Shepherd365 vs PAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shepherd365
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It is an integrated set of employer branded applications that's powered by social, mobile and cloud technologies to engage employees from pre-hire to retire. From talent acquisition and talent development, to the core of Human Capital, Shepherd® is driving engagement, retention, productivity, performance, while improving efficiency and increasing real-time visibility. Business leaders and management are offered a real-time view of all company analytics, business processes and talent management tools enabling them to continuously monitor their company’s personal activity streams productivity and beyond. Shepherd offers a revolutionized solution to heightening visibility.
PAT
This tool connects to compatible boilers via Bluetooth for commissioning, diagnostics, and service. It offers guided wizards, data logging, and remote support capabilities. The app supports English and Spanish and can update boiler firmware.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Commissioning, diagnostic, and service wizards
- English and Spanish language support
- Cloud data logging and reporting
- Remote support capabilities
- Boiler firmware updates
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PATConnect is a commissioning, diagnostic and service tool consisting of a Bluetooth Adaptor and mobile device app. The app communicates with any Velocity Boiler Works modulating condensing boiler. PATConnect is a local service tool with web portal data collection and live streaming to enable remote support. Compatible Boilers include Phantom II, Phantom Combi II, Phantom, Phantom Combi, PhantomX, Raptor and Raptor X Modulating Condensing Boilers. PAT-Connect Features: • Bluetooth Adaptor connects boiler to PAT-Connect App. • English and Spanish Language. • Start-up, Troubleshoot and Service Wizards. • Data logs, site photos, service & status reports sent to cloud. • Alta Boiler Control firmware and default parameter updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shepherd365 at every 3 weeks against PAT's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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.
Shepherd365 ships an update every 3 weeks, PAT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shepherd365 | PAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shepherd Technologies | Velocity Boiler Works, LLC |
In-app purchases
Shepherd365
No in-app purchases
PAT
No in-app purchases









