Comparison

A/C Pro vs BimmerRefs

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

Head to head
About

A/C Pro

This app guides you through recharging your vehicle's air conditioning system with step-by-step instructions tailored to your specific car. It offers video tutorials, helps locate the low side pressure port, and provides essential vehicle specifications for a successful DIY recharge.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step vehicle-specific instructions
  • Bluetooth connectivity with Smartcharge™ gauge
  • Instructional videos
  • Low side port finder
  • A/C spec database
  • Troubleshooting guide
Features
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When the time comes to recharge your vehicle’s A/C, the A/C Pro® phone app is here to help you. Step by step instructions, specifically tailored to your vehicle, guide you through the process. From locating the low side pressure port to letting you know when the recharge is complete, the instructions are seamless and easy to follow. If you are using an A/C Pro® product with Smartcharge TM technology, the app will connect to the gauge via Bluetooth. The app then provides guided, adaptive, vehicle-specific instructions helping to eliminate guesswork. An integrated troubleshooting guide get back on track should the need arise. Don’t feel like reading instructions? Alternatively, the app also provides handy instructional videos that are also specific to your vehicle’s year, make and model to help guide you through the recharge process. Perhaps you just need help in locating the low side port. The app includes access to the low side port finder – a robust image database showing where low side ports reside for most vehicles. The App also provides access to the A/C spec database, which provides refrigerant and oil specifications and capacities by vehicle. And if you still need additional help using an A/C Pro® product, the app will connect you directly with our support team. Thank you for choosing A/C Pro for all of your Auto A/C needs.

About

BimmerRefs

Access comprehensive BMW parts catalogs and diagrams. Find part numbers, check compatibility, and view assembly details for BMW, Mini, Rolls Royce, and Zinoro vehicles. Save favorite cars and explore wheel specs and genuine colors.

Highlights
  • BMW parts catalog
  • Part number lookup
  • Compatibility checker
  • Assembly diagrams
  • VIN code search
  • Favorite cars list
  • Wheel specifications
  • Genuine color catalog
Features
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The first and only app in the store compiling data from every single part of BMW and associated brands (Mini, Rolls Royce, Zinoro...). - Find the part number your car needs. - Check the compatibility of a part and see which other cars are using it. - Understand how parts are assembled by looking up the diagrams. - Input car VIN code or part number for a direct access to parts. - Save your favorite cars into a list. - Check up all the BMW Styling wheels and consult its specs. - Consult a large list of genuine colours.

Screenshots

A/C Pro4 screens
BimmerRefs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: A/C Pro at Free against BimmerRefs's $3.99. A/C Pro also leads on ratings volume (293 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). BimmerRefs's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 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

A/C Pro is free to download; BimmerRefs costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BimmerRefs holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A/C Pro has 293 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of A/C Pro's written reviews are positive against 57% of BimmerRefs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A/C Pro ships an update every 4 months, BimmerRefs every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
A/C Pro versus BimmerRefs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA/C ProBimmerRefs
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating2.1 (293 ratings)3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.1% of reviews56.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings293 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnergizerManuel Rodriguez

Customer experience

A/C Pro

All ratings293 ratings
Positive27.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative70.7%

BimmerRefs

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative32.6%

Bugs and requests

A/C Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to enter UPC code
  • Vehicle information not loading properly
  • Bluetooth connection issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to bypass app and use analog gauge
  • More comprehensive vehicle database
  • Closed captions for instructional videos

BimmerRefs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

A/C Pro

No in-app purchases

None

BimmerRefs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A/C Pro free?
A/C Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BimmerRefs free?
BimmerRefs costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A/C Pro or BimmerRefs?
BimmerRefs is rated higher. A/C Pro averages 2.1 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while BimmerRefs averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do A/C Pro or BimmerRefs have ads?
Neither A/C Pro nor BimmerRefs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A/C Pro or BimmerRefs?
A/C Pro ships an update every 4 months, and BimmerRefs every 2 weeks. Most recently, A/C Pro was updated on October 8, 2026 and BimmerRefs on October 12, 2026.

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