# BluVac vs testo Smart

The clearest difference is rating: BluVac at 5.0 against testo Smart's 2.7. BluVac also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (36% vs 16%). testo Smart's advantage is ratings volume (167 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. testo Smart sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BluVac asks for nothing beyond the download.

BluVac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: testo Smart has 167 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of BluVac's written reviews are positive against 16% of testo Smart's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BluVac | testo Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluvac/id1227222428/reviews)** | [2.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testo-smart/id1482139629/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manifold Cloud Services Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227222427) | [Testo SE & Co. KGaA](https://appshunter.io/developer/966489178) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### testo Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testo-smart/id1482139629)

This app supports measurements for refrigeration, HVAC, and heating systems. It also aids in food safety, frying oil quality, and indoor climate monitoring. Quickly interpret data, create digital reports with photos, and send them via email.

**Highlights:** All-in-one system measurements, Graphical display of measured values, Digital PDF/CSV measurement reports, Email report sharing, Leak test analysis, Automatic refrigerant charging, Indoor air quality monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-site measurement | $6.99 | per month |
| Air balancing | $9.99 | per month |
| Multi-site measurement | $69.90 | per year |
| Air balancing | $99.90 | per year |
| Logging digital manifold | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app with some features
- 🚀 Great product
- 🚀 Useful app for measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't connect
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Forced updates
- 🐛 Laggy and unresponsive UI

**Reported bugs**

- App won't connect to devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inability to save favorite refrigerants
- Measurement data not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- Add option to toggle Bluetooth discovery
- Improve Bluetooth range
- Add ability to customize colors and graphs
- Improve data export functionality
- Add option to name sensors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BluVac free?

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

### Is testo Smart free?

testo Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BluVac or testo Smart?

BluVac is rated higher. BluVac averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while testo Smart averages 2.7 from 167 ratings.

### Do BluVac or testo Smart have ads?

Neither BluVac nor testo Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BluVac or testo Smart?

BluVac ships an update every 2 months, and testo Smart every 2 months. Most recently, BluVac was updated on September 9, 2026 and testo Smart on September 20, 2026.

---

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