Comparison

Building Start 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

Building Start

This platform digitizes field testing for construction and engineering projects. It allows for centralized test plan creation and offline execution on field devices, synchronizing data back to the cloud upon completion.

Highlights
  • Centralized test plan authoring
  • Push test plans to field devices
  • Offline field testing capabilities
  • Data synchronization to cloud
  • Digital capture of construction projects
  • Support for TAB, Building Startup, Commissioning, Energy Audits
Features
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Building Start is a field services platform used in construction and engineering to perform centralized test plan authoring and management and push the test plan from the cloud to field devices to perform on-site field testing digitally. Once a field technician has been assigned a project, they can receive the project on their field device and perform the test plan and responses offline and synchronize them back into the cloud when they complete their work for the day. Building Start is widely used in the construction industry with over 30,000 construction projects digitally captured in such efforts as Test, Adjust & Balance (TAB), Building Startup, Building Commissioning (LEED, Green Building,etc) and Energy Audits.

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

Building Start4 screens
Proof TAB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Proof TAB at every 8 days against Building Start's monthly. 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

Building Start ships an update monthly, Proof TAB every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Building Start versus Proof TAB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuilding StartProof TAB
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB935 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuilding StartJawad Jaber

In-app purchases

None

Building Start

No in-app purchases

None

Proof TAB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Building Start free?
Building Start 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 Building Start or Proof TAB have ads?
Neither Building Start nor Proof TAB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Building Start or Proof TAB?
Building Start ships an update monthly, and Proof TAB every 8 days. Most recently, Building Start was updated on August 16, 2026 and Proof TAB on September 5, 2026.

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