Comparison

Scout for Compass vs The Marbl Platform

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

Head to head
About

Scout for Compass

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Collect. Validate. Communicate. The Scout for Compass app has been developed by Performance Systems Development for on-site data collection for building energy efficiency programs. Scout for Compass is for authorized Compass Platform users only. Compass is a building energy efficiency program management platform. Scout Key Features: - Login and access Projects assigned to you - Sync, download, and save data between Scout and Compass - Enter the on-site visit with existing Project data in hand - Collect data and files / photos that are required by the program - Validate all required data and files / photos are collected before you leave the site - View a report with the building contact to communicate and sell work - When internet connectivity isn't available, use Offline mode to collect data and files / photos - Projects leverage easily configurable templates that support a range of program types

About

The Marbl Platform

This software streamlines the process of designing and proposing residential and light commercial ductless HVAC systems. It includes CRM, scheduling, load estimation, and instant proposal generation to enhance the sales experience.

Highlights
  • CRM for customer and proposal tracking
  • Calendar and appointment syncing
  • Sales process presentation tools
  • Proprietary load estimation tool
  • Mitsubishi ductless system design
  • Instant proposal generation
  • Optional advanced sales training
Features
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This, first of its kind, complete in-home selling system wrapped up in an all in one software will allow almost anyone to become familiar with, design, and instantly generate a proposal for a residential and light commercial Mitsubishi Electric ductless system. This app in conjunction with the management web portal features: - A simple to use CRM system to track customers, proposal, and statistics useful for understanding performance of your sales team. - A easy to use calendar and appointment tracking system that syncs with your gmail calendar in your device. - A proper presentation for the sales process to determine exactly what the customers issues are that need to be addressed so that they can be confident that the system you design will eliminate those problems. - A proprietary "Load Estimation" tool that can quickly determine an estimated BTU load of any given room so that you can pick which indoor unit is best used for that space. - Allows you to choose the outdoor unit that follows the specifications and best practices guidelines from Mitsubishi. - Quickly add accessories, controls, and custom items to your proposal and design - Instantly generate a proposal with complete price and payment options for your customer. No longer do they need to wait for an emailed proposal. With Marbl, you can bring your HVAC company's selling process into the 21st century and deliver the sales experience that customers truly want and need. By following The Marbl Platform you will figure out exactly what your customer needs in a system and they will understand and know that the system you help them design will fill all their needs. This enables them to make a decision on the first visit. The Marbl Platform also provides optional, in-depth, advanced sales training modules that will give you that advantage your company needs to deliver the best to your customers. Marbl will affect every aspect of your ductless business from the customer, sales team, installers... straight up to the distributors and Mitsubishi rep... in a positive way.

Screenshots

Scout for Compass4 screens
The Marbl Platform4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scout for Compass at none against The Marbl Platform's shown. The Marbl Platform's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

Scout for Compass ships an update every 5 months, The Marbl Platform every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scout for Compass versus The Marbl Platform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScout for CompassThe Marbl Platform
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPSD ConsultingMarbl LLC

In-app purchases

None

Scout for Compass

No in-app purchases

None

The Marbl Platform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scout for Compass free?
Scout for Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Marbl Platform free?
The Marbl Platform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scout for Compass or The Marbl Platform have ads?
The Marbl Platform shows ads; Scout for Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Scout for Compass or The Marbl Platform?
Scout for Compass ships an update every 5 months, and The Marbl Platform every 5 weeks. Most recently, Scout for Compass was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Marbl Platform on November 3, 2026.

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