Comparison

UEi Apps vs Ruud

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

Head to head
About

UEi Apps

This utility app connects to various UEi devices, allowing users to monitor their status and manage associated applications. It supports a range of diagnostic tools for professional use.

Highlights
  • Supports UEi product status monitoring
  • Integrates with UEi device applications
  • Compatible with Co Checker, Dual Pressure, COA2, 525 DMM, DL429, DL429B, DL599
  • Provides device status updates
Features
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This app is an integrated solution, which supports the status of UEi product's applications and UEi product's device: Co Checker, Dual Pressure, COA2, 525 DMM, DL429, DL429B, DL599, etc.

About

Ruud

This app streamlines HVAC installation, service, and support for contractors. It offers Bluetooth connectivity for system setup and troubleshooting, along with access to product information, warranty tracking, and dealer locators.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth setup and troubleshooting
  • System operating parameter monitoring
  • Alarm diagnosis and history
  • Access installation instructions and manuals
  • Track warranty information
  • Locate retailers and distributors
  • Find rebate and financing information
Features
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We’ve redesigned Ruud for Contractors to offer the industry’s most powerful, intuitive, and easy-to-use app. Whether you’re on a residential service call or installing 40 units at a major site, the free Ruud Contractor app’s Bluetooth® capability – paired with an enabled HVAC system -- makes set-up and troubleshooting simpler than ever. With Ruud for Contractors and eligible air systems, you can easily: Install - Set up systems quickly and easily with the new Bluetooth® setup - Monitor operating parameters from your phone while charging outdoor units - Verify system setup with access to system operating status - Quickly check for alarms Service - Diagnose active alarms and alarm history - Check system operating status - Easy step-by-step parts replacement and system setup The Ruud for Contractors app also offers powerful support for all of our air and water products, with a new Product Technical Support design that is easier to use and more accurate than ever: - Access installation instructions - Search parts lists - Download manuals - View tech sheets - Research consumer literature Track Warranty information - Scan and confirm model and ownership details - Check warranty status and share HVAC systems warranty certificate Locate - Look up retailers - Look up distributors Research - Find up-to-date rebate information - Research financing options - Offer extended warranty - Confirm AHRI information and certification for HVAC systems

Screenshots

UEi Apps4 screens
Ruud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ruud at 4.6 against UEi Apps's 2.4. Ruud also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 7). UEi Apps's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Ruud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruud has 1.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of UEi Apps's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ruud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UEi Apps ships an update every 3 months, Ruud monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
UEi Apps versus Ruud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUEi AppsRuud
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKane Asia Inc.Rheem Manufacturing Company

Customer experience

UEi Apps

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Ruud

All ratings1,060 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

UEi Apps

No in-app purchases

None

Ruud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UEi Apps free?
UEi Apps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruud free?
Ruud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UEi Apps or Ruud?
Ruud is rated higher. UEi Apps averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ruud averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do UEi Apps or Ruud have ads?
Neither UEi Apps nor Ruud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UEi Apps or Ruud?
UEi Apps ships an update every 3 months, and Ruud monthly. Most recently, UEi Apps was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ruud on October 31, 2026.

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