Comparison

SMART Pro/R Service Tool vs KoolConnect

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
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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

KoolConnect

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KoolConnect is a mobile app for wireless interaction with Danfoss ERC and EET controllers using Bluetooth module. Use KoolConnect to view operational status of controller, view alarms details, view key events, configure parameter settings, copy and transfer setting files, etc.

Screenshots

SMART Pro/R Service Tool4 screens
KoolConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMART Pro/R Service Tool at every 6 weeks against KoolConnect's every 15 months. KoolConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART Pro/R Service Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, KoolConnect every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SMART Pro/R Service Tool versus KoolConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART Pro/R Service ToolKoolConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParker Hannifin CorporationDanfoss A/S

In-app purchases

None

SMART Pro/R Service Tool

No in-app purchases

None

KoolConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART Pro/R Service Tool free?
SMART Pro/R Service Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KoolConnect free?
KoolConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMART Pro/R Service Tool or KoolConnect have ads?
Neither SMART Pro/R Service Tool nor KoolConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART Pro/R Service Tool or KoolConnect?
SMART Pro/R Service Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, and KoolConnect every 15 months. Most recently, SMART Pro/R Service Tool was updated on September 9, 2026 and KoolConnect on September 14, 2026.

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