Comparison

FriedrichGo vs RefrigCharge

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

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

FriedrichGo4 screens
RefrigCharge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FriedrichGo at Free against RefrigCharge's $7.99. FriedrichGo also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). RefrigCharge's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 22 months). On ads, 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

FriedrichGo 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

FriedrichGo ships an update every 22 months, RefrigCharge every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FriedrichGo versus RefrigCharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriedrichGoRefrigCharge
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRheem Manufacturing CompanyShanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.

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

RefrigCharge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FriedrichGo

No in-app purchases

None

RefrigCharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FriedrichGo free?
FriedrichGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RefrigCharge free?
RefrigCharge costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FriedrichGo or RefrigCharge have ads?
Neither FriedrichGo nor RefrigCharge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FriedrichGo or RefrigCharge?
FriedrichGo ships an update every 22 months, and RefrigCharge every 6 weeks. Most recently, FriedrichGo was updated on November 6, 2026 and RefrigCharge on October 31, 2026.

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