The B vs Forward Energy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The B
This app serves HVAC/R contractors with a comprehensive resource for products, expert support, and troubleshooting. It offers training, NATE testing, and field tools, representing hundreds of manufacturers across Michigan and Northwest Ohio.
- Vast product inventory
- Expert support and troubleshooting
- Contractor training
- NATE testing
- Field tools and calculators
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Behler-Young is the complete source for the HVAC/R™ contractor. This means that in addition to our vast inventory of products, we provide expert support and troubleshooting, training for our customers, NATE testing, tools and calculators you can use in the field and on the job, and more! B-Y represents hundreds of manufacturers and we serve thousands of customers throughout Michigan and Northwest Ohio, through 16 branches and a 150,000 square foot distribution center in Kensington Park.
Forward Energy
Manage your energy account on the go. Order fuel, request service, and make payments directly from your device. Registration is free and requires an account number from the website.
- Account information viewing
- Fuel ordering
- Service requests
- Payment processing
- Free registration
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This is the Forward Energy App. The app allows users to view information about their account, order fuel, request service, and make payments on their account using their device. Customers create a login for this app by using an account number that they obtain from registering on our website. There is no cost or fees to register and use this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The B at 100% against Forward Energy's 0%. The B also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Forward Energy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The B holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The B's written reviews are positive against 0% of Forward Energy's.
The B ships an update every 9 months, Forward Energy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The B | Forward Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Behler-Young Company | Blue Cow Software, Inc. |
Customer experience
The B
Forward Energy
In-app purchases
The B
No in-app purchases
Forward Energy
No in-app purchases
