The B vs CoolCalc Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The B
This app serves HVAC/R contractors with a comprehensive resource for products, expert support, and troubleshooting. It offers training, NATE testing, and field tools, representing hundreds of manufacturers across Michigan and Northwest Ohio.
- Vast product inventory
- Expert support and troubleshooting
- Contractor training
- NATE testing
- Field tools and calculators
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Behler-Young is the complete source for the HVAC/R™ contractor. This means that in addition to our vast inventory of products, we provide expert support and troubleshooting, training for our customers, NATE testing, tools and calculators you can use in the field and on the job, and more! B-Y represents hundreds of manufacturers and we serve thousands of customers throughout Michigan and Northwest Ohio, through 16 branches and a 150,000 square foot distribution center in Kensington Park.
CoolCalc Scan
Capture precise 3D room scans using your device's LiDAR sensor. Organize projects, integrate with a web platform for advanced visualization, and export models in industry-standard formats. Ideal for professionals needing accurate spatial data.
- Precise LiDAR scanning
- Detailed 3D model capture
- Project organization
- CoolCalc platform integration
- Industry-standard export formats
- Multi-room scanning
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Free Scanning — Paid Web Features This iOS app is a companion to CoolCalc. Scanning is free. To use your scan results for ACCA Manual J, Manual S, or Manual D calculations, you’ll need a separate paid subscription or single-project purchase in app.coolcalc.com, our web app. KEY FEATURES • Precise LiDAR Scanning Capture detailed 3D models of rooms with accurate measurements. Document walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and room geometry with professional-grade precision. • Project Organization Create projects for different properties or jobs. Scan multiple rooms and keep everything organized in one place. • CoolCalc Platform Integration Connect your scans with the CoolCalc web platform. Upload your models for advanced processing and visualization with interactive 3D viewers. • Professional Export Export your 3D models in industry-standard formats. Share scans with clients, colleagues, or use them in other professional tools. • Multi-Room Scanning Document entire properties efficiently. Scan room by room and combine them into complete building models. IDEAL FOR Perfect for HVAC professionals, contractors, architects, interior designers, and anyone who needs accurate spatial measurements for their work. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad with LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and later, iPad Pro 2020 and later) • iOS 17.5 or later • Account required for platform integration features
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The B at 100% against CoolCalc Scan's 0%. The B also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). CoolCalc Scan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The B holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The B's written reviews are positive against 0% of CoolCalc Scan's.
The B ships an update every 9 months, CoolCalc Scan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The B | CoolCalc Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 2.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Behler-Young Company | Cool Calc Inc. |
Customer experience
The B
CoolCalc Scan
In-app purchases
The B
No in-app purchases
CoolCalc Scan
No in-app purchases








