser in the field. - Read and Program Versa-Tech Recloser settings. - Monitor Real-Time Current Data on the Versa-Tech Recloser. - View Data Log and View Demand Graph. - Download Versa-Tech Event Log. - View, Download and Edit Versa-Tech Scratchpad. - Download and Save PDF format reports on the iPad that could be shared via email. - Change the Wi-Fi SSID and password from the app. - For the Versa-Tech II and XC, customers can also · View Device and Audit Logs · View Oscillogram for overcurrent events · Export Demand log, Event log, Device log and Oscillogram data/graph as a report and view them instantly or offline · Set the Recloser in Hot Line Tag/Non-Reclose from the app · Trip, Close or Lockout the Recloser from the app · Create multiple users and permission levels

About

UtiliPad

Capture precise GNSS data for utility line operations on your iPhone or iPad. Record location, attributes, and notes, then generate PDF map datasheets for as-built documentation. Supports third-party hardware for enhanced accuracy.

Highlights
  • Accurate GNSS data capture
  • Utility line operations focus
  • Switch between utility line types
  • Record attribute information
  • Attach photos and notes
  • Generate PDF map datasheets
  • Save work to iTunes library
Features
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UtiliPad allows field technicians the ability to capture highly accurate GNSS data measurements using supported third party hardware (sold separately) directly on his/her iPhone or iPad device. Like Tri-Global Technologies’ other software innovations, all information collected is centric to utility line operations. UtiliPad users have the ability to simply switch between utility line types, collect accurate geographic locational data, and record simple attribute information including, but not limited to, type of feature, photograph, notes, and relational spatial data references. Upon completion of field collection activities, user can then save work as a PDF map datasheet and transfer into their iTunes library. This PDF map datasheet can be used as a simple As-Built generation tool for any type of basic utility design or documentation. Please note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

VersaTech Recloser Programmer4 screens
UtiliPad1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UtiliPad at every 6 weeks against VersaTech Recloser Programmer's every 10 months. UtiliPad also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VersaTech Recloser Programmer against 5.0 for UtiliPad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VersaTech Recloser Programmer ships an update every 10 months, UtiliPad every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
VersaTech Recloser Programmer versus UtiliPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVersaTech Recloser ProgrammerUtiliPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHubbell Power Systems, Inc.Tri-Global Technologies LLC

Customer experience

VersaTech Recloser Programmer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

UtiliPad

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VersaTech Recloser Programmer

No in-app purchases

None

UtiliPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VersaTech Recloser Programmer free?
VersaTech Recloser Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UtiliPad free?
UtiliPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VersaTech Recloser Programmer or UtiliPad?
VersaTech Recloser Programmer and UtiliPad are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do VersaTech Recloser Programmer or UtiliPad have ads?
Neither VersaTech Recloser Programmer nor UtiliPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VersaTech Recloser Programmer or UtiliPad?
VersaTech Recloser Programmer ships an update every 10 months, and UtiliPad every 6 weeks. Most recently, VersaTech Recloser Programmer was updated on November 1, 2026 and UtiliPad on November 1, 2026.

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