VersaTech Recloser Programmer vs UtiliPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
VersaTech Recloser Programmer ships an update every 10 months, UtiliPad every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | VersaTech Recloser Programmer | UtiliPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. | Tri-Global Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
VersaTech Recloser Programmer
UtiliPad
In-app purchases
VersaTech Recloser Programmer
No in-app purchases
UtiliPad
No in-app purchases
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