Comparison

ChimnPro vs Chimney Expert SideKick

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

Head to head
About

ChimnPro

Features
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ChimnPro is the ultimate, all-in-one companion designed specifically for chimney sweeps, inspectors, and masonry professionals. Whether you are conducting routine maintenance, Level 2 inspections, or complex liner sizing calculations, ChimnPro streamlines your entire workflow so you can focus on the job at hand. Say goodbye to messy clipboards and lost photos. With ChimnPro, you can seamlessly guide yourself through customized, step-by-step inspections tailored to every fireplace type, from Wood-Burning and Masonry to Gas and Pellet Stoves. Key Features: - Step-by-Step Inspections: Follow guided checklists for every fireplace type, ensuring no detail is ever missed. - Instant Issue Logging: Capture photos, flag issues, and attach quick inspector notes with just a tap. - Automated Safety Scores: The app intelligently calculates a Safety Score based on your findings, instantly categorizing system statuses from "Excellent" to "Critical Hazard." - Professional PDF Reports: Wow your clients with beautiful, branded PDF reports generated directly from your device in seconds. - Liner & Region Calculators: Built-in tools for liner sizing and regional calculations make technical assessments a breeze. - Client & Job Management: Keep track of your customers, organize upcoming jobs, and manage your daily schedule. - Secure Cloud Sync & Backups: Never lose an inspection report again. Your data is securely backed up and synced across all your devices. Built by industry experts, for industry professionals. Upgrade your business, impress your clients, and get the job done right with ChimnPro.

About

Chimney Expert SideKick

This app streamlines chimney service operations with features for scheduling, inspections, estimates, and invoicing. It offers guided inspection workflows, AI-generated reports, and client communication tools, including weather intelligence for field crews.

Highlights
  • Guided inspection workflows
  • AI-written report summaries
  • Weather intelligence system
  • Smart calendar scheduling
  • Estimates to invoices
  • Two-way business texting
  • Client job progress tracking
Features
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SideKick Pro is the field platform for chimney service companies — scheduling, inspections, estimates, jobs, invoicing, and client texting in one app, with a weather intelligence system that briefs your crew every morning and watches the sky all day. FOR YOUR CREW • Guided NFPA 211 Level I–III inspection workflows covering firebox, flue, crown, chase, and exterior • Capture job photos with your camera; findings organized by severity with automatic risk categorization • AI-written, homeowner-friendly report summaries and branded PDF reports • Personal morning weather briefings, storm alerts before your techs are on the roof, and a one-tap safety check at every ladder FOR YOUR OFFICE • Smart calendar with drag-and-click booking that respects your business hours • Estimates that convert to scheduled jobs and invoices in one unbroken chain • Client records, property history, and two-way business texting with consent handling built in • Roles and permissions for office staff, technicians, and helpers FOR YOUR CLIENTS • "On My Way" texts with live location and auto-calculated ETA • Online booking, digital estimate approval, and instant report sharing • A live job page showing progress, scope, photos, and who's coming SideKick Pro is built for professional chimney companies. Access is provisioned by your company — sign in with the account your administrator created for you.

Screenshots

ChimnPro4 screens
Chimney Expert SideKick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ChimnPro at 13.0 against Chimney Expert SideKick's 15.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ChimnPro versus Chimney Expert SideKick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChimnProChimney Expert SideKick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllan MachadoChimney Expert Sidekick LLC

In-app purchases

None

ChimnPro

No in-app purchases

None

Chimney Expert SideKick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChimnPro free?
ChimnPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chimney Expert SideKick free?
Chimney Expert SideKick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChimnPro or Chimney Expert SideKick have ads?
Neither ChimnPro nor Chimney Expert SideKick shows ads.

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