# Retrotec rCloud vs BluVac

The clearest difference is rating: BluVac at 5.0 against Retrotec rCloud's 2.5. BluVac also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Retrotec rCloud's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 36%) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BluVac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Retrotec rCloud's written reviews are positive against 36% of BluVac's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retrotec rCloud | BluVac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrotec-rcloud/id1083302878/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluvac/id1227222428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 327 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RETROTEC, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/899311156) | [measureQuick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227222427) |

## What reviewers say

### Retrotec rCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrotec-rcloud/id1083302878)

This app controls specialized testing equipment via WiFi or hotspot. It saves test results locally and to a cloud database, with completed tests viewable immediately on the app or website. Saved tests are encrypted and cannot be edited.

**Highlights:** Control manufacturing equipment, Save test results locally, Cloud data backup via Azure, View completed tests on app, View completed tests on website, Encrypted local databases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BluVac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluvac/id1227222428)

Connect to compatible vacuum gauges via Bluetooth to perform detailed system evacuations. Features timed tests, decay tests, and data recording. Offers advanced reporting, multiple gauge connections, and geolocation for enhanced screenshots.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth gauge connection, Timed evacuation tests, Decay test functionality, Detailed results viewing, mQ Assist integration, Pro Report feature, Connect up to 6 gauges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retrotec rCloud free?

Retrotec rCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BluVac free?

BluVac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Retrotec rCloud or BluVac?

BluVac is rated higher. Retrotec rCloud averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BluVac averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Retrotec rCloud or BluVac have ads?

Neither Retrotec rCloud nor BluVac shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retrotec rCloud or BluVac?

Retrotec rCloud ships an update every 2 months, and BluVac every 2 months. Most recently, Retrotec rCloud was updated on October 4, 2026 and BluVac on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*