Comparison

KEWPAT vs Patch App & Go

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

Head to head
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

About

Patch App & Go

This app, paired with a specialized tester, allows a single person to efficiently test network cable installations and trace unidentified network ports. It provides visual pass/fail results for continuity and wiremap errors, and helps identify cable origins using numbered remote plugs.

Highlights
  • Network cable continuity testing
  • Wiremap error detection (miswires, shorts)
  • Unidentified cable tracing
  • Single-person operation
  • Numbered smart remote plugs
  • Visual pass/fail results
  • PDF test reports
Features
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The Patch App & Go Smart Network Tester is the one man device that lets you test your network installation and trace unidentified network cables using your iphone. Patch App & Go T1 is the one man Data Continuity Tester and Cable Tracer, powered by any mobile device running on Iphone. Download the app to your device and testing of any Lan cable becomes a quick and easy process. The App works with our Patch App & Go Tester. The Tester is supplied with 6 Smart Remote Plugs (with the option of buying more) which are individual programmed with numbers from 1 to 6. As you test Patch App & Go will visually display a pass or fail, as well as confirming the unique ID of the smart plug currently being tested. Patch App & Go Continuity Tester The Patch App & Go T1 is suitable for testing Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A, unshielded and shielded network cables. As the device performs each test, the results will appear as a pass or fail on your mobile device. When a fail is reported, the app will instantly display errors such as mis-wires, split pairs, shorts and open ends. Patch App & Go Cable Tracer Patch App & Go can be used to trace unidentified or unlabelled data ports. By inserting the Smart Remote Plugs into the ports of the Patch Panel, Patch App & Go will send a trace from the Wall outlet, through the data cable to the uniquely numbered Smart Remote Plug, activating its LED and displaying the plugs ID on the app. Saves Time & Money Patch App & Go eliminates the need and additional expense of having two men on site to carry out testing, or the time consuming method of testing by yourself. By using as many Smart Remote Plugs available, you can test your installation quickly and more importantly by yourself. Features: Test Continuity Test and verify the correct termination of any 4 Pair network cable. The App will instantly display a visual pass or fail. Wiremap Results Wiremap for Miswires, Split Pairs, Shorts and Open ends. Results are instantly visible on your mobile device. Cable Tracer Patch App & Go allows you to quickly trace unidentified 4 pair network cables back to their corresponding ports on the Patch Panel or Wall Outlet by using the Smart Remote Plugs. One Man Tester With the use of multiple Smart Remote Plugs, Patch App & Go allows the user to test a number of network points in quick succession without additional assistance. Smart Remote Plugs Each Patch App & Go kit is supplied with 6 Smart Remote Plugs, with the option of buying more. The Smart Remote Plugs can be used for both testing and tracing any 4 pair network cables. Numbered Remote Plugs Smart Remote Plugs are individually programmed with their unique ID numbers. As testing or tracing is being carried out, the App will identify the plugs unique ID. Rechargeable Battery The Patch App & Go T1 Dongle is fitted with a 1150mAh lithium polymer rechargeable battery & comes supplied with a USB Charging Cable. PDF Test Reports Individual site test reports are automatically saved on your device, which can be viewed, emailed and printed for submission to your customer. Innovative Design Pioneering, ground breaking, novel, ingenious, advanced, original - Patch App & Go is all of these things, packed into one tester. Saves Time & Money Eliminates the need for a two man team to test your installation, or the hours it would take for one man to test by himself.

Screenshots

KEWPAT3 screens
Patch App & Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patch App & Go at 89% against KEWPAT's 35%. Patch App & Go also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KEWPAT ships an update every 4 months, Patch App & Go every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KEWPAT versus Patch App & Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKEWPATPatch App & Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRSR Systems LtdPatch App & Go Technologies Ltd

Customer experience

KEWPAT

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

Patch App & Go

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KEWPAT

No in-app purchases

None

Patch App & Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KEWPAT free?
KEWPAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patch App & Go free?
Patch App & Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KEWPAT or Patch App & Go have ads?
Neither KEWPAT nor Patch App & Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KEWPAT or Patch App & Go?
KEWPAT ships an update every 4 months, and Patch App & Go every 2 months. Most recently, KEWPAT was updated on October 16, 2026 and Patch App & Go on September 30, 2026.

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