Retrotec rCloud vs CoolCalc Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retrotec rCloud
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.
- 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
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The rCloud app runs the equipment we manufacture, over a WiFi connection or iDevice hotspot. It is used to run industry specified tests, and then saves the results of the tests locally on the device and to a backend database in the cloud via Azure. The tests are not accessible for editing by the user once they are saved (local databases are encrypted). The completed tests can be viewed immediately on the App and also on the rCloud website once they are uploaded to the backend database.
CoolCalc Scan
Capture precise 3D room scans using your device's LiDAR sensor. Organize projects, integrate with a web platform for advanced visualization, and export models in industry-standard formats. Ideal for professionals needing accurate spatial data.
- Precise LiDAR scanning
- Detailed 3D model capture
- Project organization
- CoolCalc platform integration
- Industry-standard export formats
- Multi-room scanning
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Free Scanning — Paid Web Features This iOS app is a companion to CoolCalc. Scanning is free. To use your scan results for ACCA Manual J, Manual S, or Manual D calculations, you’ll need a separate paid subscription or single-project purchase in app.coolcalc.com, our web app. KEY FEATURES • Precise LiDAR Scanning Capture detailed 3D models of rooms with accurate measurements. Document walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and room geometry with professional-grade precision. • Project Organization Create projects for different properties or jobs. Scan multiple rooms and keep everything organized in one place. • CoolCalc Platform Integration Connect your scans with the CoolCalc web platform. Upload your models for advanced processing and visualization with interactive 3D viewers. • Professional Export Export your 3D models in industry-standard formats. Share scans with clients, colleagues, or use them in other professional tools. • Multi-Room Scanning Document entire properties efficiently. Scan room by room and combine them into complete building models. IDEAL FOR Perfect for HVAC professionals, contractors, architects, interior designers, and anyone who needs accurate spatial measurements for their work. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad with LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and later, iPad Pro 2020 and later) • iOS 17.5 or later • Account required for platform integration features
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retrotec rCloud at 50% against CoolCalc Scan's 0%. Retrotec rCloud also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). CoolCalc Scan's advantage is rating (2.8 vs 2.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CoolCalc Scan holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Retrotec rCloud's written reviews are positive against 0% of CoolCalc Scan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Retrotec rCloud ships an update every 2 months, CoolCalc Scan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retrotec rCloud | CoolCalc Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (6 ratings) | 2.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 327 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RETROTEC, INC. | Cool Calc Inc. |
Customer experience
Retrotec rCloud
CoolCalc Scan
In-app purchases
Retrotec rCloud
No in-app purchases
CoolCalc Scan
No in-app purchases





