Comparison

TEC RESNET vs Bacharach Combustion

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

Head to head
About

TEC RESNET

This app simplifies compliance with RESNET airtightness testing standards. It allows users to input blower door data, calculate results, record building information, and email HTML reports. Project files can be geotagged, time-stamped, and linked to photos.

Highlights
  • RESNET compliance
  • Blower door data entry
  • Test result calculation
  • Customer/building info recording
  • HTML report emailing
  • Geotagging and time stamping
  • Photo linking
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The TEC RESNET application makes it easy to comply with the data collection and reporting requirements of the RESNET One Point Airtightness Test, as specified in Chapter 8, Section 802.5 of the RESNET Performance Testing Standards. The application is designed to be used with Blower Door airtightness testing equipment manufactured by The Energy Conservatory (TEC). TEC RESNET allows the user to enter the required Blower Door airtightness data, calculate test results, record customer and building information, display test results and email an HTML report. In addition, project files can be geotagged, time stamped and a single photograph from the camera roll can be linked to the project file. Finally, the application can email a project test file that is compatible with TEC's TECTITE 4.0 Blower Door Test Analysis software.

About

Bacharach Combustion

Generate and share customizable combustion reports directly from your smartphone or tablet. Connect wirelessly to compatible analyzers to view real-time data, save test records, and create professional reports in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Generate customizable combustion reports
  • QR code scanning for report creation
  • Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
  • Real-time data viewing
  • Save and manage test records
  • Export reports in PDF, CSV, or XML
Features
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The Bacharach Combustion app enables users of the Fyrite InTech®, Fyrite Insight® Plus, and PCA 400 combustion analyzers to generate and send customizable combustion reports from their smartphones and tablets. Features Include: · QR Code Scanner (Intech, Insight Plus, Monoxor XR and Monoxor Plus only): Scan a QR code generated on the analyzer display screen for immediate creation and transmission of combustion reports · Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity (PCA 400 only): View real-time combustion data from your device, simultaneously save data to the mobile app and to the analyzer memory, and remotely start/stop the analyzer sampling pump · Set up customer profiles with facility and equipment information · Save and view records of test data · Generate reports in PDF, CSV, or XML format using saved records · Send or share a report file as an email attachment or to a cloud storage service · Include up to 10 data records in a single report · Insert comments for each data record in a report The Bacharach Combustion app is compatible with the following instrument firmware versions: Fyrite InTech® (V1.30 or later) Fyrite Insight® Plus (V1.30 or later) PCA® 400 (V1.17.4594 or later) Monoxor XR Monoxor Plus If your PCA 400 has a previous firmware version, please follow the below instructions to upgrade your firmware: 1. Go to the PCA 400 product page on the Bacharach website (https://www.mybacharach.com/product-view/pca-400/?ref=138). 2. Scroll down and click on “Technical Library”. 3. Click on “Firmware V1.17.4594” and the .pkg file will download. Save the .pkg file to your desktop. 4. Open the PCA 400 Reporting Software if you have previously installed it. If you have not previously installed it, return to the “Technical Library” on the PCA 400 product page and click on “PCA Reporting Software” to install the program. 5. Once the PCA 400 Reporting Software program is open, connect the PCA 400 unit to your computer using the USB cable provided with the analyzer. 6. On the right side of the software window, click the button that says “Update Instrument”. Then, select the .pkg file that you have saved to your desktop. 7. The analyzer screen will now display “BOOT”. 8. Wait approximately 1 minute for the update to finish, and then you can begin using the new mobile app. If your Intech or Insight Plus has a previous firmware version, please follow the below instructions to upgrade your firmware: 1. Go to Bacharach website (https://www.mybacharach.com/product-view/pca-400/?ref=138), and then go to the product page for the analyzer that you have (Intech or Insight Plus). 2. Scroll down and click on “Technical Library”. 3. Click on “Fyrite® InTech® Firmware Upgrade (v1.30)” and the zip file will download. 4. Unzip the file to access the firmware upgrade instructions, the .pkg file, and the “Upgrade Utility” program required to upgrade the firmware. 5. Follow the procedure described in the firmware upgrade instructions. If you require technical assistance, please contact Bacharach at 800-736-4666.

Screenshots

TEC RESNET4 screens
Bacharach Combustion1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TEC RESNET at 100% against Bacharach Combustion's 0%. TEC RESNET also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Bacharach Combustion's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TEC RESNET holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bacharach Combustion has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TEC RESNET's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bacharach Combustion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TEC RESNET ships an update every 3 months, Bacharach Combustion every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TEC RESNET versus Bacharach Combustion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTEC RESNETBacharach Combustion
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Energy ConservatoryMSA - The Safety Company

Customer experience

TEC RESNET

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bacharach Combustion

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TEC RESNET

No in-app purchases

None

Bacharach Combustion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TEC RESNET free?
TEC RESNET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bacharach Combustion free?
Bacharach Combustion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TEC RESNET or Bacharach Combustion?
TEC RESNET is rated higher. TEC RESNET averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bacharach Combustion averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do TEC RESNET or Bacharach Combustion have ads?
Neither TEC RESNET nor Bacharach Combustion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TEC RESNET or Bacharach Combustion?
TEC RESNET ships an update every 3 months, and Bacharach Combustion every 7 months. Most recently, TEC RESNET was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bacharach Combustion on October 14, 2026.

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