Comparison

TradesBoard Base44 vs dotcert

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

Head to head
About

TradesBoard Base44

Features
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Looking for work experience, apprentice, improver/mate or qualified positions in the Trades? Are you a company in the Trades looking for a central place to post your job opportunity, find another company in the Trades or even search and find your next hire? Sign up to TradesBoard®. As a candidate you can create a profile along with a bio and attach a CV that can be searched by companies. Companies can search for candidates or other companies by location and trades amongst other filters. The goal was to create communication between users, which happens through a built-in messaging system. And now with a RAMS system & CV Creator which allows you to export to PDF!

About

dotcert

Streamline electrical certifications with an AI-powered mobile tool. Automate tedious paperwork, generate compliant PDFs, and get AI-suggested observations. Designed for electricians to save time and focus on their work.

Highlights
  • AI-powered voice dictation for certificate completion
  • AI-suggested observations aligned with BS 7671
  • Photo-to-board uploads for automatic circuit linking
  • Up to 5x faster certificate generation
  • Automatic PDF formatting and generation
  • Community feedback integration for continuous improvement
Features
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dotcert — Electrical Certification Made Simple dotcert is the first multi-modal AI-powered tool built specifically for electricians. It helps you complete electrical certificates up to 5× faster—no spreadsheets, no typing, no stress. Whether you’re testing a new install or managing EICRs across multiple sites, dotcert automates the tedious parts so you can focus on the work that matters. ## Key Features ### Voice Dictation Talk naturally, and dotcert fills in your certificates for you. Fast, accurate, and designed for real site conditions. ### AI-Powered, Regs-Aligned Observations dotcert’s Observation AI analyses your inputs and photos to suggest likely C1, C2, or C3 observations. Aligned with BS 7671 guidance and improves with your feedback. ### Photo-to-Board Uploads Snap your distribution board and dotcert automatically links your image to the correct circuit, adding speed and precision. ### 5× Faster Paperwork Benchmarking shows dotcert generates EICRs, EICs, and Minor Works certificates at least five times faster than other tools. ### Automatic Formatting & PDF Generation Instantly produce clean, compliant PDFs ready for clients or inspectors. ### Community Feedback Loop Built alongside working electricians. Share ideas, report bugs, and help shape the next release through direct feedback links and our WhatsApp group. ## How dotcert Works The mobile app is a companion tool to the dotcert web platform. It supports on-site workflow, capturing notes, photos, and observations efficiently. Users can view subscription packages and past invoices inside the app for convenience. When a package is selected, the app opens the dotcert website and redirects to Stripe for purchase or cancellation. No other billing or subscription actions occur inside the app. All payments are processed securely via Stripe on the web platform. ## Why dotcert? Paperwork shouldn’t slow down skilled electricians. dotcert combines AI with real trade experience to create a tool that is natural, fast, and reliable. Every feature is field-tested and refined through community feedback. ## Our Promise * Designed specifically for UK electricians and trade professionals * Data kept secure and private * Continuous improvement driven by user feedback * Simple, transparent pricing—no surprises ## How to Get Involved * Download dotcert and try it on your next job * Join our WhatsApp community to provide feedback * Get early access to new tools and features * Help us improve dotcert by testing features, contributing content, or spreading the word—you’ll receive free lifetime access as a thank-you **dotcert — paperwork that listens, learns, and works like you do.** Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.dotcert.ai/resources/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.dotcert.ai/resources/privacy-policy

Screenshots

TradesBoard Base444 screens
dotcert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TradesBoard Base44 at none against dotcert's 3. TradesBoard Base44 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. dotcert sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $87.99 per month. TradesBoard Base44 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
TradesBoard Base44 versus dotcert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTradesBoard Base44dotcert
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTradesBoardCERTY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

TradesBoard Base44

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

dotcert

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Team +2 Seat Monthly$87.991 Month
  • Pro Team +3 Seat Monthly$114.991 Month
  • Pro Annually$199.001 Year

Questions

Is TradesBoard Base44 free?
TradesBoard Base44 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dotcert free?
dotcert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TradesBoard Base44 or dotcert have ads?
Neither TradesBoard Base44 nor dotcert shows ads.

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