Comparison

SMART Pro/R Service Tool vs RefTech

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

Head to head
About

SMART Pro/R Service Tool

This tool helps HVACR technicians quickly calculate superheat and subcooling using embedded refrigerant data and Bluetooth sensors. It allows for data recording, custom PDF report generation, and sharing of findings.

Highlights
  • Temperature and pressure difference calculation
  • Superheat and subcooling calculation
  • Embedded refrigerant data
  • Record data and generate PDF reports
  • Customizable display and selectable units
  • Over 115 refrigerants supported
Read full description

The Parker Sporlan SMART Pro/R Service Tool, along with unique Bluetooth Low Energy sensors, provides temperature and pressure differences, and quickly calculates superheat and subcooling by utilizing embedded refrigerant data. Contractors and technicians will enjoy the user friendly design and precise calculations based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Refrigerant Properties. Features: • Ability to record data, generate custom PDF reports, and share data files or reports from within the app • Customizable display – The calculated results in the order you prefer. • Selectable units of measure • More than 115 refrigerants (pure and mixtures) are available. The Bluetooth Low Energy sensors are offered for sale from Sporlan Division of Parker Hannifin. About Sporlan Division: From the 1947 launch of the Catch-All®, the world’s first molded core filter-drier, to today’s intricate electronic valve and controller packages, for over 80 years Sporlan has set the industry standard for the development and manufacture of leading edge HVACR components. About Parker Hannifin: Founded in 1918, Parker Hannifin Corporation is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. About Semireg Industries: Based out of Minnesota, Semireg Industries, LLC develops award-winning software applications that integrate with hardware using Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi and USB. Applications developed by Semireg enable users to understand complex systems with intuitive control of sensors and data visualizations.

About

RefTech

This diagnostic tool assists in troubleshooting commercial refrigeration systems up to 7.5 HP. Input sensor data to receive likely diagnoses and suggested repair steps. Version 1.3 adds Bluetooth connectivity for specific temperature and pressure probes.

Highlights
  • Refrigeration system diagnostics
  • Troubleshooting up to 7.5 HP
  • Pressure and temperature sensor input
  • Likely diagnosis generation
  • Repair suggestions
  • Bluetooth probe connectivity (v1.3)
Features
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This app is designed to help troubleshoot commercial refrigeration system up to 7.5 HP. Simply enter all the observed parameters from your pressure and temperature sensors or gauges and press diagnose to obtain a list of likely diagnoses. Then press repair to obtain suggested help with repairing the system. Please note that this app is a subscription app and a current subscription will be required to unlock the app's functionality. Current subscribers will have access to the latest app updates which will include the latest refrigerants used in commercial refrigeration. Version 1.3 can connect to the Sporlan SMART temperature and pressure probes to collect data via Bluetooth. Disclaimer: This app is designed as a diagnostic aid to supplement observations of refrigeration system operation. It in no way warrants or guarantees the diagnosis is absolutely correct. The user accepts all responsibility as to the accuracy and validity of the repairs the user employs.

Screenshots

SMART Pro/R Service Tool4 screens
RefTech1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMART Pro/R Service Tool at none against RefTech's 1. SMART Pro/R Service Tool also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). RefTech's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. RefTech sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SMART Pro/R Service Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for SMART Pro/R Service Tool against 2.7 for RefTech. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of SMART Pro/R Service Tool's written reviews are positive against 0% of RefTech's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART Pro/R Service Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, RefTech every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SMART Pro/R Service Tool versus RefTech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART Pro/R Service ToolRefTech
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParker Hannifin CorporationBlue Mountain Consulting Inc

Customer experience

SMART Pro/R Service Tool

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

RefTech

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SMART Pro/R Service Tool

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RefTech

One-time1
  • RefTech Subscriptions$9.99

Questions

Is SMART Pro/R Service Tool free?
SMART Pro/R Service Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RefTech free?
RefTech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SMART Pro/R Service Tool or RefTech?
SMART Pro/R Service Tool is rated higher. SMART Pro/R Service Tool averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RefTech averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do SMART Pro/R Service Tool or RefTech have ads?
Neither SMART Pro/R Service Tool nor RefTech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART Pro/R Service Tool or RefTech?
SMART Pro/R Service Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, and RefTech every 6 months. Most recently, SMART Pro/R Service Tool was updated on September 9, 2026 and RefTech on September 13, 2026.

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