Comparison

TEC Auto Test vs Scout for Compass

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

Head to head
About

TEC Auto Test

This app automates building envelope and duct system airtightness testing by wirelessly connecting to specific pressure gauges. It collects test data, calculates results, and generates PDF reports, with features like wind assistance for improved accuracy.

Highlights
  • Automated building envelope and duct system testing
  • Wireless connection to DG-1000 and DG-700 gauges
  • PDF report generation and export
  • Geotagging and time stamping of projects
  • Wind Assistant for improved test accuracy
  • Support for multiple airtightness test standards
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TEC Auto Test is an automated building envelope and duct system airtightness testing app for mobile devices. The TEC Auto Test app allows the user to wirelessly connect with a DG-1000 or DG-700 pressure gauge to conduct an automated airtightness test of a building or duct system. The app will collect and store the required test data from the connected gauge (and flow device), and along with manually entered building and customer information, calculate and display test results in a PDF report. Project files can be geotagged using location services on your mobile device. The app creates PDF test reports that can be viewed and exported using email or cloud sharing apps installed on your mobile device (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox). Users can also export Project files that contain all test and building data within the Project. Exported Project files are in a XML file format. The app supports multiple airflow units including cfm, m3/h and l/s. The Wind Assistant feature can detect windy weather conditions and automatically make adjustments to the envelope test settings to improve test accuracy and repeatability. The Wind Assistant has multiple settings and is user configurable. TEC Auto Test is designed to be used exclusively with testing equipment manufactured by The Energy Conservatory (TEC). The airtightness test standards supported by this version of the app includes seven building envelope standards: ASTM E779 Multi-Point standard, RESNET 380 Multi-Point standard, RESNET 380 One-Point standard, two variations of the ISO 9972 Multi-Point standard, and two variations of the CGSB 149.10 Multi-Point standard. In addition, the app includes the RESNET 380 Total Duct Leakage and Outside Duct Leakage test standards. Features: • Wireless communication with a DG-1000 gauge using either Bluetooth or WiFi. • Wireless WiFi communication with a DG-700 gauge along with a WiFi Link adapter. • Automated fan control and data collection reduces operator error and ensures that tests are conducted the same way every time. • Auto Test provides quality assurance by ensuring that tests are performed in accordance with test standards and that test data (i.e. pressure and flow readings) is collected directly from your TEC gauge and cannot be altered. • The Wind Assistant feature can detect windy weather conditions and automatically make adjustments to the envelope test settings to improve test accuracy and repeatability. • Project files can be geotagged and time stamped to verify when and where the test was conducted. • Supports both building and duct system airtightness tests, and metric and non-metric units. • Calculates and displays test results in a PDF report format that can be exported using cloud sharing apps on your mobile device. • Complete Project files (containing all test and building data) can also be exported. Exported Project files are in an XML file format. • Contains multiple default test protocols that define the type of tests and code compliance/test settings that the app uses when conducting a test. Protocols can be edited, deleted, and new protocols created. • Project and test files can be easily copied to speed up data entry for large production applications.

About

Scout for Compass

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Collect. Validate. Communicate. The Scout for Compass app has been developed by Performance Systems Development for on-site data collection for building energy efficiency programs. Scout for Compass is for authorized Compass Platform users only. Compass is a building energy efficiency program management platform. Scout Key Features: - Login and access Projects assigned to you - Sync, download, and save data between Scout and Compass - Enter the on-site visit with existing Project data in hand - Collect data and files / photos that are required by the program - Validate all required data and files / photos are collected before you leave the site - View a report with the building contact to communicate and sell work - When internet connectivity isn't available, use Offline mode to collect data and files / photos - Projects leverage easily configurable templates that support a range of program types

Screenshots

TEC Auto Test4 screens
Scout for Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

TEC Auto Test and Scout for Compass are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TEC Auto Test ships an update every 3 months, Scout for Compass every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TEC Auto Test versus Scout for Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTEC Auto TestScout for Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Energy ConservatoryPSD Consulting

In-app purchases

None

TEC Auto Test

No in-app purchases

None

Scout for Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TEC Auto Test free?
TEC Auto Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scout for Compass free?
Scout for Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TEC Auto Test or Scout for Compass have ads?
Neither TEC Auto Test nor Scout for Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TEC Auto Test or Scout for Compass?
TEC Auto Test ships an update every 3 months, and Scout for Compass every 5 months. Most recently, TEC Auto Test was updated on November 2, 2026 and Scout for Compass on November 3, 2026.

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