Comparison

Pro Certs vs FilmLabel

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

FilmLabel

Features
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FilmLabel turns your Blackout Lighting Console patch list into beautiful, print-ready fixture labels in seconds. Import your CSV patch export directly from Blackout, and FilmLabel automatically generates professional labels for every fixture on your rig. No manual data entry, no spreadsheets, no workarounds. PRINT ANYWHERE Print wirelessly via AirPrint to any compatible printer, or connect directly to a NIIMBOT B1 thermal label printer via Bluetooth, no detour through the NIIMBOT app required. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE LABELS Choose which fixture fields appear on each label: fixture number, DMX address, manufacturer, type, mode, footprint, and more. Create multiple presets for different label sizes and layouts: console-style bars, tech labels, road case tags, QR scan labels, and full documentation layouts. BUILT FOR THE INDUSTRY Designed by and for gaffers, lighting programmers, and DOPs working on film, TV, and live events. FilmLabel speaks the language of the set: Aputure, ARRI, Astera, Litepanels, Quasar, and every other fixture in your patch. QR CODE INTEGRATION Every label can include a QR code that links directly to the fixture's full data sheet, scan on set to pull up channel, mode, and footprint instantly. KEY FEATURES -Import patch CSV from Blackout Lighting Console -Direct Bluetooth printing to NIIMBOT B1 -AirPrint support for any wireless printer -Multiple label presets and size formats -Fully customizable field selection per preset -QR code generation per fixture -Color-coded labels matching your console patch -Project name and gaffer bar support -Works entirely offline, no cloud, no account

Screenshots

FilmLabel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FilmLabel at none against Pro Certs's 2. FilmLabel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Pro Certs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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. FilmLabel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro Certs ships an update every 4 weeks, FilmLabel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Pro Certs versus FilmLabel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro CertsFilmLabel
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationSubscriptionโ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPro Certs Software LtdGiorgio Messina

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

FilmLabel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pro Certs free?
Pro Certs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FilmLabel free?
FilmLabel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pro Certs or FilmLabel have ads?
FilmLabel shows ads; Pro Certs does not.
Which is updated more often, Pro Certs or FilmLabel?
Pro Certs ships an update every 4 weeks, and FilmLabel weekly. Most recently, Pro Certs was updated on October 3, 2026 and FilmLabel on October 10, 2026.

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