Comparison

Cooper&Hunter Remote vs Ruud

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

Head to head
About

Cooper&Hunter Remote

Control your Cooper&Hunter WiFi-Ready A/C units remotely with this app. Manage power, temperature, modes, and fan speed for individual rooms. Schedule operations and customize sleep cycles for energy savings. Troubleshoot issues with error code scanning and share access with others.

Highlights
  • Remote ON/OFF control
  • Temperature setting
  • Mode selection (COOL, HEAT, AUTO, FAN)
  • Fan speed adjustment
  • Scheduling for daily/weekly automation
  • Sleep Curve customization
  • Error code scanning
  • QR Share Access
Features
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The Cooper&Hunter Remote app enables a wide range of options for controlling Cooper&Hunter WiFi-Ready A/C units. Easily install a C&H WiFi Kit for each so they can be controlled independently using your mobile device. This app will enable you to easily turn your units ON and OFF, set the temperature for each room, alternate between C° and F°, switch modes (COOL, HEAT, AUTO, and FAN), and adjust the fan speed (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, and TURBO). The C&H Remote Schedule allows you to set daily or weekly controls on your unit so it can automatically turn ON and OFF, as well as adjust to set temperatures and modes, according to your customizations. The Sleep Curve feature allows very specific customization in regards to how your unit will operate throughout the night. This provides a great opportunity to save energy as the human body more easily acclimates to various temperatures when it is sleeping. If you experience any malfunctions or issues with your C&H unit, the Check Function will scan for error codes, which will help to pinpoint the problem when troubleshooting and/or maintenance are required. The QR Share Access feature makes it easy for multiple users, such as members of a household or corporate office team members, to control the climate settings. This app is compatible with North/ South American Models.

About

Ruud

This app simplifies HVAC installation, service, and troubleshooting for contractors. It offers Bluetooth® connectivity for system setup, diagnostics, and parameter monitoring, along with access to product manuals, warranty information, and retailer locations.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth® setup and monitoring
  • System diagnostics and alarm history
  • Step-by-step parts replacement
  • Access to manuals and tech sheets
  • Warranty tracking and certificate sharing
  • Retailer and distributor locator
  • Rebate and financing research
Features
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We’ve redesigned Ruud 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 Ruud Contractor app’s Bluetooth® capability – paired with an enabled HVAC system -- makes set-up and troubleshooting simpler than ever. With Ruud 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 Ruud for Contractors app also offers powerful support for all of our air and water 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 Locate - Look up retailers - Look up distributors Research - Find up-to-date rebate information - Research financing options - Offer extended warranty - Confirm AHRI information and certification for HVAC systems

Screenshots

Cooper&Hunter Remote4 screens
Ruud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ruud at 4.6 against Cooper&Hunter Remote's 2.9. Ruud also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 34). Cooper&Hunter Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Ruud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruud has 1.1K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Cooper&Hunter Remote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ruud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cooper&Hunter Remote ships an update every 4 months, Ruud monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cooper&Hunter Remote versus Ruud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCooper&Hunter RemoteRuud
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (34 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings341.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangdong Meizhi Compressor Co., Ltd.Rheem Manufacturing Company

Customer experience

Cooper&Hunter Remote

All ratings31 ratings
Positive45.2%
Neutral12.9%
Negative41.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral23.5%
Negative44.1%

Ruud

All ratings1,102 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Cooper&Hunter Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Ruud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cooper&Hunter Remote free?
Cooper&Hunter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruud free?
Ruud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cooper&Hunter Remote or Ruud?
Ruud is rated higher. Cooper&Hunter Remote averages 2.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Ruud averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Cooper&Hunter Remote or Ruud have ads?
Neither Cooper&Hunter Remote nor Ruud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cooper&Hunter Remote or Ruud?
Cooper&Hunter Remote ships an update every 4 months, and Ruud monthly. Most recently, Cooper&Hunter Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ruud on November 8, 2026.

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