Comparison

Retrotec rCloud vs Conduit HVAC Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Retrotec rCloud

This app controls specialized testing equipment via WiFi or hotspot. It saves test results locally and to a cloud database, with completed tests viewable immediately on the app or website. Saved tests are encrypted and cannot be edited.

Highlights
  • Control manufacturing equipment
  • Save test results locally
  • Cloud data backup via Azure
  • View completed tests on app
  • View completed tests on website
  • Encrypted local databases
Features
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The rCloud app runs the equipment we manufacture, over a WiFi connection or iDevice hotspot. It is used to run industry specified tests, and then saves the results of the tests locally on the device and to a backend database in the cloud via Azure. The tests are not accessible for editing by the user once they are saved (local databases are encrypted). The completed tests can be viewed immediately on the App and also on the rCloud website once they are uploaded to the backend database.

About

Conduit HVAC Toolkit

This iPad app empowers HVAC contractors to quickly scan homes, generate 3D models, and perform certified load calculations. Visualize installations with augmented reality and create professional reports to build customer trust and close more sales.

Highlights
  • LiDAR-powered home scanning
  • 3D model creation
  • ACCA-certified load calculations
  • Augmented reality equipment visualization
  • Professional report generation
  • Faster sales process
Features
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Conduit Tech is the LiDAR-powered design and sales platform for HVAC professionals. Our iPad-based solution enables contractors to scan homes, create 3D models, perform ACCA-certified load calculations, and visualize installations, all in under 15 minutes. We help HVAC contractors: • Transform complex load calculations into engaging visual sales tools • Create detailed 2D floor plans and 3D models without manual measurements • Visualize equipment placement using augmented reality • Generate professional reports that build customer trust • Close more deals and increase average ticket sizes Built specifically for residential HVAC contractors looking to stand out during in-home visits, Conduit works for traditional systems and heat pumps, while satisfying rebate and permitting requirements. Join thousands of successful HVAC contractors who are transforming their businesses with Conduit Tech. Scan homes, calculate loads, and close deals faster than ever before. Sign up now and transform your HVAC business!

Screenshots

Retrotec rCloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Conduit HVAC Toolkit at 100% against Retrotec rCloud's 50%. Conduit HVAC Toolkit also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Retrotec rCloud's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Conduit HVAC Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Conduit HVAC Toolkit has 40 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Retrotec rCloud's written reviews are positive against 100% of Conduit HVAC Toolkit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retrotec rCloud ships an update every 2 months, Conduit HVAC Toolkit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Retrotec rCloud versus Conduit HVAC Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetrotec rCloudConduit HVAC Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (6 ratings)4.9 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings640 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size327 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRetrotec, Inc.Conduit Tech

Customer experience

Retrotec rCloud

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Conduit HVAC Toolkit

All ratings40 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Retrotec rCloud

No in-app purchases

None

Conduit HVAC Toolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retrotec rCloud free?
Retrotec rCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Conduit HVAC Toolkit free?
Conduit HVAC Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Retrotec rCloud or Conduit HVAC Toolkit?
Conduit HVAC Toolkit is rated higher. Retrotec rCloud averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Conduit HVAC Toolkit averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.
Do Retrotec rCloud or Conduit HVAC Toolkit have ads?
Neither Retrotec rCloud nor Conduit HVAC Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retrotec rCloud or Conduit HVAC Toolkit?
Retrotec rCloud ships an update every 2 months, and Conduit HVAC Toolkit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Retrotec rCloud was updated on November 2, 2026 and Conduit HVAC Toolkit on November 3, 2026.

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