Hilti vs FireStopLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hilti
This app helps firestop professionals, contractors, and designers find and store passive firestop solutions. It provides access to a digital library of approvals and allows users to submit engineering judgment requests.
- Discover code-compliant firestop solutions
- Access digitized UL, DIN, and ETA approvals
- Store firestop solutions in the cloud
- Submit engineering judgment requests
- Manage projects and explore products
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The Hilti Firestop Selector offers a comprehensive answer to passive firestop product and solution needs. The Hilti Firestop Selector allows Firestop Professionals, contractors and designers to find and conveniently store firestop solutions in the cloud for future access or sharing with stakeholders. The app also allows users to submit an engineering judgment (EJ) request from anywhere. Easily discover code compliant solutions using our digital approvals library, which includes thousands of digitized UL, DIN, and ETA approvals and abbreviated summaries (typicals) or simplified trade details for various firestop applications. Effortlessly handle your projects, explore products and approvals, and request EJs all from the convenience of your mobile device.
FireStopLab
Streamline firestop documentation with this mobile tool. Capture evidence, generate inspector-ready PDF reports, and ensure compliance with guided workflows and smart validation. Designed for contractors and inspectors to create defensible records quickly.
- Guided record creation
- Offline-first workflow
- Evidence-first photo capture
- Smart validation for missing data
- Jurisdiction-aware standards
- Professional PDF report packets
- Clone and save for rapid documentation
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Document the System. Verify the Assembly. Stop wasting hours on manual spreadsheets and disorganized photos. FireStopLab is a professional, mobile-first documentation tool designed to transform field conditions into inspector-ready PDF packets in minutes. Built for contractors, inspectors, and project teams who need clear, defensible firestop records that stand up to scrutiny. FIELD-TESTED & INSPECTOR-READY FireStopLab ensures every penetration record includes the exact evidence the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) expects—clearly organized, consistently formatted, and professional. WHY FIRESTOPLAB? Offline-First Workflow: Capture data in mechanical rooms and concrete cores with zero connectivity. Evidence-First Documentation: Guided capture for the "Big Three" photos—Context, Close-up, and Final. Smart Validation: The "Export Ready" status tells you exactly what’s missing before you leave the job site. Defensible Reports: Generate immutable PDF snapshots including timestamps, app versions, and standards context. CORE FEATURES Guided Record Creation: A streamlined 6-step wizard for location, barrier, penetrant, and compliance data. System & EJ References: Easily attach Engineering Judgments (EJ) or UL/ASTM system references to any record. Clone & Save: Rapidly document similar penetrations to move through the building faster than ever. Jurisdiction Aware: Automatically detects and applies relevant standards (ASTM/UL, ULC, or EN/BS) to your reports. Professional PDF Packets: Export single records or full project packets with photo appendices and disclaimers. DESIGNED FOR THE JOB SITE Dark-Mode First: High-contrast UI optimized for low-light mechanical rooms. High Density: Inspector-grade labels and explicit units designed for clarity at a glance. Vendor Neutral: No manufacturer lock-in; document any system from any brand. Important Notice: FireStopLab provides documentation for record-keeping and closeout purposes only. It does not certify, approve, or design installations. Final code compliance determinations rest solely with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FireStopLab at 5.0 against Hilti's 3.0. Hilti's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FireStopLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Hilti asks for nothing beyond the download.
FireStopLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hilti has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Hilti | FireStopLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hilti AG | Teleios AI, LLC |
Customer experience
Hilti
FireStopLab
In-app purchases
Hilti
No in-app purchases
FireStopLab
- FireStopLab Pro - Monthly$14.991 Month
- FireStopLab Pro – Yearly$99.991 Year






