CMDBuild vs RefCert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CMDBuild
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CMDBuild is the application for using CMDBuild, CMDBuild READY2USE and openMAINT easily in your smartphone or tablet. It implements the main functionalities of the desktop interface: * login (with groups and tenants choice) * cards management * processes management (with widgets) * reports * views * attachments * relations * search and filters * customizable menus (included hierarchical navigation) * multilanguage support * etc. It is also possible to configure custom pages, widgets and contextual menu items for the simplified management of some operations. CMDBuild APP is available to all subscribers of the Maintenance Service and it is compatible with CMDBuild 3.3 or later.
RefCert
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RefCert is a professional commissioning and certification platform designed exclusively for HVAC contracting businesses, mechanical engineering firms, and facilities management companies. Built for field engineers and commissioning technicians, RefCert streamlines the entire commissioning workflow โ from site setup through to final certification report โ replacing paper-based processes with a fast, reliable mobile-first tool. Key Features: -Create and manage multiple client sites and job numbers -Record outdoor and indoor unit specifications, model numbers, and serial numbers -Log F-Gas refrigerant data including charge weights and COโ equivalents -Capture strength tests, pressure tests, and vacuum readings -Record live commissioning data: discharge/suction pressures, air-on/air-off temperatures -AI-powered technical manual lookup for instant access to installation guides and error codes -Generate professional PDF/Excel commissioning reports for clients and compliance records -Full offline support โ works on site without internet connectivity -Dark mode support- Who is RefCert for? RefCert is sold directly to HVAC contracting companies and engineering organisations for use by their employed technicians and field engineers. It is not a consumer application. Subscriptions are purchased by the business through our website, and access is then provided to the company's engineering team. RefCert helps businesses meet industry compliance requirements, reduce paperwork, and deliver professional commissioning documentation to their clients.
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Verdict
CMDBuild and RefCert are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CMDBuild | RefCert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tecnoteca srl | TFINDER LTD |
In-app purchases
CMDBuild
No in-app purchases
RefCert
No in-app purchases









