FriedrichGo vs RefrigCharge
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.
RefrigCharge
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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.
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Verdict
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
FriedrichGo is free to download; RefrigCharge costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | FriedrichGo | RefrigCharge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 217 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rheem Manufacturing Company | Shanghai 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
FriedrichGo
No in-app purchases
RefrigCharge
No in-app purchases
Questions
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