RIDGID Trax vs PaddockTrac
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RIDGID Trax
This tool enables real-time underground utility mapping by connecting to a locator device. It displays GPS position, depth, and type of utilities on a map, allowing for saving and exporting data.
- Real-time underground utility mapping
- Bluetooth connection to RIDGID SR-24 Utility Locator
- GPS position and depth display
- Identify utility types (water, gas, electric)
- Display multiple utilities on one map
- Save and export maps to KML files
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RIDGID Trax is a tool that allows for basic underground utility mapping in real-time. By wirelessly connecting a mobile device via Bluetooth to a RIDGID SR-24 Utility Locator, RIDGID Trax can provide the GPS position and depth of the target utility. Not only can you identify the type of utility, such as water, gas, or electric, but multiple utilities can also be displayed on the same map. Additionally, a finished map can be saved and viewed within the app, or exported to a *.KML file which can be used with popular GIS programs.
PaddockTrac
This app connects to a Bluetooth sensor to gather data for calculating dry matter in paddocks. This information is then used on the Grazing Wedge website. A compatible Bluetooth sensor is required for the app to function.
- Bluetooth sensor data collection
- Dry matter calculation
- Grazing Wedge website integration
- Paddock management tool
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PaddockTrac is a mobile application which allows users to connect to a bluetooth sensor to collect data for use in the calculation of dry matter in a paddock for use in the Grazing Wedge web site. Please note: this application WILL NOT WORK if you do not have the required bluetooth sensor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RIDGID Trax at 4.0 against PaddockTrac's 3.8. RIDGID Trax also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). PaddockTrac's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
RIDGID Trax holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.
RIDGID Trax ships an update every 8 months, PaddockTrac every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RIDGID Trax | PaddockTrac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Ridge Tool Company | University of Missouri |
Customer experience
RIDGID Trax
PaddockTrac
In-app purchases
RIDGID Trax
No in-app purchases
PaddockTrac
No in-app purchases
