Comparison

REFCO TAP vs SAMON GLACIÄR

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

SAMON GLACIÄR

Features
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The SAMON GLACIÄR app allows users to connect to compatible GLACIÄR series gas detectors via Bluetooth. Once connected, a simple and intuitive interface enables: • Configuration of the gas detector, including setting alarms levels, alarm behaviour, configuration of digital and analogue outputs • Maintenance and service, including test mode for all functions • Calibration, including the generation of calibration test reports

Screenshots

REFCO TAP3 screens
SAMON GLACIÄR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: REFCO TAP at 8.0 against SAMON GLACIÄR'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, SAMON GLACIÄR every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
REFCO TAP versus SAMON GLACIÄR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREFCO TAPSAMON GLACIÄR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRefco Manufacturing Ltd.Samon AB

In-app purchases

None

REFCO TAP

No in-app purchases

None

SAMON GLACIÄR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REFCO TAP free?
REFCO TAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAMON GLACIÄR free?
SAMON GLACIÄR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do REFCO TAP or SAMON GLACIÄR have ads?
Neither REFCO TAP nor SAMON GLACIÄR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REFCO TAP or SAMON GLACIÄR?
REFCO TAP ships an update every 4 months, and SAMON GLACIÄR every 7 months. Most recently, REFCO TAP was updated on September 17, 2026 and SAMON GLACIÄR on September 9, 2026.

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