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 TAB brings HVAC testing, adjusting, balancing, and commissioning work to your iPhone and iPad. Record equipment readings on site and coordinate project data with the Proof desktop companion. FIELD DATA, ORGANIZED Keep test information together by project and equipment. Record readings in structured forms and use checklists and issue logs to document your site work. BUILT FOR HVAC TEAMS Work with air handling units, fans, packaged units, chillers, hydronic systems, VAV equipment, duct traverses, and air distribution tests. FROM SITE TO OFFICE Save your work locally and synchronize through your company's Proof workflow. Continue project review and reporting with the desktop companion. LESS RE-ENTRY Use equipment-specific forms and calculations to keep field records consistent and reduce repeated data entry. Proof TAB is part of the Proof CxTAB platform. Company account access and the desktop companion may be required for your workflow. Visit proofcxtab.com to learn more or request a demonstration.

Screenshots

TestBal4 screens
Proof TAB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Proof TAB at weekly 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 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and November 3, 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 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB948 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 weekly. Most recently, TestBal was updated on October 13, 2026 and Proof TAB on November 3, 2026.

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