Comparison

Programastat+ vs PAT Test Pro

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

Head to head
About

Programastat+

Easily program your central heating system remotely via your phone or tablet. Control 5 operating modes and set 6 timed temperature periods daily with repeating schedules. Requires a Timeguard TRTWiFi thermostat.

Highlights
  • Remote programming via 4G/WiFi
  • 5 operating modes (auto, off, on, frost, holiday)
  • 6 timed/temperature periods daily
  • Daily repeating schedules
  • Compatible with Timeguard TRTWiFi thermostat
Features
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Programastat+ can be used to provide convenient easy programming of your central heating Changes to heating programs can be made on your phone or tablet, from any location, using 4G or WiFi. There are 5 operating modes, auto, off, on, frost, and holiday. There are 6 timed / temperature periods each day, with daily repeats. For use with Timeguard TRTWiFi thermostat.

About

PAT Test Pro

Streamline portable appliance testing with intelligent on-site certification. Scan appliances to auto-fill details, track historical test data, and generate professional PDF certificates. AI visual inspection identifies defects, while automated retest reminders ensure compliance.

Highlights
  • Unlimited appliances and certificates
  • Offline functionality with cloud sync
  • Smart barcode and AI appliance scanning
  • Appliance history and passport tracking
  • Automated retest date reminders
  • Professional PDF certificate generation
  • Built-in bookkeeping integration
Features
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PAT Test Pro β€” intelligent portable appliance testing on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Built by iCertifi for electricians and electrical contractors who want PAT testing finished on site, not typed up later. Scan, test, certify, email β€” before you leave the building. WHY ELECTRICIANS SWITCH β€’ Unlimited appliances and unlimited certificates β€” no per-item or per-cert charges β€’ Works offline; everything syncs the moment you are back on signal β€’ Start on iPhone, continue on iPad, finish on Mac β€” one account, one dataset β€’ No PC, no third-party desktop software, no manual transfers SMART BARCODE SCANNING Scan an appliance ID and its details fill themselves in. Return to a site months later, scan the same item, and every previously saved detail β€” make, model, location, class, previous results β€” populates instantly. No duplicate entry, no re-typing. APPLIANCE PASSPORT Every appliance carries its own history. Tap any item in Scannable Appliances, or the History button on the test form, to see every test ever recorded against that Appliance ID: dates, certificates, pass/fail results, readings and photos. Ideal for client queries and repeat contracts. AI APPLIANCE SCANNING Point the camera at an appliance and let the AI carry out the visual inspection. It records every defect found, its severity and the reasoning, and saves the findings alongside the test β€” ready-made evidence for failed items, remedial quotes and client disputes. RETEST DATES THAT CHASE THEMSELVES Set retest intervals per appliance or per site. Upcoming retests appear on your home screen, so recurring work comes back to you instead of quietly expiring. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES Generate clean, fully compliant PAT test certificates carrying your company details, logo, retest date and digital signature. Choose your certificate colour. Email straight to the client as a secure PDF, or keep it in the cloud. BUILT FOR IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND TESTING β€’ Built-in database of common appliances for fast, accurate entry β€’ Pass, fail and remedial recording with photo evidence β€’ An asset register that builds itself as you test β€’ Automatic certificate and page handling β€” no page limits to manage β€’ Class I, Class II, extension lead and IEC lead testing β€’ Suits offices, schools, landlords, HMOs, hotels, construction sites and portfolio contracts BOOKKEEPING BUILT IN Every completed appliance can raise a draft invoice in Mint Books automatically β€” invoicing, quotations and Making Tax Digital compliance without leaving the job. SECURE CLOUD, NOT A SPREADSHEET Industry-leading cloud infrastructure with end-to-end encryption and redundant storage. Your data is private, backed up and accessible only to you β€” even if a device is lost, stolen or replaced. SUBSCRIPTION An auto-renewing subscription is required to send and save PAT testing certificates and to use cloud storage. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel at any time in your Account Settings. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://icertifi.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201659279-iCertifi-s-Privacy-Policy-GDPR-Compliance

Screenshots

Programastat+4 screens
PAT Test Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Programastat+ at none against PAT Test Pro's 6. Programastat+ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). PAT Test Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 19 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. PAT Test Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Programastat+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Programastat+ ships an update every 19 months, PAT Test Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Programastat+ versus PAT Test Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgramastat+PAT Test Pro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFree β€” betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTIMEGUARD LTDiCertifi

Customer experience

Programastat+

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PAT Test Pro

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Programastat+

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

PAT Test Pro

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • PAT Test Pro7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • PAT Test Pro$349.001 Year
One-time3
  • 50 AI$4.99
  • 250 Appliance Scan credits$19.99
  • 1000 AI Credits$39.99

Questions

Is Programastat+ free?
Programastat+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PAT Test Pro free?
PAT Test Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Programastat+ or PAT Test Pro have ads?
Neither Programastat+ nor PAT Test Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Programastat+ or PAT Test Pro?
Programastat+ ships an update every 19 months, and PAT Test Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Programastat+ was updated on November 2, 2026 and PAT Test Pro on November 5, 2026.

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