Comparison

Ruud vs Boiler Connect

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

Boiler Connect

Features
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Boiler Connect is a commissioning, diagnostic and service tool consisting of a Bluetooth Adaptor and mobile device app. The app communicates with Burnham Holdings modulating condensing boilers and water heaters. Boiler Connect is a local service tool with web portal data collection and live streaming to enable remote support. Compatible Boilers include AMP, BFIT Boiler Connect Features: • Bluetooth Adaptor connects boiler to Boiler Connect App. • Start-up, Troubleshoot and Service Wizards. • Data logs, site photos, service & status reports sent to cloud.

Screenshots

Ruud4 screens
Boiler Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Boiler Connect at 3 against Ruud's 1. Boiler Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

Ruud ships an update monthly, Boiler Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ruud versus Boiler Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuudBoiler Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRheem Manufacturing CompanyBurnham Holdings Engineering Company, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Ruud

No in-app purchases

None

Boiler Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruud free?
Ruud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boiler Connect free?
Boiler Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ruud or Boiler Connect have ads?
Neither Ruud nor Boiler Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruud or Boiler Connect?
Ruud ships an update monthly, and Boiler Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ruud was updated on October 28, 2026 and Boiler Connect on October 14, 2026.

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