Comparison

Ceiling ID vs Hilti ON!Track 3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ceiling ID

Easily identify your facility's ceiling by uploading photos. U.S.-based experts will analyze the images to help you find the perfect match for your needs, regardless of the manufacturer.

Highlights
  • Photo submission for ceiling analysis
  • Expert identification of ceiling types
  • Find best match for your needs
  • Supports all manufacturers
  • U.S.-based technical experts
Features
Read full description

Now replacing your ceiling is easier than ever! Simply take photos of your facility’s existing ceiling (for optimum results include front and back or edge) and an email will go directly to our team of U.S. based technical experts. They’ll help identify your ceiling (no matter who manufactured it) and find the best match for your needs.

About

Hilti ON!Track 3

Manage construction equipment and consumables on the go. Track tools, schedule maintenance, and monitor employee training with digital certificates. Connect to smart tools for enhanced productivity and inventory checks.

Highlights
  • Manage tools, equipment, and consumables
  • Allocate assets to employees and jobsites
  • View tool documentation and training
  • Schedule maintenance and repairs
  • Connect with Hilti smart tools
  • Run inventory checks
  • Track employee training and store certificates
Read full description

NOW FOR ALL HILTI CUSTOMERS Use the new ON!Track 3 mobile app to manage all of your construction equipment and consumables anytime, anywhere. The latest app version brings additional Hilti specific tool management along with asset management features to provide transparency and control of your entire asset park. • Manage your tools, equipment and consumables allocating them to employees and jobsites • Identify your tools, view related documentation, training and products • Schedule maintenance, view service history and trigger repairs • Connect with Hilti smart tools to access additional productivity features • Run inventory checks quickly to detect loss of your assets and equipment early • Schedule and track the training of your employees, and store all certificates digitally to make it available for users in the field A login is required to use the app. Login credentials from existing Hilti accounts (ON!Track 3, Hilti Online, Hilti Connect) can be used or created with a simple registration.

Screenshots

Ceiling ID3 screens
Hilti ON!Track 34 screens

Verdict

The call

Ceiling ID and Hilti ON!Track 3 both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Ceiling ID's written reviews are positive against 35% of Hilti ON!Track 3's. Ceiling ID also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Hilti ON!Track 3's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (184 vs 6). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ceiling ID holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hilti ON!Track 3 has 184 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ceiling ID's written reviews are positive against 35% of Hilti ON!Track 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ceiling ID ships an update every 14 months, Hilti ON!Track 3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ceiling ID versus Hilti ON!Track 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCeiling IDHilti ON!Track 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better4.2 (184 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better34.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6184 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArmstrong World Industries Inc.Hilti AG

Customer experience

Ceiling ID

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hilti ON!Track 3

All ratings184 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative54.3%

In-app purchases

None

Ceiling ID

No in-app purchases

None

Hilti ON!Track 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ceiling ID free?
Ceiling ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hilti ON!Track 3 free?
Hilti ON!Track 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ceiling ID or Hilti ON!Track 3?
Ceiling ID is rated higher. Ceiling ID averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hilti ON!Track 3 averages 4.2 from 184 ratings.
Do Ceiling ID or Hilti ON!Track 3 have ads?
Hilti ON!Track 3 shows ads; Ceiling ID does not.
Which is updated more often, Ceiling ID or Hilti ON!Track 3?
Ceiling ID ships an update every 14 months, and Hilti ON!Track 3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ceiling ID was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hilti ON!Track 3 on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons