Taco Tools vs Heating & Cooling HVAC Pro+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Taco Tools
Easily select centrifugal pumps for hydronic heating and cooling systems. View pump performance characteristics for specific flow and head conditions. Access Taco product literature and contact technical support directly.
- Centrifugal pump selection
- Performance characteristic viewing
- Hydronic heating/cooling system application
- Access to product literature
- Direct technical support contact
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An application for the selection of Centrifugal Pumps manufactured by Taco, Inc. This application allows the user to quickly select a pump for application to Hydronic Heating and/or Cooling Systems and view the performance characteristics of the selected pump for a specified Flow & Head Condition. In addition, this App will allow users easy access to all published Taco Product Literature and direct access to the Taco Technical Support Department.
Heating & Cooling HVAC Pro+
This app provides HVAC professionals with quick access to product information, tools, and support. It allows users to check pricing, availability, find locations, and manage warranty claims. Features include a PT calculator, duct calculators, and a flashlight tool for on-site work.
- View pricing and order status
- Real-time product availability
- Find branch locations and hours
- Scan barcodes for product lookup
- Submit warranty claims
- Access spec sheets and diagrams
- Live technical support chat
- Inventory replenishment tool
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Heating & Cooling Supply’s mobile app is your HVAC “Easy Button”. It can make your life easier and save time by providing access to product information useful tools whether you’re on-site, in the drive-thru, or just sitting at home watching TV. Features & Benefits You can: * link to your Heating & Cooling Supply account to view your pricing and order status data, as well as real-time product availability at your preferred branch and other nearby Heating & Cooling Supply branches * easily find Heating & Cooling Supply locations, hours, & phone numbers. Get driving directions through your favorite mapping app * search for HVAC equipment models and view the parts list and superseded parts. Scan QR codes or UPC Bar Codes for faster product lookups * also search by system needs to find AHRI matched systems * verify warranty registrations, get related data, and even submit warranty claims while in the field * view spec sheets, wiring diagrams, installation guides, consumer literature, etc. for Heating & Cooling Supply products * engage with Heating & Cooling Supply technical support through live, priority video, text, or audio chat, with the new Heating & Cooling Supply Wingman service * use GEMstock, our time-saving inventory replenishment tool. GEMstock transforms your phone into your inventory smart hub, whether your stock is on a truck or in a warehouse * receive push notifications of special offers & promotions from Heating & Cooling Supply * access multiple useful calculators, including the PT calculator, Sub-Cool calculator, Superheat calculator, Existing Duct calculator, and New Duct calculator * quickly access the flashlight tool to light up attics, closets and equipment while you work Heating & Cooling Supply’s mission is to deliver the quality HVAC products you need, when you need them, and provide expert technical support. Heating & Cooling Supply is the HVAC professionals’ supplier of choice, and we work hard every day to earn and keep your trust Follow us on Facebook and tell us what you think! https://www.facebook.com/Gemaire
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heating & Cooling HVAC Pro+ at 100% against Taco Tools's 20%. Heating & Cooling HVAC Pro+ also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Taco Tools's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Taco Tools ships an update every 5 months, Heating & Cooling HVAC Pro+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Taco Tools | Heating & Cooling HVAC Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (46 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 46 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taco, Inc. | Watsco, Inc. |
Customer experience
Taco Tools
Heating & Cooling HVAC Pro+
In-app purchases
Taco Tools
No in-app purchases
Heating & Cooling HVAC Pro+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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