Comparison

Ruud Calcu Save vs Friedrich

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

Head to head
About

Ruud Calcu Save

This app helps HVAC contractors calculate and present cost savings for homeowners when replacing residential HVAC systems. It generates professional reports comparing different system options and current industry standards, which can be emailed to customers.

Highlights
  • Calculate HVAC replacement cost savings
  • Compare multiple system options
  • Generate graphical reports
  • Email reports to customers
  • Compare against industry minimum standards
Features
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The Ruud Calcu Save mobile app provides on-the-go access for contractors to calculate cost savings for homeowners by comparing residential HVAC system replacement options. Made of the good stuff: The Ruud Calcu Save app uses Copeland's Online Product Information (OPI) database for Ruud Heating & Cooling products to give contractors the ability to generate reliable, accurate, graphical reports. Beautiful reports, in 3 easy steps: 1. Enter in a few parameters relevant to the specific residential HVAC task, such as current system efficiency standards and their considered replacement options. 2. After the details of the job are entered into the app, the app generates a professional-looking report that shows annual cost savings of high efficiency systems. 3. Email your customers or even yourself a copy of the reports generated. More than meets the eye: The Ruud Calcu Save app offers up to three replacement system options, which are also compared with current industry minimum standards, for the contractor and the homeowner. This will allow homeowners to more easily choose a replacement HVAC system to meet their particular needs.

About

Friedrich

This app simplifies HVAC system installation, service, and troubleshooting for contractors. It offers Bluetooth connectivity for setup, diagnostics, and access to technical support resources like manuals and parts lists.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth setup for HVAC systems
  • System monitoring and status checks
  • Alarm diagnosis and history
  • Access to installation instructions and manuals
  • Parts list and technical sheet lookup
  • Warranty tracking and certificate sharing
  • Rebate and financing research
Features
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We’ve Designed Friedrich for Contractors to offer the industry’s most powerful, intuitive, and easy-to-use app. Whether you’re on a residential service call or installing 40 units at a major site, the free Friedrich Contractor app’s Bluetooth® capability – paired with an enabled HVAC system -- makes set-up and troubleshooting simpler than ever. With Friedrich for Contractors and eligible air systems, you can easily: Install - Set up systems quickly and easily with the new Bluetooth® setup - Monitor operating parameters from your phone while charging outdoor units - Verify system setup with access to system operating status - Quickly check for alarms Service - Diagnose active alarms and alarm history - Check system operating status - Easy step-by-step parts replacement and system setup The Friedrich for Contractors app also offers powerful support for all of our air products, with a new Product Technical Support design that is easier to use and more accurate than ever: - Access installation instructions - Search parts lists - Download manuals - View tech sheets - Research consumer literature Track Warranty information - Scan and confirm model and ownership details - Check warranty status and share HVAC systems warranty certificate Research - Find up-to-date rebate information - Research financing options - Offer extended warranty - Confirm AHRI information and certification for HVAC systems

Screenshots

Ruud Calcu Save4 screens
Friedrich4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ruud Calcu Save and Friedrich both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Ruud Calcu Save's written reviews are positive against 0% of Friedrich's. Ruud Calcu Save also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Friedrich holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 53 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Ruud Calcu Save's written reviews are positive against 0% of Friedrich's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruud Calcu Save ships an update every 2 months, Friedrich monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ruud Calcu Save versus Friedrich: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuud Calcu SaveFriedrich
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (36 ratings)4.6 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3653 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCopeland LPRheem Manufacturing Company

Customer experience

Ruud Calcu Save

All ratings36 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Friedrich

All ratings53 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ruud Calcu Save

No in-app purchases

None

Friedrich

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruud Calcu Save free?
Ruud Calcu Save is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Friedrich free?
Friedrich is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruud Calcu Save or Friedrich?
Friedrich is rated higher. Ruud Calcu Save averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Friedrich averages 4.6 from 53 ratings.
Do Ruud Calcu Save or Friedrich have ads?
Neither Ruud Calcu Save nor Friedrich shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruud Calcu Save or Friedrich?
Ruud Calcu Save ships an update every 2 months, and Friedrich monthly. Most recently, Ruud Calcu Save was updated on September 26, 2026 and Friedrich on September 24, 2026.

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