Comparison

Ruud vs PAT

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

PAT

This tool connects to compatible boilers via Bluetooth for commissioning, diagnostics, and service. It offers guided wizards, data logging, and remote support capabilities. The app supports English and Spanish and can update boiler firmware.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Commissioning, diagnostic, and service wizards
  • English and Spanish language support
  • Cloud data logging and reporting
  • Remote support capabilities
  • Boiler firmware updates
Features
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PATConnect is a commissioning, diagnostic and service tool consisting of a Bluetooth Adaptor and mobile device app. The app communicates with any Velocity Boiler Works modulating condensing boiler. PATConnect is a local service tool with web portal data collection and live streaming to enable remote support. Compatible Boilers include Phantom II, Phantom Combi II, Phantom, Phantom Combi, PhantomX, Raptor and Raptor X Modulating Condensing Boilers. PAT-Connect Features: • Bluetooth Adaptor connects boiler to PAT-Connect App. • English and Spanish Language. • Start-up, Troubleshoot and Service Wizards. • Data logs, site photos, service & status reports sent to cloud. • Alta Boiler Control firmware and default parameter updates.

Screenshots

Ruud4 screens
PAT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PAT at 5.0 against Ruud's 4.6. PAT also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Ruud's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PAT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruud has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruud ships an update monthly, PAT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ruud versus PAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuudPAT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRheem Manufacturing CompanyVelocity Boiler Works, LLC

Customer experience

Ruud

All ratings1,060 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

PAT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ruud

No in-app purchases

None

PAT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruud free?
Ruud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PAT free?
PAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruud or PAT?
PAT is rated higher. Ruud averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while PAT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ruud or PAT have ads?
Neither Ruud nor PAT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruud or PAT?
Ruud ships an update monthly, and PAT every 2 months. Most recently, Ruud was updated on October 28, 2026 and PAT on October 12, 2026.

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