Comparison

REFCO TAP vs Rileva TE

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

Head to head
About

REFCO TAP

Features
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The REFCO TAP wireless digital pressure and temperature gauge is an user friendly instrument to measure temperature and pressure form the low and high sides of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The TAP product consists of: - A wireless temperature clamp with display to monitor sensible temperature. - A pressure gauge with display to monitor current pressure and temperatures. - Up to 6 paired devices can be connected to a smartphone or tablet to observe and calculate measurements by using the REFCO App. Features: - Quick and easy connection to pressure source and temperature measuring point. - The wireless K-type temperature clamp, equipped with digital display, is applicable for pipe diameters 6 mm to 41 mm (1/4" to 1-5/8"). - Measurements and calculation of superheat or subcooling can be shown on pressure gauge display and / or on your mobile device. - Up to 6 TAP devices can be monitored on your mobile device. - Create report and send by e-mail to your office. - Uses common AAA batteries. - TAP is available in a suitable case either as single or double set.

About

Rileva TE

Features
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RILEVA TE, the app for interacting with the new CAREL GLD Small series Gas Detector, equipped with Bluetooth technology. RILEVA considerably simplifies configuration and maintenance, as well as interfacing to the latest CAREL Gas Detector models. The use of a smartphone instead of a PC and/or serial converter makes daily functional checks more user-friendly and easy to perform. Furthermore, RILEVA TE makes testing and calibration faster and effortless, with the focus on saving time. Features include: • Configuration (rename device, define alarm thresholds, change Modbus settings, configure relay behaviour and manage analogue output settings.) • Maintenance (test LED/buzzer operation, relays and analogue output level.) • Calibration (view sensor type, serial number and “Calibration Due” timer and initiate zero/span calibrations with customisable field calibration certificate.) • Intuitive interface (view current gas measurement and acknowledge alarm/fault status.).

Screenshots

REFCO TAP3 screens
Rileva TE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: REFCO TAP at 8.0 against Rileva TE's 13.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REFCO TAP ships an update every 4 months, Rileva TE every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
REFCO TAP versus Rileva TE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREFCO TAPRileva TE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRefco Manufacturing Ltd.CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A.

In-app purchases

None

REFCO TAP

No in-app purchases

None

Rileva TE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REFCO TAP free?
REFCO TAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rileva TE free?
Rileva TE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do REFCO TAP or Rileva TE have ads?
Neither REFCO TAP nor Rileva TE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REFCO TAP or Rileva TE?
REFCO TAP ships an update every 4 months, and Rileva TE every 5 months. Most recently, REFCO TAP was updated on September 17, 2026 and Rileva TE on September 13, 2026.

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