Comparison

NATE ResLoad vs CTC Supply

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

Head to head
About

NATE ResLoad

This app performs ACCA-approved residential load calculations for HVAC systems. It allows users to create detailed reports for cooling and heating loads, including room-by-room analysis, and email them as PDFs. It also includes a built-in HVAC Equipment Locator.

Highlights
  • ACCA-approved Manual J8 calculations
  • Field-based load calculations
  • Emailable PDF reports
  • Unlimited project creation
  • Global weather database
  • HVAC Equipment Locator included
Features
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The NATE ResLoad-J app was developed by Carmel Software for North American Technical Excellence, Inc. (NATE). This is an ACCA-approved Manual J8 residential load calculation app for the Apple iPad. It allows engineers, contractors, and technicians to perform field-based cooling and heating load calculations on residential and small commercial buildings. Users are then able to email PDF reports to customers and local building officials. Reports produced by this app will be acceptable by all municipalities/states (including Florida and Massachusetts which recently passed laws requiring contractors to submit load calcs from ACCA-approved software.) For training webinar schedule, go here: http://bit.ly/SaHmPS For online help and training videos, go here: http://bit.ly/1PhqlDi Bonus: The NATE ResLoad-J app now includes our popular HVAC Equipment Locator app built right in! Click here for details about that app: http://bit.ly/1a2RskH The NATE ResLoad-J app allows users to create unlimited projects and perform both block and room-by-room loads. The app includes weather data for 1000s of cities throughout the world and construction data for 100s of wall, floor, roof, ceiling, and window types. The user is also able to model detailed appliance, duct, infiltration, and ventilation loads. This app was specifically designed for the Apple iPad, taking advantage of the larger screen, rotating user interface, and other functionality unique to the iPad. Other features include: 1. Includes a 1000+ world-wide city weather database 2. Allows you to create and store an unlimited number of projects. You can also re-use existing projects as templates for new projects. 3. Includes data for 100s of construction types for walls, roofs, floors, doors, windows, skylights, and ceilings. 4. Allows you to specify an unlimited # of building envelope types (i.e. – doors, walls, roofs, floors, ceilings), window types, and skylight types for each building. 5. Allows you to input individual home appliance information. 6. Allows you to instantly view total heating and cooling load results as you update input data. 7. Allows you to view comprehensive cooling and heating load breakdown reports including breakdown by envelope load, window load, skylight load, infiltration load, ventilation load and internal load contributions. 8. Also performs room-by-room cooling and heating load calc analysis 9. Includes the ability to display a wide variety of on-screen reports including checksum reports (ie – BTUh/SqFt, SqFt/Ton, etc.), complete heating and cooling load breakdown reports, and even graphically-pleasing pie charts showing cooling and heating load breakdowns. These reports can be converted to PDFs and emailed from right within the app. 10. Includes the ability to display a comprehensive HTML report that you can email to yourself or others, and it also includes a spreadsheet attachment that you can open in Excel to create customized reports. 11. Includes the ability to display units in either English (IP) or Metric (SI). The benefits of using this app are numerous including: 1. Great for use out in the field. Quickly size heating and cooling equipment, show the client, then email the results back to your office for further analysis. 2. Show off your advanced on-screen reports to clients convincing them you are using cutting-edge technology. 3. Save time by inputting information in the field and then returning to your office to perform more in-depth analysis. 4. Submit reports to local municipalities that require ACCA-approved Manual J8 residential load calcs for equipment replacement.

About

CTC Supply

Features
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HVAC AND PLUMBING MADE EASY WITH CTC SUPPLY Take your business to the next level with the CTC Supply mobile app. Designed specifically for professional contractors, our app provides instant access to the parts, equipment, and resources you need to get the job done right. Whether you are on the jobsite or in the office, the CTC Supply app puts the power of a full-line distributor in your pocket. KEY FEATURES - REAL-TIME INVENTORY AND PRICING: View your specific dealer pricing and live stock levels at your local branch. - QUICK ONLINE ORDERING: Browse our full catalog of HVAC and plumbing supplies and place orders for delivery or will-call pickup. - AHRI MATCHUPS: Use our built-in cross-reference tool to find complete, compatible systems in seconds. - ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT: Pay invoices electronically, view monthly statements, and track your order history to manage cash flow effortlessly. - CREATE PROFESSIONAL BIDS: Convert CTC Supply quotes into branded bids for your customers with your own mark-up. Close the sale while still at the house! - BRANCH LOCATOR: Quickly find directions and contact info for the nearest CTC Supply location. WHY CTC SUPPLY? We are committed to helping contractors win more jobs and complete them faster. From Heil HVAC equipment to essential repair parts, we provide the specialized support and reliable inventory you need to grow your business. Download the app today and experience the Contractor's Advantage.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CTC Supply at Free against NATE ResLoad's $169.99. CTC Supply also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CTC Supply is free to download; NATE ResLoad costs $169.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NATE ResLoad versus CTC Supply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNATE ResLoadCTC Supply
Price$169.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 31 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarmel Software CorporationCTC Supply

In-app purchases

None

NATE ResLoad

No in-app purchases

None

CTC Supply

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NATE ResLoad free?
NATE ResLoad costs $169.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CTC Supply free?
CTC Supply is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NATE ResLoad or CTC Supply have ads?
Neither NATE ResLoad nor CTC Supply shows ads.

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