Comparison

AK vs Mastercool Connect

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

Head to head
About

AK

This application provides a user-friendly interface to connect with a Danfoss Bluetooth display for AK-CC case controllers. It offers a visual overview of controller functions, alarm details, live parameter monitoring, and quick setup capabilities.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to AK-CC controllers
  • Visual overview of operation status
  • View alarm details and troubleshooting tips
  • Monitor live parameter graphs
  • Access main controls (Main Switch, Defrost)
  • Quick Setup for controllers
  • Save and email setting files
Features
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Make service easy with the free AK-CC Connect app. Via a Danfoss Bluetooth display you can connect to an AK-CC case controller and get a visual overview of the display functions. The app ensures smooth interaction with a Danfoss AK-CC case controller in a user-friendly design. Use AK-CC Connect to: • Get an overview of the operation status of the case controller • View alarm details and get tips for on-site troubleshooting • Monitor live graphs for main parameters • Get easy access to main controls like Main Switch, Defrost and Thermostat cut-out temperature • Manually override outputs • Get the controller up and running with Quick Setup • Copy, save and e-mail setting files

About

Mastercool Connect

Monitor all your Mastercool devices equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy. This app supports specific digital manifolds, vacuum gauges, thermometers, and refrigerant scales for seamless data tracking.

Highlights
  • BLE device monitoring
  • Supports Spartan Smart Manifold
  • Supports Digital Vacuum Gauge
  • Supports Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer
  • Supports Electronic Refrigerant Scale
Features
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Mastercool® Connect lets you monitor all of your Mastercool devices equipped with BLE (Bluetooth® Low Energy). Supported Devices: · 9992X-BT/9994X-BT Spartan Smart Manifold. · 98063-BT Digital Vacuum Gauge. · 52234-BT Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer. · 98210-001-BTR Accu-Charge Electronic Refrigerant Scale

Screenshots

AK4 screens
Mastercool Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mastercool Connect at every 3 months against AK's every 14 months. Mastercool Connect also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AK against 5.0 for Mastercool Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AK ships an update every 14 months, Mastercool Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AK versus Mastercool Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAKMastercool Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanfoss A/SMastercool, U.S.A., Inc.

Customer experience

AK

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mastercool Connect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

AK

No in-app purchases

None

Mastercool Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AK free?
AK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mastercool Connect free?
Mastercool Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AK or Mastercool Connect?
AK and Mastercool Connect are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do AK or Mastercool Connect have ads?
Neither AK nor Mastercool Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AK or Mastercool Connect?
AK ships an update every 14 months, and Mastercool Connect every 3 months. Most recently, AK was updated on October 17, 2026 and Mastercool Connect on September 27, 2026.

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