Comparison

ASHRAE 365 vs FAN

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

Head to head
About

ASHRAE 365

Access ASHRAE information year-round. Stay updated on global conferences and events, connect with the community via social media, and discover resources to support the Society.

Highlights
  • Conference and event updates
  • Social media integration
  • Resource discovery
  • Society support information
  • Year-round access
Features
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ASHRAE 365 is your year-round app for ASHRAE information. Stay up-to-date on upcoming worldwide conferences and events, connect with others through social media, find resources, and learn how to support the Society.

About

FAN

This app serves as a digital installation manual for HVAC Bacnet controls. It provides comprehensive guidance for technicians and installers working with these systems. Access detailed information and references directly on your device.

Highlights
  • HVAC Bacnet Controls Installation Manual
  • Digital Reference Guide
  • Technical Documentation
  • Installer Support
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HVAC Bacnet Controls Installation Manual

Screenshots

ASHRAE 3653 screens
FAN2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAN at 100% against ASHRAE 365's 0%. FAN also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ASHRAE 365's written reviews are positive against 100% of FAN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASHRAE 365 ships an update every 4 months, FAN every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ASHRAE 365 versus FAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASHRAE 365FAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB81 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperASHRAE, Inc.Johnson Controls, Inc.

Customer experience

ASHRAE 365

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FAN

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ASHRAE 365

No in-app purchases

None

FAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASHRAE 365 free?
ASHRAE 365 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAN free?
FAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASHRAE 365 or FAN?
FAN is rated higher. ASHRAE 365 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while FAN averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do ASHRAE 365 or FAN have ads?
Neither ASHRAE 365 nor FAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASHRAE 365 or FAN?
ASHRAE 365 ships an update every 4 months, and FAN every 5 months. Most recently, ASHRAE 365 was updated on November 3, 2026 and FAN on November 3, 2026.

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