Comparison

The Heating App vs The Detectory

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

Head to head
About

The Heating App

Features
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Introducing The Heating App: Simplify Your Heating Business Revolutionize your heating business with The Heating App, the ultimate tool for streamlining your operations. With its user-friendly interface and a wide range of features, managing your tasks has never been easier. The Heating App is designed for simplicity, making it quick to learn and easy to use. Its intuitive design and minimal typing eliminate unnecessary hassle, while the offline capability ensures seamless usage in rural areas without WiFi. Never miss an appointment again with the comprehensive calendar feature. Manage your schedules at a glance, receive automatic client reminders, and customize notifications. Rescheduling appointments is effortless, keeping you organized and on track. Access customer information effortlessly with the Contacts feature. Search by customer, address, or postcode to view full histories, invoices, and upcoming appointments. Enhance customer service with easy access to vital details. Effortlessly manage servicing records and certificates designed specifically for heating engineers. Store media and documents, view reports sent to customers, and manage appointments and invoices for each room. Invoicing and payments are simplified with one-click invoicing and integrated 'Go Cardless' payment partner. Get paid within seconds, no separate card reader required. Customize invoices with your logo and colours for a professional touch. Personalize your services by customizing the list of services offered. Easily select services for one-click invoicing and customize appointment durations to fit your needs. Say goodbye to paperwork with The Heating App's management of sales, purchases, and VAT. Simply upload purchase receipts, and the app handles the rest. Export detailed reports for easy access by your bookkeeper. Impress your clients with fully customizable progress reports. Add diagrams, images, and documents, and send them via email with a single click. Choose from pre-designed templates or build your own reports. Collaborate seamlessly with the multi-user platform. Each team member has a separate color-coded calendar, promoting coordination and collaboration. Bookkeepers and office managers have their own log-ins for streamlined communication. Experience the freedom to focus on what you love while The Heating App takes care of the rest. Banish paperwork and elevate your heating business to new heights. Try The Heating App today and simplify your business operations. Terms and Conditions - https://www.theheatingapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy policy - https://www.theheatingapp.com/privacy-policy

About

The Detectory

Features
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The Detectory is the all-in-one app built for the metal detecting community. Whether you run a club, lead a group of friends, or just love a good day out with the detector, it brings everything you need into one place. Run your club • Create or join a detecting club in minutes • Manage members with role-based permissions • Set custom rules, dig points, and priority RSVPs • Keep private club discussions away from public eyes Plan events • Organise digs and meet-ups with full event details • Drop precise locations using GPS, what3words, or worldwide address search • Draw field boundaries on satellite maps so members know exactly where to swing • Send automatic event reminders to attendees • Track RSVPs and attendance Log every find • Record finds with photos, location, depth, material, and notes • GPS-accurate find locations with what3words for later reference • Estimate dates and link finds to specific events • Find locations are private — only you and your club admins ever see coordinates Identify finds with AI (Pro) • Snap a photo — both sides for coins — and get an AI identification in seconds • Suggests object name, period, date range, material, condition, rarity, and historical context • Pre-fills your Log Find form so you can save in a tap • Not happy with the result? Add what you can see ("I can read COMF on the reverse") and ask the AI to try again • Always verify with your FLO or trusted reference for important finds — AI suggestions aren't always right, especially for anything that may qualify as Treasure Explore the ground • High-quality satellite imagery worldwide • LIDAR terrain overlay (UK) reveals earthworks, ridge-and-furrow, and lost paths invisible from above — a secret weapon for spotting promising sites • Adjustable layer opacity to blend satellite and LIDAR • Open in your favourite maps app for navigation Stay connected • Real-time push notifications for events, comments, and posts • Share posts with photos, video, and rich detail • Comment, react, and discuss with your club Privacy first Find locations are never visible to other members or the public. Private finds stay private to you alone. Club finds are visible only to fellow members and admins. Your data stays yours. The Detectory Pro • Unlimited clubs (run or join more than one) • Unlimited members per club • Up to 5 images per post or find • AI find identification — identify coins, artefacts, jewellery and more from a photo (daily limits apply) • Plus more Pro features rolling out regularly Free users get one club, ten members, and one image per post — plenty to get started. Built by a detectorist, for detectorists. Got a feature you'd love? Use the in-app feedback or visit thedetectory.com. Happy detecting!

Screenshots

The Heating App4 screens
The Detectory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Detectory at every 6 days against The Heating App's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. The Heating App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month and The Detectory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Heating App ships an update every 2 months, The Detectory every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
The Heating App versus The Detectory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Heating AppThe Detectory
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB72 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEquitotal LimitedOrange Pixel Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Heating App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$39.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$399.991 Year
2 purchases

The Detectory

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is The Heating App free?
The Heating App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Detectory free?
The Detectory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Heating App or The Detectory have ads?
Neither The Heating App nor The Detectory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Heating App or The Detectory?
The Heating App ships an update every 2 months, and The Detectory every 6 days. Most recently, The Heating App was updated on September 17, 2026 and The Detectory on September 16, 2026.

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