Comparison

VersaTech Recloser Programmer vs TipEase Calculator

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

TipEase Calculator

Effortlessly calculate tips and split bills with this intuitive tool. It offers automatic recalculations, receipt scanning for easy entry, and the ability to share breakdowns. Customize presets and round totals for convenience.

Highlights
  • Calculate tips based on pre-tax or after-tax
  • Split bills up to 50 people
  • Share tip breakdowns
  • Browse tip history
  • Customize tip percentage presets
  • Scan receipts to auto-fill bill amounts
Features
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Calculate tips and split bills in seconds. Enter your bill total, pick a tip percentage, and see exactly what everyone owes. Scan receipts with your camera to skip the manual entry. TipEase Calculator helps you quickly adjust the bill total, tip amount, tip percentage, or final total — and the app recalculates everything automatically. Features: • Calculate tips based on pre-tax or after-tax amounts • Split bills between up to 50 people • Share your tip breakdown with friends via text, email, or any app • Browse your tip history — calculations are saved automatically • Customize tip percentage presets • Round up or down to the nearest dollar • Scan receipts to auto-fill bill amounts (Premium) • Ad-free experience (Premium) • Dark mode support TipEase is free to use with ads. Upgrade to TipEase Premium for receipt scanning and an ad-free experience with a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VersaTech Recloser Programmer4 screens
TipEase Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VersaTech Recloser Programmer at none against TipEase Calculator's 2. VersaTech Recloser Programmer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). TipEase Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 10 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. TipEase Calculator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. VersaTech Recloser Programmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 TipEase Calculator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VersaTech Recloser Programmer ships an update every 10 months, TipEase Calculator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VersaTech Recloser Programmer versus TipEase Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVersaTech Recloser ProgrammerTipEase Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHubbell Power Systems, Inc.HexEka LLC

Customer experience

VersaTech Recloser Programmer

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

TipEase Calculator

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VersaTech Recloser Programmer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TipEase Calculator

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$6.99

Questions

Is VersaTech Recloser Programmer free?
VersaTech Recloser Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TipEase Calculator free?
TipEase Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VersaTech Recloser Programmer or TipEase Calculator?
VersaTech Recloser Programmer and TipEase Calculator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do VersaTech Recloser Programmer or TipEase Calculator have ads?
TipEase Calculator shows ads; VersaTech Recloser Programmer does not.
Which is updated more often, VersaTech Recloser Programmer or TipEase Calculator?
VersaTech Recloser Programmer ships an update every 10 months, and TipEase Calculator every 11 days. Most recently, VersaTech Recloser Programmer was updated on September 23, 2026 and TipEase Calculator on October 10, 2026.

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