Comparison

Pro Certs vs Trades Panel

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

Head to head
About

Pro Certs

This app generates electrical installation certificates and reports for electricians. It allows for easy creation, saving, and sharing of various certificate types directly from an iPad. Features include client management, custom branding, and automated calculations for efficient testing.

Highlights
  • Generate Electrical Installation Certificates
  • Create EICR, EIC, and Minor Works Certificates
  • Add clients, contractors, and installations
  • Customize certificates with company logo
  • Save and share PDF certificates
  • Automated time-saving calculations
  • Cloud sync between devices
Features
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Pro Certs Electrical Certificates. Generate fast, compliant electrical certificates on iPad โ€” works offline, sync to cloud, and save hours on every job. Updated to BS 7671 Amendment 4 2026. Pro Certs is the trusted electrical certification app for UK electricians. Produce professional PDF certificates based on BS 7671, BS 5266-1, BS 5839-6, and Part F โ€” all in one place. CERTIFICATES YOU CAN CREATE: - Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) - Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) - Minor Electrical Works Certificate (MW) - Emergency Lighting Certificates (BS 5266-1) - Fire Alarm Certificates (BS 5839-6 Grade C, D & F) - Domestic Ventilation Certificates (Part F) BUILT FOR SPEED: Create certificate templates once, then copy and reuse them on every job. Copy entire distribution boards or individual circuits in seconds. Convert EICs to EICRs and back again. Certificates are never locked. WORKS WHERE YOU WORK: Go fully offline on site โ€” Pro Certs stores everything locally and syncs seamlessly to the cloud when you reconnect. Your data is always available, even without a signal. POWERFUL FEATURES: - Unlimited certificate creation - Cloud sync across devices and users - Attach photos to EICR observations and any certificate type - Prepend or append cover page PDFs - Import/Export distribution boards between certificates - Share certificates with other Pro Certs app users - Auto-generate certificate reference numbers - Customise certificate colour to match your company branding - Choose your competent person scheme (CPS) logo Pro Certs Software: Trusted by UK electricians since 2011.

About

Trades Panel

Features
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Transform Your Construction Business Management Trades Panel Mobile brings your entire business operations to your fingertips. Designed specifically for construction professionals, contractors, and field service teams who need real-time access to their projects and staff. Core Features: Job Management - Access job details, schedules, and updates in real-time Time Tracking - Clock in/out with GPS location verification Staff Coordination - View team locations and communicate with your crew Quote Management - Create and manage quotes on-site Customer Access - Complete customer and contact information Document Handling - Upload photos, documents, and job updates instantly Scheduling - View and manage your daily schedule and appointments Built for Field Work: GPS-enabled time tracking for accurate job costing Photo uploads for progress documentation Push notifications for urgent updates Seamless sync with your main Trades Panel dashboard Perfect For: Construction companies General Contractors and Subcontractors Field Service Teams Project Managers Requires an existing Trades Panel account. Contact your administrator for access credentials.

Screenshots

Trades Panel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trades Panel at none against Pro Certs's 2. Trades Panel also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pro Certs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Trades Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro Certs ships an update every 4 weeks, Trades Panel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Pro Certs versus Trades Panel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro CertsTrades Panel
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationSubscriptionโ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPro Certs Software LtdBulldogs Digital Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pro Certs

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Certs Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Certs Qtly Subscription7 Days trial$21.493 Months
None

Trades Panel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pro Certs free?
Pro Certs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trades Panel free?
Trades Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pro Certs or Trades Panel have ads?
Neither Pro Certs nor Trades Panel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pro Certs or Trades Panel?
Pro Certs ships an update every 4 weeks, and Trades Panel fortnightly. Most recently, Pro Certs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Trades Panel on October 28, 2026.

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