# Heat Engineer

> Heating engineer's tool for property surveys, heat loss calculations, and sound assessments. (iPhone/iPad app by Heat Engineer Software Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heat-engineer/id879510552 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Heat Engineer Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461678894)
- Category: Productivity, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2014-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heat-engineer/id879510552/reviews.md

## What is Heat Engineer?

Heat Engineer has been designed to help heating engineers and surveyors gather information about a property for the installation of a heating system. The options available for heat loss reports are renewable technologies such as Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Biomass or conventional fossil fuels.

Please visit our website to create an account and watch our training videos. www.heat-engineer.com

Heat Engineer Software Ltd is an Industrial Associate Supporter of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering.

----Heat Engineer has three functions ----

1 - Heat Loss survey, designed to meet BS EN 12831, CIBSE Domestic Heating Design Guide and MCS standards. When the survey is completed you can send it to your account at www.heat-engineer.com

2 - MCS 020 Planning Standards, sound assessment for Air Source Heat Pumps.

3 - A quick heat loss estimator tool.

-----Important useful feature----
Every entry made is automatically saved in the app’s history so you can revisit any time to amend either your sound assessment or heat loss survey. For MCS 020 Sound assessments this is particularly useful if you don’t know the sound power decibel rating whilst on site and haven’t yet decided which manufacturer to use. You can use the app on site to record data you have and revisit your history to update the project once you’re back in the office. We now have a LiDAR feature.

1----Heat Loss Survey----

Complete a site survey for a room by room heat loss calculation. The parameters within this app are detailed so calculations can be carried out following the domestic heating design guide and requirements to meet MCS standards. This tool is for collecting details of a property so you can then send it to an online Heat Engineer account. If you are a Heat Engineer account holder at www.heat-engineer.com then you can review your survey and produce a detailed heat loss report.

Take photos for each room and installation locations. 

• Pre-populated drop down lists for room names and options to add custom names.

• Pre-populated drop down lists and options to add custom description and U values for all building materials, walls, floors, windows, doors, ceilings and roof.

• For ‘complex rooms’, rooms with lofted/vaulted ceilings and roof an option to select which image profile, so measurement and wall types can quickly be entered.

• Current Emitter selection, quickly select the radiator profile image from our list and enter the height and length. Heat Engineer online www.heat-engineer.com will calculate the output based on the designed flow temperature in the final report.

• Send completed survey to a Heat Engineer account online at www.Heat-Engineer.com

• Surveys submitted for the heat loss calculation the ‘internal room design temperatures’ and ‘air changes per hour ‘will be based on the room name and age of the room. Energy kWh demand and running costs is calculated using degree day data. Fuel comparisons are also available.

2----MCS 020 Planning Standards, sound assessment for Air Source Heat Pumps-

To ensure a proposed Air Source Heat Pump installation is a ‘permitted development’ for sound conditions use this app if you’re an MCS installer for the handover pack. 

• Enter any manufacturer and model name
• Enter the A weighted sound power (dB) level for the chosen model (you can change this information in the history when you decide which model you want to install)
• Enter a description of assessment position
• Take and add a photo of the assessment position for your final PDF report
• A clear indication of assessment results
• Send a two page PDF report of the completed MCS 020 assessment to your office via email

3----Heat Loss Estimator----

This heat loss estimator tool has been designed to provide heating estimations on Power kW and Energy kWh demands for domestic and commercial properties. The tool provides approximations to aid the quotation / tendering process before a project is accepted.

## Key features

- Heat loss survey for BS EN 12831, CIBSE, and MCS standards
- MCS 020 sound assessment for Air Source Heat Pumps
- Quick heat loss estimator tool
- Automatic data saving and history for amendments
- Room-by-room heat loss calculation
- Photo capture for rooms and installation locations
- Fuel comparisons and running cost calculations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MCS 020 PDF Report Token | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heat-engineer/id879510552/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Poor service

*2025-11-15, version 2.4.0*

Keep taking payments after cancellation and not refunding or comeback to me, not happy

### 5/5 — Well-developed and supported

*2025-03-27, version 2.3.6*

This is great software that I have used to create an additional wealth stream for my business. The final product is professional. Important to do the training though to get a decent report.

### 5/5 — Must have app for heating

*2025-03-27, version 2.3.6*

Great app with updates coming through all the time, constantly improving and integrations to improve functionality highly reccomend

### 5/5 — Must have Heatloss software

*2021-02-16, version 1.9*

This is a must have heat loss program for the professional heating installer, no other program comes close to delivering as comprehensive data and levels of customisation for different heating types from heatpumps to gas boilers, Rob and his team are constantly adding new features to make it more useful and adapt to the ever changing world of heating design 👌

### 1/5 — Can’t sort login, even called sent to YouTube?

*2020-02-04, version 1.8.5*

Hear good reports but can’t get login or how to subscribe?

Given up!

### 1/5 — Me

*2019-07-17, version 1.8.5*

Waste of time. Can’t login from the word go. 10 minutes of my life I won’t get back.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2016-05-14, version 1.8.3*

This is a great tool. Highly recommended

### 5/5 — The dogs danglies

*2016-05-04, version 1.8.3*

This app is quality, very easy to navigate, and very useful...top dog!!!

### 5/5 — Excellent app. Really useful

*2016-05-04, version 1.8.3*

This is a worthwhile app to help with heat loss calcs. Recommended

### 5/5 — TG

*2016-05-03, version 1.8.3*

Just what was needed. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about Heat Engineer

### What are the main functions of Heat Engineer?

Heat Engineer offers three primary functions: a Heat Loss survey tool that meets BS EN 12831, CIBSE, and MCS standards; an MCS 020 Planning Standards tool for sound assessment of Air Source Heat Pumps; and a quick heat loss estimator.

### Can I use Heat Engineer offline?

The app allows you to record data on-site and save your progress automatically. You can then revisit your history to update projects once you are back in the office, suggesting offline data entry capabilities.

### How does Heat Engineer handle different building materials?

The app features pre-populated drop-down lists for building materials, including walls, floors, windows, doors, ceilings, and roofs, with options to add custom descriptions and U-values for detailed calculations.

### Does Heat Engineer support different types of heating systems?

Yes, the app supports heat loss reports for renewable technologies such as Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Biomass, and conventional fossil fuels.

### How does Heat Engineer calculate energy demand and running costs?

Energy kWh demand and running costs are calculated using degree day data. The app also provides fuel comparisons to help users understand operational expenses.

### Is Heat Engineer compatible with my devices?

Heat Engineer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicating broad compatibility within the Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Heat Engineer updated?

The app was last updated on October 26, 2025, with version 2.4.0, suggesting regular updates to maintain functionality and compliance with standards.

### Does Heat Engineer have ads?

Based on the provided data, the app does not have advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.5 — 2026-07-30

When using the 3D scanning LiDAR, we have now added the ability to export the 2D plans in a PDF format.

### 2.4.4 — 2026-07-24

We now have a LiDAR feature so you can scan the rooms if you have a Pro model iPhone or iPad.

### 2.4.3 — 2026-06-08

Occasional login bug fixed.

### 2.4.2 — 2026-05-19

General Improvements. Including address finder

### 2.4.0 — 2025-10-26

This update makes your app fully compatible with our upgraded login system, boosting security and performance for a seamless experience.

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