TEC Auto Test vs Torch Card
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Torch Card
Create and share a dynamic digital business card with a QR code or link. Showcase your contact information, social profiles, and branding. Offers a free tier for basic card creation and a premium subscription for advanced customization and analytics.
- Create digital business cards
- Share via QR code or link
- Add contact details and social links
- Choose from card templates
- Apple Wallet integration
- Edit card after publishing (paid)
- Track card activity (paid)
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Make every introduction count with Torch Card. Create a digital business card and share it with a QR code or link. People can open your card and save your contact details without installing the app. Add the QR to a printed business card, your email signature, or wherever you connect. Bring your name, title, company, contact details, and social links together in one place. Choose what appears on your public card, select a template, and frame your profile photo or logo before uploading. SPARK — FREE • Create and publish your digital business card • Share your card with a QR code or link • Choose from a library of card templates • Display a profile photo or logo • Keep a branded card pass in Apple Wallet Spark locks card details after publication. Upgrade to Ignite to keep editing your published card. IGNITE — MORE WAYS TO MAKE IT YOURS • Edit your card after publishing • Customize card colors and QR colors, shapes, and center image • Display both your profile photo and logo, with more contact fields • Personalize your Apple Wallet pass with colors, an image, and selected details • Receive contact details through Share Back and manage saved connections • View aggregate card activity: views, unique visitors, contact saves, and trends over 7, 30, or 90 days YOUR CARD, CLOSE AT HAND Open your card from a QR code or shared link. Supported iPhones can use the App Clip to view a card and save a contact without installing the full app. Your Wallet pass keeps a snapshot of your details; add or update it after making changes. Its QR code opens your live card. Ignite is an auto-renewable subscription, offered as Ignite Monthly ($5.99 per month) or Ignite Annual ($49.99 per year). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://torchcard.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://torchcard.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Torch Card at 5.0 against TEC Auto Test's 4.5. Torch Card also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). TEC Auto Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Torch Card sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TEC Auto Test asks for nothing beyond the download.
Torch Card holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
TEC Auto Test ships an update every 3 months, Torch Card every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.
| Parameter | TEC Auto Test | Torch Card |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Energy Conservatory | Phoenix Fire Technology LLC |
Customer experience
TEC Auto Test
Torch Card
In-app purchases
TEC Auto Test
No in-app purchases
Torch Card
- Ignite Monthly$5.991 Month
- Ignite Annual$49.991 Year









