Grant TechBox vs CEF TechTalks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Grant TechBox
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Get access to Grant technical manuals anywhere, anytime with the Grant TechBox mobile support app for iPhone and iPad devices. Designed for heating engineers and installers, the TechBox makes finding installation manuals and technical resources quick and easy, whether you are online or offline. From Grant oil fired boilers, flues and accessories through to air source heat pumps and other renewable heating products, this comprehensive technical library has it all. Find current and historic manuals in a few simple taps of the screen. β’ Download the Grant product categories most relevant to you and your business β’ Find documents with ease via user-friendly navigation β’ Save favourites for documents you regularly use β’ Toggle between current and archive to access historic manuals β’ Use offline even when you have no WiFi or internet connection
CEF TechTalks
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If youβre attending CEF TechTalks in 2026, this app has everything you need before, during and after the event in one place. Use the CEF TechTalks app to plan your day, check in quickly, and access your CPD and vouchers after the event. With 25 live free events taking place across the UK from May to July, our latest TechTalks will be looking at Amendment 4 to BS 7671 - whatβs changed, why it matters, and how it affects your work. Hosted by Darren Staniforth and Dave Austin, each event delivers 3.5 hours of CPD in partnership with the IET, alongside access to 20+ leading brands in the exhibition. This app keeps everything you need in one place: β’ View the event agenda and session timings β’ Use your entry barcode for quick access on the day β’ See whoβs exhibiting and plan who to speak to β’ Access your CPD certificate after attending β’ Receive your exclusive Β£50 voucher* to spend at cef.co.uk β’ Plus, handy reminders and updates related to your event β’ Events include free parking, free refreshments, and prize draws at every location β’ The all-new TechTalks app helps you make the most of your time - before, during, and after the event *Minimum spend and T&Cs apply
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Verdict
Grant TechBox and CEF TechTalks are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Grant TechBox | CEF TechTalks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GRANT ENGINEERING UK LTD | City Electrical Factors Ltd |
In-app purchases
Grant TechBox
No in-app purchases
CEF TechTalks
No in-app purchases







