First Supply vs Auer Steel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Supply
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Order the parts you need from First Supply, a Midwest distributor of Plumbing, HVAC-R, PVF, Septic and Waterworks supplies. Get 24/7 access to parts, supplies, spec sheets, installation guides and more!
Auer Steel
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The Auer App has been developed for contractors on-the-go. You'll be able to find parts, check on availability, quickly place orders, and have access to our 30,000+ item inventory all in the palm of your hand! With The Auer App you’ll find all of the industry leading features in one place. • Mobile Scanning Functionality • Real-Time Pricing • Real-Time Availability Stock Check at All Locations • Integrated Carts Synced Between All Devices • Saved Products Lists for Easy Reference & Re-Order • Past Order History • Multi-Level & Filtered Searches by Brand, Category, Attributes, and More Auer Steel & Heating Supply Co. is a full-service distributor of high-quality indoor comfort products. With eight locations across the upper Midwest, Auer Steel features Bryant, Carrier and Payne brands of furnaces, air conditioners, HVAC accessories, and hydronics products.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Auer Steel at 13.6 against First Supply's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First Supply | Auer Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | First Supply LLC | Auer Steel & Heating Supply Co Inc |
In-app purchases
First Supply
No in-app purchases
Auer Steel
No in-app purchases
