RIDGID Trax vs KipTraq 2.0
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.
KipTraq 2.0
This tool allows users to create custom data collection forms directly on their device. It supports various data types and enforces business rules, with web-based reporting for analysis. Access is restricted to existing customers.
- Customizable input forms
- On-device data capture
- Business rule enforcement
- Web-based reporting
- Support for various data types
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KipTraq is a mobile data collection and analytics tool. Users can customize input forms on-device, capture a wide variety of data, and enforce business rules. A web based reporting tool gives extensive reporting capability on the data captured via this app. The KipTraq app is for use by existing KipTraq customers only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KipTraq 2.0 at 5.0 against RIDGID Trax's 4.0. KipTraq 2.0 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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.
KipTraq 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
RIDGID Trax ships an update every 8 months, KipTraq 2.0 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | RIDGID Trax | KipTraq 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIDGID Software Solutions | Green Willow Group LLC |
Customer experience
RIDGID Trax
KipTraq 2.0
In-app purchases
RIDGID Trax
No in-app purchases
KipTraq 2.0
No in-app purchases
