Comparison

The Heating App vs RefCert

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

RefCert

Features
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RefCert is a professional commissioning and certification platform designed exclusively for HVAC contracting businesses, mechanical engineering firms, and facilities management companies. Built for field engineers and commissioning technicians, RefCert streamlines the entire commissioning workflow โ€” from site setup through to final certification report โ€” replacing paper-based processes with a fast, reliable mobile-first tool. Key Features: -Create and manage multiple client sites and job numbers -Record outdoor and indoor unit specifications, model numbers, and serial numbers -Log F-Gas refrigerant data including charge weights and COโ‚‚ equivalents -Capture strength tests, pressure tests, and vacuum readings -Record live commissioning data: discharge/suction pressures, air-on/air-off temperatures -AI-powered technical manual lookup for instant access to installation guides and error codes -Generate professional PDF/Excel commissioning reports for clients and compliance records -Full offline support โ€” works on site without internet connectivity -Dark mode support- Who is RefCert for? RefCert is sold directly to HVAC contracting companies and engineering organisations for use by their employed technicians and field engineers. It is not a consumer application. Subscriptions are purchased by the business through our website, and access is then provided to the company's engineering team. RefCert helps businesses meet industry compliance requirements, reduce paperwork, and deliver professional commissioning documentation to their clients.

Screenshots

The Heating App4 screens
RefCert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RefCert at none against The Heating App's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. The Heating App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. RefCert asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
The Heating App versus RefCert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Heating AppRefCert
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size71 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEquitotal LimitedTFINDER LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Heating App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$39.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$399.991 Year
None

RefCert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Heating App free?
The Heating App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RefCert free?
RefCert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Heating App or RefCert have ads?
Neither The Heating App nor RefCert shows ads.

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