Retrotec rCloud vs Conduit HVAC Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- LiDAR-powered home scanning
- 3D model creation
- ACCA-certified load calculations
- Augmented reality equipment visualization
- Professional report generation
- Faster sales process
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Retrotec rCloud | Conduit HVAC Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (6 ratings) | 4.9 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 327 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Retrotec, Inc. | Conduit Tech |
Customer experience
Retrotec rCloud
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In-app purchases
Retrotec rCloud
No in-app purchases
Conduit HVAC Toolkit
No in-app purchases
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