Comparison

A1 Corex Tools vs Protecta Project Manager

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

Head to head

Protecta Project Manager

Firestop solution

Free

📊 Productivity

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About

A1 Corex Tools

Features

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Quick and easily calculate the required thickness of the non-combustible gypsum board for protecting the main steel structure

About

Protecta Project Manager

Features

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The Protecta Project Manager App supports correct passive fire protection installation, documentation and compliance. Built for contractors, installers, inspectors and project managers, the app helps teams manage fire-stopping projects, record installations on site and maintain clear digital traceability. Key features: • Manage projects and teams • Upload drawings and site information • Document fire-stop installations with images and key details • Record fire ratings, locations, installers and installation dates • Solution Finder to identify approved Protecta systems quickly • Link installations to tested and certified solutions • Generate detailed fire-stopping reports for compliance and handover The app supports the Golden Thread, helping ensure fire safety is installed correctly, recorded accurately and maintained throughout the building’s life. Practical on-site. Built for compliance. Free for Protecta customers.

Screenshots

A1 Corex Tools4 screens

Protecta Project Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Protecta Project Manager at every 2 months against A1 Corex Tools's every 4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A1 Corex Tools ships an update every 4 months, Protecta Project Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

A1 Corex Tools versus Protecta Project Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	A1 Corex Tools	Protecta Project Manager
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	16.6
Further details — not scored
Size	33 MB	48 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Fire Proof BV	Polyseam Limited

In-app purchases

None

A1 Corex Tools

No in-app purchases

None

Protecta Project Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A1 Corex Tools free?

A1 Corex Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Protecta Project Manager free?

Protecta Project Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do A1 Corex Tools or Protecta Project Manager have ads?

Neither A1 Corex Tools nor Protecta Project Manager shows ads.

Which is updated more often, A1 Corex Tools or Protecta Project Manager?

A1 Corex Tools ships an update every 4 months, and Protecta Project Manager every 2 months. Most recently, A1 Corex Tools was updated on September 13, 2026 and Protecta Project Manager on September 24, 2026.