Comparison

Auer Steel vs Navien

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

Head to head
About

Auer Steel

Features
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The Auer App has been developed for contractors on-the-go. You'll be able to find parts, check on availability, quickly place orders, and have access to our 30,000+ item inventory all in the palm of your hand! With The Auer App you’ll find all of the industry leading features in one place. • Mobile Scanning Functionality • Real-Time Pricing • Real-Time Availability Stock Check at All Locations • Integrated Carts Synced Between All Devices • Saved Products Lists for Easy Reference & Re-Order • Past Order History • Multi-Level & Filtered Searches by Brand, Category, Attributes, and More Auer Steel & Heating Supply Co. is a full-service distributor of high-quality indoor comfort products. With eight locations across the upper Midwest, Auer Steel features Bryant, Carrier and Payne brands of furnaces, air conditioners, HVAC accessories, and hydronics products.

About

Navien

This app provides information on the latest innovations and allows users to log installation and service details for their units. Professionals can access live chat support and register installations, while owners can manage warranties and find local services.

Highlights
  • Log installation and service information
  • Live chat with support teams
  • Scan serial numbers for registration
  • Take job site photos
  • Search for wholesalers and training
  • Register units for warranty
  • Find local installers and service professionals
Features
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Navien Products & Service app gives users access to all the information on the latest Navien innovations and the ability to log installation, maintenance and service information for their Navien units. Industry professionals can log installation and service information for the units they work on, live chat with Navien teams including technical support, scan unit serial numbers to register their installations via NavienRewards, take job site photos with the camera function to add to unit service logs, search for local wholesalers and see the latest Navien training classes. Owners of Navien products can scan their unit serial number and register their unit for warranty, search for local and federal rebates, find a local installer or service professional, download brochures and operation manuals and so much more.

Screenshots

Auer Steel4 screens
Navien4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Auer Steel at 13.6 against Navien's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Auer Steel ships an update every 2 months, Navien monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Auer Steel versus Navien: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuer SteelNavien
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.6 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—33 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuer Steel & Heating Supply Co IncNavien

In-app purchases

None

Auer Steel

No in-app purchases

None

Navien

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auer Steel free?
Auer Steel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Navien free?
Navien is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Auer Steel or Navien have ads?
Neither Auer Steel nor Navien shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auer Steel or Navien?
Auer Steel ships an update every 2 months, and Navien monthly. Most recently, Auer Steel was updated on October 29, 2026 and Navien on October 24, 2026.

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