Comparison

TEC Auto Test vs FoamMinder

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

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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

FoamMinder

This app provides a comprehensive toolkit for spray foam installers, offering offline calculations for density, yield, and job estimates. It also helps assess condensation risk in wall assemblies and generates detailed daily job reports. Users can manage product lists and access various conversion tools.

Highlights
  • Field quality control calculations
  • Product management and yield projection
  • Job estimating tools
  • Condensation risk assessment
  • Daily job report generation
  • Offline functionality
  • Unit conversions and reference tools
Features
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FoamMinder puts the spray polyurethane foam field toolkit in your pocket. Run quality-control checks, size a job, flag condensation risk, and file a complete daily report — all on your iPhone or iPad, and all offline. Built for installers, crew leads, and QC techs who need fast, defensible numbers on the jobsite. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL Density: enter a cut sample's dimensions and weight for an instant lbs/ft³ result Displacement: quick density from weight and volume Yield: board feet per gallon, projected board feet per set, and a color-coded comparison against your product's rated yield Save every calculation and export the history as CSV YOUR PRODUCTS, EVERYWHERE Keep one shared list of the products you use and spray Add optional specs (gallons per set, rated board feet per set) once, and the Yield and Estimate screens do the math for you Quick-add a new product from any screen ESTIMATING Spray Foam Set Calculator: enter square footage and thickness by area (roof line, walls, gable, garage ceiling, subfloor, porch) to get sets needed Corrugated Metal Calculator: true surface area from sheet size, corrugation pitch, and depth Add a project name and location, then share a clean estimate summary WALL ASSEMBLY and CONDENSATION Estimate where the dew point lands inside a wall from indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity See total R-value, U-factor, dew-point temperature, and a plain-language condensation risk Built-in help with worked examples and best practices DAILY JOB REPORT Capture employee, contractor, jobsite, product, machine settings, substrate, material performance, notes, and photos Frequently used fields are remembered between reports Export a CSV of the data, a text file of your notes, and a PDF of your photos CONVERSIONS and REFERENCE Converters for temperature, weight, volume, length, area, pressure, and R-value to U-factor Dew point calculator Cycle-factor reference for common Graco, PMC, and BOSS proportioners PRIVATE BY DESIGN Works completely offline No account and no sign-in Your data stays on your device — you decide what to share and when APPEARANCE System, Light, Dark, and Night Vision themes for day or night work FoamMinder's calculators use standard, industry-accepted formulas and are provided as best-faith field aids. Always verify critical values against manufacturer specifications and a full takeoff.

Screenshots

TEC Auto Test4 screens
FoamMinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TEC Auto Test at Free against FoamMinder's $9.99. TEC Auto Test also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). FoamMinder's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

TEC Auto Test is free to download; FoamMinder costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FoamMinder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TEC Auto Test ships an update every 3 months, FoamMinder every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TEC Auto Test versus FoamMinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTEC Auto TestFoamMinder
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Energy ConservatoryStephen Davis

Customer experience

TEC Auto Test

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FoamMinder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TEC Auto Test

No in-app purchases

None

FoamMinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TEC Auto Test free?
TEC Auto Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FoamMinder free?
FoamMinder costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TEC Auto Test or FoamMinder?
FoamMinder is rated higher. TEC Auto Test averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FoamMinder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TEC Auto Test or FoamMinder have ads?
Neither TEC Auto Test nor FoamMinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TEC Auto Test or FoamMinder?
TEC Auto Test ships an update every 3 months, and FoamMinder every 11 days. Most recently, TEC Auto Test was updated on October 11, 2026 and FoamMinder on September 13, 2026.

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