Comparison

PAT vs Boiler Connect

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

Head to head
About

PAT

This tool connects to compatible boilers via Bluetooth for commissioning, diagnostics, and service. It offers guided wizards, data logging, and remote support capabilities. The app supports English and Spanish and can update boiler firmware.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Commissioning, diagnostic, and service wizards
  • English and Spanish language support
  • Cloud data logging and reporting
  • Remote support capabilities
  • Boiler firmware updates
Features
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PATConnect is a commissioning, diagnostic and service tool consisting of a Bluetooth Adaptor and mobile device app. The app communicates with any Velocity Boiler Works modulating condensing boiler. PATConnect is a local service tool with web portal data collection and live streaming to enable remote support. Compatible Boilers include Phantom II, Phantom Combi II, Phantom, Phantom Combi, PhantomX, Raptor and Raptor X Modulating Condensing Boilers. PAT-Connect Features: • Bluetooth Adaptor connects boiler to PAT-Connect App. • English and Spanish Language. • Start-up, Troubleshoot and Service Wizards. • Data logs, site photos, service & status reports sent to cloud. • Alta Boiler Control firmware and default parameter updates.

About

Boiler Connect

Features
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Boiler Connect is a commissioning, diagnostic and service tool consisting of a Bluetooth Adaptor and mobile device app. The app communicates with Burnham Holdings modulating condensing boilers and water heaters. Boiler Connect is a local service tool with web portal data collection and live streaming to enable remote support. Compatible Boilers include AMP, BFIT Boiler Connect Features: • Bluetooth Adaptor connects boiler to Boiler Connect App. • Start-up, Troubleshoot and Service Wizards. • Data logs, site photos, service & status reports sent to cloud.

Screenshots

PAT4 screens
Boiler Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

PAT and Boiler Connect are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

PAT ships an update every 2 months, Boiler Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PAT versus Boiler Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPATBoiler Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelocity Boiler Works, LLCBurnham Holdings Engineering Company, LLC

In-app purchases

None

PAT

No in-app purchases

None

Boiler Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PAT free?
PAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boiler Connect free?
Boiler Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PAT or Boiler Connect have ads?
Neither PAT nor Boiler Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAT or Boiler Connect?
PAT ships an update every 2 months, and Boiler Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, PAT was updated on October 12, 2026 and Boiler Connect on October 14, 2026.

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