DriveWizard vs Dry Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DriveWizard
Access detailed product information, technical data, and troubleshooting guides by scanning QR codes on drives. Remotely edit parameters, operate, and monitor drive conditions in real-time via Bluetooth. Back up inverter parameters to the cloud for anytime, anywhere access.
- QR code scanning for product data
- Real-time drive monitoring
- Parameter editing via Bluetooth
- Cloud backup of drive parameters
- Access to technical data and catalogs
- Troubleshooting assistance
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● Scan the QR code on the drive‘s faceplate or nameplate and get easy access to full product information, technical data, catalogs, and troubleshooting. ● Edit parameters, operate the drive and monitor the drive condition in real-time by connecting the drive via Bluetooth.(See notes 1 ) ● Backup your inverter parameters in the YASKAWA Drive Cloud to have them ready when you need them, anywhere and anytime. Notes: 1: To establish a Bluetooth connection, the optional “Bluetooth LCD Keypad” is required. ● Supported drive: GA700 , GA500 , CR700 , CH700 , GA800 , HV600 , HV600 Bypass , LA700 , ES700 *The inverters that can be connected vary depending on the area where you are using. ”Bluetooth” is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Maximum communication distance of the Bluetooth connection is about 10 m. Communication distance may be shorter depending on the used smartphone and other conditions.
Dry Tools
This app provides HVAC professionals and students with essential calculation tools, including air stream mixing, HVAC formulas, lead time planning, and a psychrometric calculator with weather data. It also offers educational content and industry-specific terminology.
- Air Stream Mixing Calculator
- HVAC Formulas
- Lead Time Wheel
- Psychrometric Calculator
- Integrated Weather Data
- Educational Content
- Industry Glossary
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Dry Tools by CDI contains multiple tools to calculate Air Stream Mixing, HVAC formulas, Lead Times, as well as a Psychrometric calculator with integrated weather data for HVAC professionals and students. The app is designed to be your first step to calculating the conditions you need to achieve your critical mission. Key Features: Tools • Air Stream Mixing: Solve for mixed air conditions from any two airstreams . • HVAC Formulas: Handy, commonly used formulas where moisture in air is concerned. • Lead Time Wheel: Helpful tool for planning project lead times. • Psychrometric Calculator: Enter any two data points and get all the others. • Weather Data: GPS locator or search for ambient weather conditions worldwide. Education • Dr. Dry Talks: From relative humidity to vapor pressure, easy learning with dry humor. • Glossary: Not so common, commonly used terms in our industry. Products • Air Handling • Desiccant Dehumidification • Service More • Contact Us • About Us • To Our Competition In summary, Dry Tools will provide you with the tools you need in one handy app. Install the free App and get started on your psychrometric journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dry Tools at 100% against DriveWizard's 15%. Dry Tools also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2). DriveWizard's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dry Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of DriveWizard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dry Tools's.
DriveWizard ships an update every 5 months, Dry Tools every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveWizard | Dry Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION | CLIMATE BY DESIGN INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
Customer experience
DriveWizard
Dry Tools
In-app purchases
DriveWizard
No in-app purchases
Dry Tools
No in-app purchases
