FAN vs Tauris Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FAN
This app serves as a digital installation manual for HVAC Bacnet controls. It provides comprehensive guidance for technicians and installers working with these systems. Access detailed information and references directly on your device.
- HVAC Bacnet Controls Installation Manual
- Digital Reference Guide
- Technical Documentation
- Installer Support
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HVAC Bacnet Controls Installation Manual
Tauris Training
This platform offers interactive training for HVAC, building engineering, and facilities management. It provides a simulated environment for studying complex technical concepts.
- Interactive training modules
- HVAC system simulation
- Building engineering studies
- Facilities management practice
- Technical concept learning
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Tauris Tech Training Simulator is the best platform for studying HVAC, building engineering and facilities management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAN at 100% against Tauris Training's 50%. FAN also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Tauris Training's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Tauris Training sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FAN asks for nothing beyond the download.
FAN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FAN's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tauris Training's.
FAN ships an update every 5 months, Tauris Training fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | FAN | Tauris Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 3.9 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 254 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johnson Controls, Inc. | Tauris McBride |
Customer experience
FAN
Tauris Training
In-app purchases
FAN
No in-app purchases
Tauris Training
- EPA 608 Training$299.99
- HVAC Basic Training$499.99
- NYC Q-01 Training$499.99
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