Comparison

BluVac vs CoolCalc Scan

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

Head to head
About

BluVac

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
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Easily connect and perform detailed system evacuations with your BluVac+ Pro, BluVac+ LTE, and BluVac+ Micro vacuum gauges via Bluetooth. With the BluVac+ Pro, you can perform timed evacuation and decay tests, set target times, and view detailed results. For BluVac+ LTE and Micro, quickly record and display essential data. The app now features mQ Assist integration for evacuation guidance, an improved interface, and geolocation tracking for enhanced screenshots. Additional upgrades include a new Pro Report feature, the ability to connect up to 6 BluVac gauges simultaneously, and the option to rename gauges by their function (e.g., Pump, Core Tool, System). Plus, the decay test will now only start once the evacuation rate hits zero.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Precise LiDAR scanning
  • Detailed 3D model capture
  • Project organization
  • CoolCalc platform integration
  • Industry-standard export formats
  • Multi-room scanning
Features
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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

Screenshots

BluVac4 screens
CoolCalc Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BluVac at 5.0 against CoolCalc Scan's 2.8. BluVac also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). CoolCalc Scan's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

BluVac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of BluVac's written reviews are positive against 0% of CoolCalc Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BluVac ships an update every 2 months, CoolCalc Scan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BluVac versus CoolCalc Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluVacCoolCalc Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManifold Cloud Services Ltd.Cool Calc Inc.

Customer experience

BluVac

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative59.1%

CoolCalc Scan

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

BluVac

No in-app purchases

None

CoolCalc Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BluVac free?
BluVac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoolCalc Scan free?
CoolCalc Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BluVac or CoolCalc Scan?
BluVac is rated higher. BluVac averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CoolCalc Scan averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.
Do BluVac or CoolCalc Scan have ads?
Neither BluVac nor CoolCalc Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BluVac or CoolCalc Scan?
BluVac ships an update every 2 months, and CoolCalc Scan monthly. Most recently, BluVac was updated on September 9, 2026 and CoolCalc Scan on September 14, 2026.

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