Taco Tools vs CxPlanner
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.
CxPlanner
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A user account is required for using the software. Please contact your local administrator to get your login details. It is not possible to create accounts within the software. Manage your quality processes with CxPlanner's commissioning and construction tools. Keep track of all punch lists, test paradigms, planning, 3D models and much more on your construction projects. Ensure communication and tracking of all activities for the Owner, Design Team, Contractor, O&M staff and Commissioning team. Comply with the requirements in ASHRAE Guideline 0 and ASHRAE Standard 202. CxPlanner is provided by www.CxPlanner.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Taco Tools at every 5 months against CxPlanner's every 28 months. CxPlanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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, CxPlanner every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Taco Tools | CxPlanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taco, Inc. | Commissioning ApS |
In-app purchases
Taco Tools
No in-app purchases
CxPlanner
No in-app purchases
