Comparison

MyECS vs KEWPAT

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

Head to head
About

MyECS

Access your ECS card information, application status, and financial history on the go. This app provides a virtual card with a QR code for site access and allows you to manage your profile and professional development reports.

Highlights
  • Virtual ECS card with QR code
  • Real-time card status updates
  • Financial history and receipt downloads
  • CPD report generation
  • Profile editing
  • Application status notifications
  • HSE status overview
Features
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MyECS is the free-to-download virtual card and digital skills App for the electrotechnical industry. The MyECS App gives you quick access to all your ECS card information, ensuring you get access to projects quickly and simply, and keeping you in the loop with information on your application, renewals or changes which may affect you. The App gives you access to a QR code for real-time checking of your ECS card, which is an essential part of checks to access construction projects and sites across the built environment in the UK. The MyECS App is fully compatible with CSCS Smart Check as part of the UK-wide system for checking all 2 million plus CSCS partner cards. The MyECS app gives you: - Real-time ECS card images – as soon as an application or renewal is approved, your ECS card is live here in the App - The convenience of uploading your qualifications using your phone - Financial history – download your receipts and export as PDF documents for greater management - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Report – make sure you can evidence how you keep up to date with latest changes in your sector by downloading your qualifications and CPD report - Important notifications – get clear and simple information on where your application is in process, and if any further action needed - Profile editor – need to make updates to your account information? Do this through the MyECS App to ensure there are no unnecessary delays - Improved communications – enable push notifications to ensure you are always getting the latest information on your application - ECS Check Authorisation – stay in control and generate your authorisation code for those who need full access to your card information through the ECS website browser - Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness – get a quick snapshot on your current HSE status and previous assessments - Preferences – opt-in for special updates, marketing and partner information including discounts and other services of benefit Make sure you download the MyECS App to give you access and control over all your ECS employment and skills records in one place.

About

KEWPAT

This app streamlines portable appliance testing (PAT) and test and tag procedures for iPhones and iPads. It allows manual logging of results, remote control of specific testers, and comprehensive data storage for multiple customers and sites. Users can customize fields, scan barcodes, and attach photos for detailed record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Manual PAT testing data logging
  • Remote control of Kewtech SMARTPAT
  • Import/export data with SimplyPats software
  • Barcode scanning for data entry
  • Photo capture with annotations
  • Customizable user-defined lists
  • Risk assessment tool for retest periods
Features
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PAT (Portable Appliance) Testing / Test and Tag App for your iPhone or iPad. Designed to work with SimplyPats - Data can be imported and exported too and from SimplyPats Version 7 or SimplyPats Version 7 Manual Plus Edition PAT Testing Software** (for Windows OS). Manually log your PAT Testing Results using your iPhone or iPad, and if you own a Kewtech SMARTPAT you can control the PAT Tester via Remote mode using the App. The Database used by KEWPAT is capable of storing large amounts of PAT Test Data between single (if in-house Testing) or multiple (if PAT Testing as a Contractor) Customers, and is designed to be compatible with the SimplyPats Manual Plus or Downloading Edition software, available seperately. Information such as the Customer Contact details, Sites, Locations, Appliance Id's, Descriptions, Retest Periods as well as detailed Test Results can all be entered and stored. If you need to record extended information such as: Make, Model, Fuse, Serial Number, Price and Repair info and other information, you can choose to display the Extra Info screen during the Test Sequence. Detailed Visual Test Information can also be recorded with individual checks for Socket, Plug, Switch, Flex and Body as well as OK for continued use and suitable for the environment it’s operating in. As with the Extra info, this is an optional screen that can be turned on during the Test Sequence, otherwise just an overall Visual Test status will be recorded. Fields with the "Hold For List" option let you either type information in using the on screen keyboard, or select pre-defined entries from a list. You can add your own entries to any list which is a great way of entering frequently used Appliance Descriptions, Sites, Locations, Notes, Makes and Models etc. Scanning of Barcodes are supported for data entry of Appliance Id or Serial Numbers. QR Codes can be read using your main camera where they have been printed out via the KEWPAT App using a compatible Bluetooth Printer (available separately). Limits and Results for each test are pre-configured but can be overwritten or selected from a list. The Resistance Calculator can also be used to set the Limit for Earth Bond in Manual Mode. Both Visual and Electrical Retest Periods can be set manually or calculated automatically using the Risk Assessment tool. Support for taking photos is included. The App can be configured in various ways depending on what PAT Testing information you need to record. Features at a glance: - Export Data to SimplyPats** - Import SimplyPats Data Files (ideal for repopulating the App with Data) - Remote Control Kewtech SMARTPAT. - Quick Manual entry of data for non downloadable PAT machines. - Barcode Scanning.* - Take Photos.* - Annotations (Arrows) on Photos. - Comprehensive search and Filter of test results. - Easy Custom Test setup for SMARTPAT. - User definable lists for Appliance Descriptions, Sites, Locations. - Extra Notes fields, Make Model, Appliance Serial Number which can be switched off if not wanted. - IET COP Rev 4 Extended Visual Questions (again can be switched off is simple Visual Pass and Fail required. - Ability to print labels using a Compatible Bluetooth Printer. - Multiple Barcode label formats including QR and Code39. - Inbuilt Resistance calculator to calculate resistance of Cables by CSV and length. - Inbuilt Risk calculator to give suggested IET COP Rev 4 retest periods. - Collect customer signature on App on completion of work. - Email summary of tests direct to Customer. - Ability to store 10's of thousands of assets and test results. - Flip between Dark or Light Colour schemes. - Charge and repair Codes compatible with SimplyPats. - Repeat Last Test using SMARTPAT. - Auto increment Appliance Id (inc Alpha Prefix). * Certain features or functionality may depend on your device and the hardware available. Features may change without notice

Screenshots

MyECS4 screens
KEWPAT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KEWPAT at 35% against MyECS's 11%. KEWPAT also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

MyECS ships an update every 8 months, KEWPAT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
MyECS versus KEWPAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyECSKEWPAT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews34.8% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIB LimitedRSR Systems Ltd

Customer experience

MyECS

Written reviews27 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative81.5%

KEWPAT

Written reviews23 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral21.7%
Negative43.5%

In-app purchases

None

MyECS

No in-app purchases

None

KEWPAT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyECS free?
MyECS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KEWPAT free?
KEWPAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyECS or KEWPAT have ads?
Neither MyECS nor KEWPAT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyECS or KEWPAT?
MyECS ships an update every 8 months, and KEWPAT every 4 months. Most recently, MyECS was updated on July 21, 2026 and KEWPAT on September 11, 2026.

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