CE HVAC Pro+ vs ICM Controls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CE HVAC Pro+
This app provides HVAC technicians with instant access to product information, including warranty status, inventory, and technical specifications. It offers real-time support, order tracking, and helpful calculators to streamline job management and business growth.
- Real-time product availability & pricing
- Order status and notifications
- Video/Text technical support
- Warranty entitlement verification
- Inventory management tool
- Access to technical documents
- HVAC calculators
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CE HVAC PRO is 100% free for HVAC technicians and always will be. Easily check warranty entitlement, available inventory, order status, manuals, and tech specs for all the HVAC models we carry. Our mission is to deliver the quality HVAC products you need, when you need them, provide expert technical support and make it easy to grow your business. We want to be your HVAC Supplier of Choice every time. CE is the leading HVAC supplier. Making the life of the HVAC professionals easier by saving you time and money through the technologies we offer App Features Include: Real-time product availability & pricing Order status and notifications Video/Text technical support from one of our HVAC expert technical agents Quickly verify warranty entitlements FREE inventory management tool EasyStock included Access a variety of documents such as spec sheets, wiring diagrams, installation guides, and more. PT calculator, Superheat calculator, and Duct calculators Fast and easy AHRI matchups
ICM Controls
This app helps users find aftermarket replacement parts for OEM products and browse the company's catalog. It also locates nearby distributors, allows enrollment in a loyalty program for rewards, and provides access to technical support.
- Part number lookup
- Aftermarket product catalog
- Distributor locator
- Customer loyalty program enrollment
- Rewards tracking
- Technical support access
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Use this app to: (1) Look up ICM part number as the aftermarket replacement for your OEM product. (2) Look up ICM aftermarket product catalog. (3) Find a distributor near you. (4) Enroll into ICM Customer Loyalty Program (for contractors in US and Canada). (5) Scan the "Scan to Get Rewards" card shipped inside eligible ICM products. (6) Check rewards earned in your Loyalty Program account. (7) Claim ICM free products! (8) Contact ICM technical support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CE HVAC Pro+ at 4.7 against ICM Controls's 1.0. CE HVAC Pro+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). ICM Controls's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
CE HVAC Pro+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CE HVAC Pro+ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CE HVAC Pro+ ships an update every 3 weeks, ICM Controls every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CE HVAC Pro+ | ICM Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Watsco, Inc. | ICM controls corp |
Customer experience
CE HVAC Pro+
ICM Controls
Bugs and requests
CE HVAC Pro+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect verification codes
- Pricing and availability not showing up
- Scan feature not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Seamless account linking and login process
- Enhanced warranty information and status tracking
- Optimized app design for larger screens
ICM Controls
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CE HVAC Pro+
No in-app purchases
ICM Controls
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CE HVAC Pro+ free?
Is ICM Controls free?
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