Comparison

Wave Tool Advance vs Rackviz

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

Head to head
About

Wave Tool Advance

This app retrieves and displays data from NFC tags on specific air conditioning units. It allows users to command test operations, view system information, record maintenance history, and generate reports with multimedia attachments.

Highlights
  • NFC data retrieval
  • Test operation commanding
  • System information display
  • Maintenance history recording
  • Report generation with media
  • Data auto-saving and replaying
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■Overview■ This application assists service of installation/maintenance for air conditioning equipment of TOSHIBA SMMS-u series or later and Carrier XCT Top Discharge series equipped NFC tag by getting and displaying data via NFC tag. ■Features■ - Commanding a test operation and displaying the results - Displaying system information (e.g. unit configuration and cooling capacities, etc.) - Displaying operation time of compressor(s) - Displaying check/notice code history - Recording/Displaying maintenance history of refrigerant and replacement parts - Displaying sensor/actuator data in a refrigerant cycle - Creating reports with photo/movie/sound data - Auto saving/Replaying data displayed in the above functions - Mailing all data about a site - Switching view setting of language and unit, etc. ■Objective Products List■ Confirm the list of outdoor model names compatible to Wave Tool Advance from Developer Website. This application does not support TOSHIBA SMMS-e series and Carrier XPOWER series. ■Requirements■ - iPhone 7 or later, with NFC - iOS14.3 or later - Free of charge. However, you will be responsible for any communication costs incurred in sending e-mails and etc. - For detailed information on how to use Wave Tool Advance, please refer to the user guide on our website.

About

Rackviz

Features
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This application, Rackviz, is a dimension-checking tool for IT equipment such as network devices and servers when installing them in a rack. Its main features are as follows: Checker Function (Main Tab) Input of the rack’s usable depth and rail positions Input of each device’s depth and front/back protrusion Safety margin settings Dimension calculation and interference checking Visual display of results Saving and sharing of calculation results Device Library Function Save dimension information for frequently used devices Search by manufacturer name and model number Apply saved device data directly to the checker Result History Function Save and review past calculation results Detailed display for each saved result Delete unwanted history entries Other Features Japanese/English language toggle Dark mode support Export calculation results as images By allowing data center and server-room personnel to verify dimensional compatibility before actual installation, this app helps prevent on-site issues and ensures a smoother workflow.

Screenshots

Wave Tool Advance4 screens
Rackviz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wave Tool Advance at Free against Rackviz's $3.99. Rackviz's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Wave Tool Advance is free to download; Rackviz costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wave Tool Advance ships an update every 4 months, Rackviz every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Wave Tool Advance versus Rackviz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWave Tool AdvanceRackviz
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarrier Japan CorporationMASAHIRO HIRAIWA

In-app purchases

None

Wave Tool Advance

No in-app purchases

None

Rackviz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wave Tool Advance free?
Wave Tool Advance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rackviz free?
Rackviz costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wave Tool Advance or Rackviz have ads?
Neither Wave Tool Advance nor Rackviz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wave Tool Advance or Rackviz?
Wave Tool Advance ships an update every 4 months, and Rackviz every 4 weeks. Most recently, Wave Tool Advance was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rackviz on November 8, 2026.

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