Comparison

SMEC vs HVAC Pro

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

Head to head
About

SMEC

Manage your utility account securely and conveniently. View bills, make payments, schedule alerts, and report outages from anywhere. Stay connected with important updates and information.

Highlights
  • Secure account access
  • View bills and balance
  • Make payments
  • Schedule alerts and reminders
  • Report outages
  • Receive push notifications
Features
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Our Mobile App is designed to give you fast, secure account access so you can easily manage your account details, view your bill and your account balance, make payments and find payment locations, schedule alerts and reminders, receive push notifications, view and report outages and stay connected with us via facebook. Nearly everything you can do from our "Online Account Portal" can now be handled instantly whether you're at home, at work, or on the go.

About

HVAC Pro

Features
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Stop guessing and start calculating with professional precision. HVAC Pro is the ultimate mobile toolkit for HVAC contractors, engineers, and technicians. Whether you're in the field or in the office, our suite of 8+ professional-grade calculators ensures your heating and cooling designs are accurate, efficient, and compliant with industry standards. WHY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE HVAC PRO: Designed with a modern, intuitive interface, HVAC Pro simplifies complex Manual J-style calculations into a few taps. Avoid costly callbacks and equipment oversized errors by getting the right data, every time. CORE CALCULATORS INCLUDED: • Heating & Cooling Load: Precise Manual J-style analysis based on building envelope, insulation, and climate zones. • Duct Sizing: Calculate round and rectangular duct diameters using friction rate and velocity methods. • Quick BTU Estimator: Rapidly estimate tonnage and BTU requirements by square footage for initial quotes. • Airflow & CFM: Determine required CFM for any room and calculate Air Changes per Hour (ACH). • Energy Cost Analysis: Compare operating costs for Natural Gas, Electricity, Propane, and Heating Oil. • Humidity & Infiltration: Factor in latent heat loads and air leakage for 100% accurate sizing. KEY FEATURES: • Climate Zone Precision: Built-in design temperatures and HDD/CDD data for all major climate zones. • Professional Reference: Quick access to ASHRAE standards, ventilation requirements, and insulation R-values. • Imperial & Metric Support: Switch seamlessly between unit systems. • Saved Calculations: Keep a history of your site audits and designs for quick retrieval. • Dark Mode Support: Easy on the eyes for late-night project planning. WHO IS THIS FOR? • Residential & Commercial HVAC Contractors • Mechanical Engineers & Designers • Home Inspectors & Energy Auditors • HVAC Students & Apprentices Download HVAC Pro today and carry the power of an engineering firm in your pocket. Build better systems, save energy, and grow your professional reputation.

Screenshots

SMEC4 screens
HVAC Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SMEC at Free against HVAC Pro's $9.99. SMEC also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.1). On 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

SMEC is free to download; HVAC Pro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SMEC versus HVAC Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMECHVAC Pro
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.9 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSand Mountain Electric Cooperative (INC)CodeMagma

In-app purchases

None

SMEC

No in-app purchases

None

HVAC Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMEC free?
SMEC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HVAC Pro free?
HVAC Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMEC or HVAC Pro have ads?
Neither SMEC nor HVAC Pro shows ads.

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