Comparison

testo Smart vs PT Ductulator

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

Head to head
About

testo Smart

This app supports measurements for refrigeration, HVAC, and heating systems. It also aids in food safety, frying oil quality, and indoor climate monitoring. Quickly interpret data, create digital reports with photos, and send them via email.

Highlights
  • All-in-one system measurements
  • Graphical display of measured values
  • Digital PDF/CSV measurement reports
  • Email report sharing
  • Leak test analysis
  • Automatic refrigerant charging
  • Indoor air quality monitoring
Features
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- All in one: The testo Smart App supports you with measurements on refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating systems, as well as in ensuring the safety and quality of food and frying oil, and in monitoring indoor climate and storage conditions. - Fast: Graphically descriptive display of measured values, e.g. as a table, for quick interpretation of results. - Efficient: Create digital measurement reports including. photos as PDF/ CSV files on site and send them via e-mail. The testo Smart App is compatible with the following Bluetooth®-enabled measuring instruments from Testo: - Thermal imager testo 860i for smartphones - All Testo Smart Probes - Digital manifolds testo 550s/557s/558s/550i/570s and testo 550/557 - Digital refrigerant scale testo 560i - Vacuum pump testo 565i - Flue gas analyzer testo 300/310 II/310 II EN - Vacuum gauge testo 552 - Clamp meter testo 770-3 - Volume flow hood testo 420 - Compact HVAC measuring instruments - Frying oil tester testo 270 BT - Temperature meter testo 110 Food - Dual purpose IR and penetration thermometer testo 104-IR BT - Data loggers 174 T BT & 174 H BT - Online data loggers testo 160, testo 162 & testo 164 GW Applications with the testo Smart App Refrigeration systems, air conditioning systems and heat pumps, heating systems, indoor air quality: - Leak test: Recording and analysis of the pressure drop curve. - Superheat and subcooling: Automatic determination of condensation and evaporation temperature and calculation of superheat / subcooling. - Target superheat: Automatic calculation of target superheat - Automatic refrigerant charging by weight, by superheat, by subcooling, and by target superheat - Vacuum measurement: Graphical progress display of the measurement with indication of start and differential value Indoor climate monitoring: - Indoor air quality: automatic calculation of the dew point and wet-bulb temperature - Temperature, humidity, lux, UV, pressure, CO2: the right data logger for every application – from a single solution to an online monitoring system" Ventilation systems: - Volume flow: After the intuitive input of the duct cross-section, the app calculates the volume flow fully automatically. - Diffuser measurements: simple parameterisation of the diffuser (dimensions and geometry), comparison of the volume flows of several diffusers when setting up a ventilation system, continuous and multi-point average calculation. Heating systems: - Flue gas measurement: Second screen function in combination with testo 300 - Measurement of gas flow and static gas pressure: Also possible parallel to the flue gas measurement (delta P) - Measurement of flow and return temperatures (delta T) Thermography: - Determining Delta T on heating, refrigeration/air conditioning, and industrial systems - Detecting hot/cold spots - Assessing the risk of mold Food safety: Temperature Control Points (CP/CCP): - Seamless documentation of measured values to fulfill HACCP specifications - Individually definable limit values and measurement comments within the App for each measurement point - Reporting and data export for regulatory requirements and internal quality assurance Frying oil quality: - Seamless documentation of measured values as well as calibration and adjustment of the measurement instrument - Individually definable limit values and measurement comments within the App for each measurement point - Reporting and data export for regulatory requirements and internal quality assurance --------------------------------------------------------- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.testo.com/en/company/privacy-policy-app

About

PT Ductulator

Features
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This is the easiest duct sizing calculator you’ll ever use. PT Ductulator is a simple, modern duct sizing tool for HVAC technicians, designers, and students. No spinning wheels, no cluttered screens—just clean inputs and instant, easy-to-read results. Whether you’re on a rooftop, in an attic, or at the design desk, Ductulator helps you make fast, confident decisions about duct size, airflow, and comfort. Why it feels so easy - Straightforward layout – Type in what you know, see what you need. No hunting through menus. - Big, readable numbers – Designed for real job sites, not just a desk. - Instant feedback – Adjust a value and see airflow, friction, and velocity update right away. What you can do with it - Size round and rectangular ducts -Enter airflow and your target friction or velocity and get recommended duct sizes in seconds. - Compare duct options - See how changing size affects velocity and friction so you can avoid noise, hot spots, and high static. - Get equivalent round sizes - Convert rectangular duct dimensions to an equivalent round size to compare and explain choices. - Work anywhere All calculations run offline on your device. Perfect for basements, rooftops, and new construction sites. Built for HVAC pros Use Ductulator to: - Double-check proposed duct sizes before installation - Verify existing systems during service calls - Teach apprentices how size, airflow, and friction relate - Have clearer conversations with homeowners, builders, and inspectors If you work with ductwork, this is the ductulator you’ll actually want to use—fast, simple, and always in your pocket.

Screenshots

testo Smart4 screens
PT Ductulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PT Ductulator at none against testo Smart's 5. testo Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. testo Smart sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. PT Ductulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
testo Smart versus PT Ductulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertesto SmartPT Ductulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (167 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings167 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTesto SE & Co. KGaARandall McGrath

Bugs and requests

testo Smart

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App won't connect to devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inability to save favorite refrigerants
  • Measurement data not displaying properly

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add option to toggle Bluetooth discovery
  • Improve Bluetooth range
  • Add ability to customize colors and graphs
  • Improve data export functionality
  • Add option to name sensors
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  • Improve multi-probe support
  • Integrate more features from physical devices

PT Ductulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

testo Smart

Subscriptions4
  • Multi-site measurement7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Air balancing7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Multi-site measurement$69.901 Year
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  • Air balancing$99.901 Year
One-time1
  • Logging digital manifold$44.99
None

PT Ductulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is testo Smart free?
testo Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PT Ductulator free?
PT Ductulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do testo Smart or PT Ductulator have ads?
Neither testo Smart nor PT Ductulator shows ads.

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