Comparison

Boiler Buddy App vs PAT Test Pro

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

Head to head
About

Boiler Buddy App

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Meet Boiler Buddy App, your ultimate AI-powered assistant for all things related to gas appliances, heating, and hot water systems. Whether you're dealing with domestic, commercial, or industrial queries, Buddy has got you covered. With a swift scan through our extensive database of appliance manuals, Buddy delivers precise answers in seconds. Need help with calculations? Buddy excels in tightness testing, direct purging, ventilation, pipe sizing, gas rating, and radiator/boiler sizing. But that's not all. Boiler Buddy App is also a treasure trove of educational content on heating, hot water systems, and gas safety. Discover valuable hints and tips shared by other users to enhance your knowledge and experience. You can even contribute by uploading your own manuals and tips. For more visual answers, Buddy provides responses in image format and can analyze your uploaded images to offer tailored solutions. With Boiler Buddy App, expert advice and community wisdom are just a tap away. *Boiler Buddy App gives you a subscription based access to various appliance types like Domestic, Commercial. *Your subscriptions automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use - https://1drv.ms/w/s!AoA744mkwmNkgoMW9CMUWhmeyXE1sw?e=gBhTsX Privacy Policy - https://1drv.ms/w/s!AoA744mkwmNkgoMYdgIoiw2FEWsVIw

About

PAT Test Pro

Streamline portable appliance testing with intelligent on-site certification. Scan appliances to auto-fill details, track historical test data, and generate professional PDF certificates. AI visual inspection identifies defects, while automated retest reminders ensure compliance.

Highlights
  • Unlimited appliances and certificates
  • Offline functionality with cloud sync
  • Smart barcode and AI appliance scanning
  • Appliance history and passport tracking
  • Automated retest date reminders
  • Professional PDF certificate generation
  • Built-in bookkeeping integration
Features
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PAT Test Pro โ€” intelligent portable appliance testing on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Built by iCertifi for electricians and electrical contractors who want PAT testing finished on site, not typed up later. Scan, test, certify, email โ€” before you leave the building. WHY ELECTRICIANS SWITCH โ€ข Unlimited appliances and unlimited certificates โ€” no per-item or per-cert charges โ€ข Works offline; everything syncs the moment you are back on signal โ€ข Start on iPhone, continue on iPad, finish on Mac โ€” one account, one dataset โ€ข No PC, no third-party desktop software, no manual transfers SMART BARCODE SCANNING Scan an appliance ID and its details fill themselves in. Return to a site months later, scan the same item, and every previously saved detail โ€” make, model, location, class, previous results โ€” populates instantly. No duplicate entry, no re-typing. APPLIANCE PASSPORT Every appliance carries its own history. Tap any item in Scannable Appliances, or the History button on the test form, to see every test ever recorded against that Appliance ID: dates, certificates, pass/fail results, readings and photos. Ideal for client queries and repeat contracts. AI APPLIANCE SCANNING Point the camera at an appliance and let the AI carry out the visual inspection. It records every defect found, its severity and the reasoning, and saves the findings alongside the test โ€” ready-made evidence for failed items, remedial quotes and client disputes. RETEST DATES THAT CHASE THEMSELVES Set retest intervals per appliance or per site. Upcoming retests appear on your home screen, so recurring work comes back to you instead of quietly expiring. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES Generate clean, fully compliant PAT test certificates carrying your company details, logo, retest date and digital signature. Choose your certificate colour. Email straight to the client as a secure PDF, or keep it in the cloud. BUILT FOR IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND TESTING โ€ข Built-in database of common appliances for fast, accurate entry โ€ข Pass, fail and remedial recording with photo evidence โ€ข An asset register that builds itself as you test โ€ข Automatic certificate and page handling โ€” no page limits to manage โ€ข Class I, Class II, extension lead and IEC lead testing โ€ข Suits offices, schools, landlords, HMOs, hotels, construction sites and portfolio contracts BOOKKEEPING BUILT IN Every completed appliance can raise a draft invoice in Mint Books automatically โ€” invoicing, quotations and Making Tax Digital compliance without leaving the job. SECURE CLOUD, NOT A SPREADSHEET Industry-leading cloud infrastructure with end-to-end encryption and redundant storage. Your data is private, backed up and accessible only to you โ€” even if a device is lost, stolen or replaced. SUBSCRIPTION An auto-renewing subscription is required to send and save PAT testing certificates and to use cloud storage. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel at any time in your Account Settings. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://icertifi.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201659279-iCertifi-s-Privacy-Policy-GDPR-Compliance

Screenshots

Boiler Buddy App3 screens
PAT Test Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PAT Test Pro at 2 against Boiler Buddy App's โ€”. Boiler Buddy App's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. Boiler Buddy App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PAT Test Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Boiler Buddy App versus PAT Test Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoiler Buddy AppPAT Test Pro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Subscription
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size49 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames RobertsiCertifi

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Boiler Buddy App

Subscriptions6
  • Domestic Pro Plan - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Commercial MasteryPlan Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Ultimate Pro Plan Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Domestic Pro Plan - Yearly7 Days trial$99.901 Year
  • Commercial Mastery Plan Yearly7 Days trial$99.901 Year
  • The Ultimate Pro Plan - Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 Year
6 purchases

PAT Test Pro

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • PAT Test Pro7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • PAT Test Pro$349.001 Year
One-time3
  • 50 AI$4.99
  • 250 Appliance Scan credits$19.99
  • 1000 AI Credits$39.99

Questions

Is Boiler Buddy App free?
Boiler Buddy App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PAT Test Pro free?
PAT Test Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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