Good Practices vs R
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Good Practices
This app provides essential data and calculators for plumbing and heating contractors installing gas-fired equipment in specific Enbridge Energy service areas. It references local codes and industry standards to ensure quality installations.
- Gas-fired equipment installation data
- Plumbing and heating calculators
- Enbridge Energy service area focus
- Reference to local codes and standards
- Information on IFGC, IRC, IMC, IPC, NEC, AGA, NBFU, NFPA
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Information contained in this app consists of data and calculators for plumbing and heating contractors engaged in the installation of gas-fired equipment only in the areas served by Enbridge Energy Utah/Wyoming/Idaho. Enbridge Energy Utah/Wyoming/Idaho provides retail gas-distribution service to customers in Utah, southwestern Wyoming and a small portion of southeastern Idaho. Information contained herein has been extracted from local codes adopted and incorporated by local authorities into heating or plumbing ordinances or codes and hence mandatory; however, the information does not attempt to set forth all requirements of any such ordinances or codes. Enbridge Energy Utah/Wyoming/Idaho recommends all plumbing and heating contractors become thoroughly familiar with the requirements of the applicable ordinances or codes, contained in the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), National Electrical Code (NEC), American Gas Association (AGA) standards, National Board of Fire Underwriters (NBFU), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Enbridge Energy Utah/Wyoming/Idaho Policy & Procedures, as well as with the information contained herein so gas installations made by them will measure up to the proper standards of quality and workmanship. Enbridge Energy Utah/Wyoming/Idaho is not responsible for the safe or proper installation of gas piping, equipment or appliances beyond its meter and does not, by the publication and distribution of this information, assume any such responsibility. Although every effort is made to ensure the app data and calculators are accurate and updated on a timely basis, changes incorporated in may not be immediately reflected in this application.
R
This app helps HVACR technicians comply with EPA Section 608 reporting requirements for refrigerant handling. It digitizes record-keeping, eliminating extra paperwork and saving time and money for busy professionals.
- EPA Section 608 compliance
- Digital record keeping
- Refrigerant recovery logging
- Company and date tracking
- Refrigerant type and quantity logging
- Easy-to-use interface
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HVACR-log was created to help technicians comply with the latest EPA Section 608 reporting requirements without the hassle of doing extra paperwork. This digital record keeping log will become an integral part of your business in no time! With the changing of federal regulations regarding refrigerant usage, storage, and recovery, it has become necessary to keep track or log your activities to remain in compliance with the law. Systems that contain between 5 and 50 pounds have been the main target of this requirement. Information such as company name, date of recovery, type of refrigerant recovered, quantity of refrigerant recovered, etc., are now required to be logged and reported. This will create a lot of extra work (and paperwork!) for technicians and contractors that are already very busy. This is where the R-Log app can save you time and money, as well as help you meet your federal reporting requirements. The app is easy to use, just fill in required fields when you are on the job.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Good Practices at Free against R's $1.99. R's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Good Practices is free to download; R costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
R holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Good Practices's written reviews are positive against 67% of R's.
Good Practices ships an update every 7 months, R every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Good Practices | R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) | 4.4 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #129 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enbridge Inc. | Robert Stringham |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Good Practices
No in-app purchases
R
No in-app purchases









