FieldSoft Plus vs Ruud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FieldSoft Plus
This app streamlines field service operations for companies in trades like plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. It helps manage dispatching, document collection, payroll, quotes, and payment processing, empowering technicians and sales teams.
- Field service management
- Dispatching tools
- Document and image collection
- Payroll processing
- Quote building
- Payment collection
- Credit card processing
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FieldSoft Plus is a field service app built for service companies who provide services such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, irrigation, etc. FieldSoft Plus is designed to eliminate the pain of dispatching, collecting documents and images in the field, processing payroll, building quotes, collect payments including processing credit cards, and so much more. Give your technicians the tools they need to efficiently complete their daily tasks and streamline your sales process. Learn more at https://www.fieldsoftplus.com
Ruud
This app streamlines HVAC installation, service, and support for contractors. It offers Bluetooth connectivity for system setup and troubleshooting, along with access to product information, warranty tracking, and dealer locators.
- Bluetooth setup and troubleshooting
- System operating parameter monitoring
- Alarm diagnosis and history
- Access installation instructions and manuals
- Track warranty information
- Locate retailers and distributors
- Find rebate and financing information
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We’ve redesigned Ruud for Contractors to offer the industry’s most powerful, intuitive, and easy-to-use app. Whether you’re on a residential service call or installing 40 units at a major site, the free Ruud Contractor app’s Bluetooth® capability – paired with an enabled HVAC system -- makes set-up and troubleshooting simpler than ever. With Ruud for Contractors and eligible air systems, you can easily: Install - Set up systems quickly and easily with the new Bluetooth® setup - Monitor operating parameters from your phone while charging outdoor units - Verify system setup with access to system operating status - Quickly check for alarms Service - Diagnose active alarms and alarm history - Check system operating status - Easy step-by-step parts replacement and system setup The Ruud for Contractors app also offers powerful support for all of our air and water products, with a new Product Technical Support design that is easier to use and more accurate than ever: - Access installation instructions - Search parts lists - Download manuals - View tech sheets - Research consumer literature Track Warranty information - Scan and confirm model and ownership details - Check warranty status and share HVAC systems warranty certificate Locate - Look up retailers - Look up distributors Research - Find up-to-date rebate information - Research financing options - Offer extended warranty - Confirm AHRI information and certification for HVAC systems
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ruud at 4.6 against FieldSoft Plus's 3.7. Ruud also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). FieldSoft Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ruud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruud has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FieldSoft Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, Ruud monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FieldSoft Plus | Ruud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Computer Solutions, Inc | Rheem Manufacturing Company |
Customer experience
FieldSoft Plus
Ruud
In-app purchases
FieldSoft Plus
No in-app purchases
Ruud
No in-app purchases









