Comparison

HONDAtabase vs RefrigCharge

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

Head to head
About

HONDAtabase

Access detailed specifications for various Honda engine series, including A-, B-, C-, D-, F-, G-, H-, J-, K-, L-, N-, and R-Series. It also provides OBD0/OBD1/OBD2 ECU fault codes, transmission specs, ECU pinouts, and a bearing thickness chart.

Highlights
  • Honda engine series specifications
  • OBD ECU fault codes
  • Transmission specifications
  • ECU list and pinouts
  • Bearing thickness chart
Features
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Honda™ Automotive Database - A-, B-, C-, D-, F-, G-, H-, J-, K-, L-, N-, R-Series Engine Specifications - OBD0/OBD1/OBD2 ECU Fault Codes - Transmission Specifications - ECU List - Bearing thickness chart - ECU pinouts The trademark "Honda" and any other product names, service names or logos of Honda used, quoted and/or referenced in this app are trademarks or registered trademarks of Honda or any of its affiliates. Other product names and/or company names used in the app may be protected as their trademarks and/or trade names.

About

RefrigCharge

Features
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Built for HVAC service techs and install crews who need subcool / superheat diagnosis on the roof - not a dashboard you log into. WHAT IT DOES Computes measured subcooling and superheat from your gauge readings, compares them against per-refrigerant target windows, and tells you whether the system is undercharged, overcharged, or showing airflow issues. Charge adjustment advice differs for TXV vs. piston / cap-tube metering, matching the field workflow. REFRIGERANTS SUPPORTED - R-410A - R-22 - R-134a - R-404A - R-407C INPUTS - Refrigerant type (picker) - Metering device (TXV or Piston / Cap Tube) - Liquid line temperature - Condensing saturation temperature - Suction line temperature - Evaporating saturation temperature - °F or °C toggle RETURNS - Measured subcooling vs. target (color-coded: green within ±3°F, red outside) - Measured superheat vs. target (color-coded) - Diagnosis: undercharged, overcharged, normal, or airflow issue - Charge adjustment advice: ADD, REMOVE, or CORRECT - Adjustment basis: subcool for TXV, superheat for piston WHY THIS APP, NOT THE FREE ONES - Math is shown - measured minus target, with the per-refrigerant windows visible. - Status at a glance - color-coded so you do not have to do mental arithmetic on the ladder. - Works offline - RF-shielded basements, attics, and roofs. Always available. - No login. No ads. No telemetry. No subscription. PRICING $4.99. Pay once, own it. Lifetime access on iPhone, iPad, and Mac via Family Sharing. NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR The manufacturer's charging procedure for your specific equipment. The equipment data plate's nameplate charge. Calibrated gauge sets. This app gives you a directional read - verify against the OEM service manual before adjusting.

Screenshots

HONDAtabase3 screens
RefrigCharge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HONDAtabase at Free against RefrigCharge's $7.99. HONDAtabase also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). RefrigCharge's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support 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

HONDAtabase is free to download; RefrigCharge costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HONDAtabase ships an update every 3 weeks, RefrigCharge every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HONDAtabase versus RefrigCharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHONDAtabaseRefrigCharge
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.5 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter LinszterShanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

HONDAtabase

No in-app purchases

None

RefrigCharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HONDAtabase free?
HONDAtabase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RefrigCharge free?
RefrigCharge costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HONDAtabase or RefrigCharge have ads?
HONDAtabase shows ads; RefrigCharge does not.
Which is updated more often, HONDAtabase or RefrigCharge?
HONDAtabase ships an update every 3 weeks, and RefrigCharge every 6 weeks. Most recently, HONDAtabase was updated on November 6, 2026 and RefrigCharge on October 31, 2026.

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