RIDGID Trax vs General Pipe Cleaners
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.
General Pipe Cleaners
This app allows users to connect to specialized camera equipment for inspecting pipes. It provides a tool for viewing live feeds and managing inspections, designed for professionals in the plumbing industry.
- Connect to Gen-Eye Cameras
- View live camera feeds
- Manage pipe inspections
- Professional plumbing tool
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Connect to our Gen-Eye Cameras with the General Pipe Cleaners App. The toughest tools down the line.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RIDGID Trax at 4.0 against General Pipe Cleaners's 3.0. General Pipe Cleaners's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 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.
RIDGID Trax holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
RIDGID Trax ships an update every 8 months, General Pipe Cleaners every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RIDGID Trax | General Pipe Cleaners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIDGID Software Solutions | General Wire Spring Company |
Customer experience
RIDGID Trax
General Pipe Cleaners
In-app purchases
RIDGID Trax
No in-app purchases
General Pipe Cleaners
No in-app purchases
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