# BluVac vs YJACK VIEW

The clearest difference is rating: BluVac at 5.0 against YJACK VIEW's 2.8. BluVac also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (36% vs 25%). YJACK VIEW's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YJACK VIEW has 18 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 25% of YJACK VIEW's.

BluVac ships an update every 2 months, YJACK VIEW every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BluVac | YJACK VIEW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluvac/id1227222428/reviews)** | [2.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yjack-view/id1492358956/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manifold Cloud Services Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227222427) | [YELLOW JACKET](https://appshunter.io/developer/924701171) |

## 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


### YJACK VIEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yjack-view/id1492358956)

This app provides a comprehensive HVAC/R diagnostic solution by integrating with specialized hardware. It allows users to view live data, create and share service reports, and perform detailed system analysis for pressure, temperature, evacuation, and more.

**Highlights:** Live data monitoring, Customizable PDF service reports, Enhanced datalogging, Pressure and temperature analysis, Evacuation monitoring, Psychrometric analysis, Electrical readings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BluVac free?

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

### Is YJACK VIEW free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BluVac or YJACK VIEW?

BluVac is rated higher. BluVac averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while YJACK VIEW averages 2.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do BluVac or YJACK VIEW have ads?

Neither BluVac nor YJACK VIEW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BluVac or YJACK VIEW?

BluVac ships an update every 2 months, and YJACK VIEW every 5 months. Most recently, BluVac was updated on September 9, 2026 and YJACK VIEW on September 24, 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.*