FriedrichGo vs Friedrich
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FriedrichGo
Effortlessly manage your Friedrich Chill or Uni-Fit room air conditioners remotely. Adjust settings and control your comfort from anywhere using this intuitive mobile application.
- Remote AC control
- Manage Friedrich Chill units
- Manage Uni-Fit units
- Control from anywhere
- Time-based control
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Control your Friedrich Chill or Uni-Fit room air conditioners at any time with the FriedrichGo mobile app.
Friedrich
This app simplifies HVAC system installation, service, and troubleshooting for contractors. It offers Bluetooth connectivity for setup, diagnostics, and access to technical support resources like manuals and parts lists.
- Bluetooth setup for HVAC systems
- System monitoring and status checks
- Alarm diagnosis and history
- Access to installation instructions and manuals
- Parts list and technical sheet lookup
- Warranty tracking and certificate sharing
- Rebate and financing research
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We’ve Designed Friedrich 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 Friedrich Contractor app’s Bluetooth® capability – paired with an enabled HVAC system -- makes set-up and troubleshooting simpler than ever. With Friedrich 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 Friedrich for Contractors app also offers powerful support for all of our air 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 Research - Find up-to-date rebate information - Research financing options - Offer extended warranty - Confirm AHRI information and certification for HVAC systems
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Verdict
FriedrichGo and Friedrich both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of FriedrichGo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Friedrich's. FriedrichGo also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 53) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Friedrich's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FriedrichGo against 4.6 for Friedrich. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FriedrichGo has 3.2K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of FriedrichGo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Friedrich's.
FriedrichGo ships an update every 13 months, Friedrich monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FriedrichGo | Friedrich |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better | 4.6 (53 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | 53 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Friedrich Air Conditioning | Rheem Manufacturing Company |
Customer experience
FriedrichGo
Friedrich
Bugs and requests
FriedrichGo
Reported bugs
4 issues- App no longer works after recent update
- Automations and schedules not functioning properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to change temperature below 80 degrees in Money Saver mode
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for HomeKit and Alexa
- Improve app UI and UX
- Add ability to edit and delete timers
- Add option to display temperature in Fahrenheit
- Improve remote access and offline functionality
Friedrich
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FriedrichGo
No in-app purchases
Friedrich
No in-app purchases
Questions
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