Comparison

Pilkington Spectrum vs InstallationPro

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

Head to head
About

Pilkington Spectrum

This application calculates key properties of insulating glass units, including light, solar, and sound insulation values. It provides detailed information on various glazing configurations and product ranges. Access technical contacts for further assistance.

Highlights
  • Calculate light and solar properties
  • Determine centre pane U-value
  • Assess sound insulation values
  • Analyze UV transmittance and color rendering
  • Evaluate impact resistance and fire resistance
  • Access comprehensive product database
  • Find technical contact information
Features
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Pilkington Spectrum is a Windows-based glass performance model which enables you to quickly and efficiently calculate key properties of insulating glass units without the need to construct and measure them. You can use Pilkington Spectrum to provide the following information: - light and solar properties (transmittance, reflectance, absorptance, g value, etc.) in accordance with EN 410, - centre pane U-value in accordance with EN 673 (with an option to display the U-value to two decimal places), - sound insulation values in accordance with EN ISO 140-3 or generally accepted values from EN 12758, - ultra violet (uv) transmittance and colour rendering index (Ra) in accordance with EN 410, - other properties (e.g. pendulum body impact resistance, fire resistance, resistance to manual attack, etc.). This information is available for single glazing, insulating glass units (double, triple and quadruple glazing) and secondary glazing, or double window configurations. The database includes a comprehensive range of our products, provided by benefit-led category (e.g. solar control, thermal insulation, self-cleaning, solar control, etc.). We have also provided details of our relevant technical contacts, in case you require any additional technical information.

About

InstallationPro

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Maximize Your Efficiency in Assembly Work: - All your tasks at a glance: Receive your tasks directly on your smartphone – always up-to-date and easily accessible. - Seamless navigation: Integrated navigation features help you reach your next assignment quickly and stress-free. - Digital status updates: Send progress updates to your client conveniently and paper-free. - Instant access to manuals: View detailed assembly instructions directly within the app – anytime, anywhere. - Comprehensive documentation: Record your work with photos, interactive multiple-choice questions, and descriptive text fields. - Innovative window scanning: Use your device’s NFC antenna to scan windows quickly and accurately.

Screenshots

Pilkington Spectrum4 screens
InstallationPro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: InstallationPro at none against Pilkington Spectrum's shown. InstallationPro also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Pilkington Spectrum's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilkington Spectrum ships an update every 3 months, InstallationPro monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Pilkington Spectrum versus InstallationPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilkington SpectrumInstallationPro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size87 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPilkington Group LtdDigital Building Solutions GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Pilkington Spectrum

No in-app purchases

None

InstallationPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilkington Spectrum free?
Pilkington Spectrum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InstallationPro free?
InstallationPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilkington Spectrum or InstallationPro have ads?
Pilkington Spectrum shows ads; InstallationPro does not.
Which is updated more often, Pilkington Spectrum or InstallationPro?
Pilkington Spectrum ships an update every 3 months, and InstallationPro monthly. Most recently, Pilkington Spectrum was updated on June 2, 2026 and InstallationPro on July 30, 2026.

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