Comparison

TestBal vs Proof TAB

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

Head to head
About

TestBal

This app allows users to create and manage testing and balancing reports directly on their mobile devices. It supports offline data synchronization, photo inclusion, and customizable report fields for efficient field work.

Highlights
  • Field reporting for testing and balancing
  • Offline data synchronization
  • Include photos in reports
  • Customizable report sheets
  • Automatic calculations
  • Quick lists for repetitive entries
Features
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Take your Testing & Balancing or Commissioning reports into the field with you on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. TestBal is an easy to use app that lets you set up sheets and record readings. TestBal will store your data and let you easily synchronize it with web server so that you can keep working even if you don't have cell phone coverage or WiFi access. Our web based Report Manager will let you edit, print and email your reports. For additional test sheets and a customized set up, contact us at support@sikoradatatech.com Features: ● Automatic calculations. ● Include photos in reports. ● Quick lists for repetitive entries. You can create and add a list to fields on your iPhone. ● Customize sheets on the fly. Report fields are not fixed. You can add a field to the sheets whenever required, or you can hide fields that do not apply to the job you are on. ● Duct traverse hole distances are calculated with normal, log or a fixed number of holes methods. ● Additional sheets available. Deficiencies, General Notes, Checklists, etc.

About

Proof TAB

Features
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Proof helps field technicians and engineers perform Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) and Commissioning (Cx) work more efficiently, accurately, and professionally on site. Built to work seamlessly with its desktop companion, the app enables iPhone users to capture data in the field and sync it automatically to the desktop for streamlined review, reporting, and project coordination. Designed around real site needs and aligned with international standards, Proof supports a wide range of workflows, including: Packaged Units Air Handling Units (AHUs) Fresh Air AHUs Chillers and hydronic water systems Customizable forms Checklists Issue logs Site observations With Proof, teams can reduce paperwork, improve consistency, and deliver clearer, faster, and more reliable TAB and Cx documentation from site to office. A slightly more breakthrough marketing version: Proof transforms how TAB and Commissioning teams work on site. It gives technicians and engineers a faster, smarter way to collect, manage, and synchronize field data while working in full coordination with the desktop platform. Data captured on iPhone is automatically synced, helping teams move seamlessly from field execution to office review and final reporting. Developed to meet real project-site demands and support internationally recognized workflows, Proof covers key equipment and processes such as Packaged Units, AHUs, Fresh Air AHUs, chillers, water systems, custom forms, checklists, issue tracking, and site observations. From field data capture to final documentation, Proof helps deliver better accuracy, stronger consistency, and a more professional TAB and Cx process.

Screenshots

TestBal4 screens
Proof TAB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Proof TAB at every 8 days against TestBal's every 5 weeks. TestBal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

TestBal ships an update every 5 weeks, Proof TAB every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TestBal versus Proof TAB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTestBalProof TAB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB935 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSikora Data Technology, Inc.Jawad Jaber

In-app purchases

None

TestBal

No in-app purchases

None

Proof TAB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TestBal free?
TestBal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proof TAB free?
Proof TAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TestBal or Proof TAB have ads?
Neither TestBal nor Proof TAB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TestBal or Proof TAB?
TestBal ships an update every 5 weeks, and Proof TAB every 8 days. Most recently, TestBal was updated on September 28, 2026 and Proof TAB on September 19, 2026.

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