Comparison

Contactor vs TechAI

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

Head to head
About

Contactor

This app connects HVAC technicians with local suppliers, offering real-time refrigerant pricing, appointment booking, and a community forum. It streamlines daily tasks for professionals by providing essential tools and information in one place.

Highlights
  • Live refrigerant pricing lookup
  • Supplier map & contact profiles
  • Easy appointment scheduling
  • HVAC technician forum
  • Tools, reminders & calculators
Features
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HVAC tools for the work in front of you. Compare listed refrigerant prices, find suppliers and keep your field information together in Contactor. CALCULATE WITH CLEAR INPUTS Open calculators for superheat, subcooling, airflow, static pressure, electrical values and unit conversions. See the inputs, units and results so you can review each calculation in context. Check assumptions and follow the equipment documentation for the job. FIND SUPPLIERS AND LISTED PRICES Browse nearby supplier information and compare published R-22 and R-410A quotes. Supplier coverage varies by location; listed prices and availability depend on the information provided and may change. Pickup requests are available only with participating suppliers that support bookings. Confirm details directly with the supplier. LEARN AND FIND REFERENCE MATERIAL School brings guided HVAC lessons, explanatory quizzes and EPA Section 608 practice questions. EPA material focuses on United States requirements; practice does not issue certification or replace an approved exam. The manual library shows model, region and revision details with source links; check that a document applies to your equipment. KEEP FIELD WORK ORGANIZED Use equipment records, visit drafts, readings, checklists and service notes in Field desk. Prepared offline copies require setup beforehand. Keep the details you need for a later visit together instead of relying on memory. ASK AND DISCUSS Optional AI Support can help structure a question about symptoms, models and readings. It requires a connection, relevant access and consent; answers can be wrong. The forum provides a place for questions and field discussions. BEFORE YOU START The interface shown is in English; some content may be available in other languages. A translated store listing does not mean every in-app screen or feature is translated. Optional paid features show available prices and terms before purchase. Use appropriate safety procedures and qualified professional judgment. Support: support@decodation.com Support: https://contactor-h-v-a-c-porta-monv1g.web.app/legal/support/ Privacy: https://contactor-h-v-a-c-porta-monv1g.web.app/legal/privacy/ Terms: https://contactor-h-v-a-c-porta-monv1g.web.app/legal/terms/

About

TechAI

This intelligent assistant provides HVAC technicians with instant access to equipment manuals, troubleshooting guides, and expert knowledge. Quickly look up error codes, find specific manual information, and access general HVAC concepts. It offers unlimited chat history and a dark mode interface for ease of use.

Highlights
  • Equipment manual search
  • Error code lookup
  • HVAC knowledge base
  • Tech support contact
  • Unlimited chat history
  • Dark mode interface
Features
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TechAI is your on-site HVAC and trades assistant. Ask any field question — troubleshooting, error codes, wiring, parts, install and service tips — or snap a nameplate to pull the manufacturer manual, confirm the cover, and keep answering from that book (manuals save on your phone for no-signal jobs). ASK ANY HVAC OR TRADES QUESTION • General HVAC knowledge when you don’t have equipment info • Error codes, diagnostics, and repair guidance • Wiring, parts, and install/service how-tos • Manufacturer tech-support contacts when you ask OR START FROM THE EQUIPMENT • Scan a nameplate or enter brand/model • See unit age when the serial can be decoded • Confirm the manual cover before you trust equipment-specific answers • Confirmed manuals download to your phone — open offline in basements and mechanical rooms • Jump to the page the answer came from when available • Paste a PDF link or upload a manual if search can’t find one Support: techaiquestions@gmail.com Terms & Privacy: https://techaiquestions.carrd.co/

Screenshots

Contactor4 screens
TechAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TechAI at freemium against Contactor's subscription. TechAI also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Contactor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0.0 vs 18.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Contactor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and TechAI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Contactor against 5.0 for TechAI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contactor ships an update every 7 months, TechAI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Contactor versus TechAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContactorTechAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDECODATIONANTHONY,MASON ARGILA

Customer experience

Contactor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TechAI

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Contactor

Subscriptions2
  • Contactor HVAC App: Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Contactor HVAC App: Annual$59.991 Year
2 purchases

TechAI

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$143.991 Year

Questions

Is Contactor free?
Contactor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TechAI free?
TechAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Contactor or TechAI?
Contactor and TechAI are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Contactor or TechAI have ads?
Neither Contactor nor TechAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Contactor or TechAI?
Contactor ships an update every 7 months, and TechAI fortnightly. Most recently, Contactor was updated on October 30, 2026 and TechAI on October 31, 2026.

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