Comparison

R vs FMHero

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

Head to head
About

R

This app helps HVACR technicians comply with EPA Section 608 reporting requirements for refrigerant handling. It digitizes record-keeping, eliminating extra paperwork and saving time and money for busy professionals.

Highlights
  • EPA Section 608 compliance
  • Digital record keeping
  • Refrigerant recovery logging
  • Company and date tracking
  • Refrigerant type and quantity logging
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
Currently charting
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HVACR-log was created to help technicians comply with the latest EPA Section 608 reporting requirements without the hassle of doing extra paperwork. This digital record keeping log will become an integral part of your business in no time! With the changing of federal regulations regarding refrigerant usage, storage, and recovery, it has become necessary to keep track or log your activities to remain in compliance with the law. Systems that contain between 5 and 50 pounds have been the main target of this requirement. Information such as company name, date of recovery, type of refrigerant recovered, quantity of refrigerant recovered, etc., are now required to be logged and reported. This will create a lot of extra work (and paperwork!) for technicians and contractors that are already very busy. This is where the R-Log app can save you time and money, as well as help you meet your federal reporting requirements. The app is easy to use, just fill in required fields when you are on the job.

About

FMHero

This app streamlines HVAC/R documentation, cutting paperwork time in half. It allows for quick unit scanning, precise refrigerant tracking, and ensures compliance with EPA regulations. Service records are stored permanently, moving with the user's career.

Highlights
  • Slash documentation time
  • Scan unit nameplates
  • Refrigerant and cylinder tracking
  • Permanent service records
  • Audit-ready compliance reports
  • EPA Section 608 compliance
Features
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Unleash Your HVAC Superpowers with FMHero Cut your documentation time in half. Stay compliant. Keep your records for life. Built by techs, for techs, FMHero is the mobile tool that fits right into your existing workflow—so there’s no steep learning curve. Scan, log, and go. Whether you’re fixing rooftop units or rescuing a walk-in freezer, FMHero makes it faster and easier to manage refrigerant, stay EPA-compliant, and prove your heroic work. Why FMHero? - Slash Documentation Time No more end-of-day paperwork marathons. FMHero follows the steps you already take in the field—just faster and cleaner. - Scan to Start Walk up to a unit, scan the nameplate, and automatically pull make, model, and serial. No typing required. - Refrigerant & Cylinder Tracking Track recovery, charging, and inventory with precision. Know exactly what’s used, moved, and left—job to job. - Records That Follow You Your service history lives with you, not your employer. Whether you switch companies or leave the trade, your portfolio stays intact. - Audit-Ready Compliance Auto-generate and store key documentation. Stay ahead of Section 608 requirements with no added steps. Made for HVAC Pros Like You FMHero is purpose-built for techs, service managers, and office teams who need a powerful, easy-to-use app that works how they already do—and makes their job smoother every step of the way. Download FMHero today Start logging jobs faster, prove your value on every call, and carry your career in your pocket. Promo Text: (For Promo Text Field in App store) Cut your HVAC paperwork in half. FMHero fits your flow, tracks refrigerant, and saves your records—even when you change jobs. Short Description: (used for previews or ads) FMHero cuts your documentation time in half by following the workflow you already use. Track refrigerant, stay compliant, and build a service history that moves with you—no matter where your career takes you.

Screenshots

R4 screens
FMHero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FMHero at Free against R's $1.99. FMHero also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). R's advantage is chart position (#118 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On ratings volume, 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

FMHero is free to download; R costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FMHero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of R's written reviews are positive against 100% of FMHero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R ships an update every 6 weeks, FMHero every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
R versus FMHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFMHero
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (11 ratings)4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#118 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert StringhamFMHERO, LLC

Customer experience

R

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%

FMHero

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

R

No in-app purchases

None

FMHero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is R free?
R costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FMHero free?
FMHero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, R or FMHero?
FMHero is rated higher. R averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while FMHero averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do R or FMHero have ads?
Neither R nor FMHero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, R or FMHero?
R ships an update every 6 weeks, and FMHero every 2 weeks. Most recently, R was updated on October 24, 2026 and FMHero on October 24, 2026.

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