Comparison

Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool vs HVAC Tools PT Chart

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

Head to head
About

Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool

Features
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This simple to use App allows you to enter the fault code displayed by your Carrier Air Conditioning unit to assist in diagnosing issues and provide troubleshooting help.

About

HVAC Tools PT Chart

Features
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Gauge is a field toolkit for HVAC and refrigeration technicians: a pressure-temperature chart for 10 refrigerants, superheat and subcooling calculators, troubleshooting checklists and a service call log with PDF reports. PT CHART - R-410A and R-22 free; R-134a, R-407C, R-404A, R-32, R-454B, R-290, R-438A and R-422D with Pro - Look up the saturation temperature for a pressure, or the pressure for a temperature - Scroll the full table from -40°F, with safety notes for the A2L (R-32, R-454B) and A3 (R-290) refrigerants CALCULATORS - Superheat: suction pressure and suction line temperature give the saturation temperature and the superheat - Subcooling: liquid line pressure and liquid line temperature - Temperature split: return and supply air - Ohm's Law: enter any two of volts, amps, ohms and watts - Pro: airflow (required CFM from BTU/h or tons and the temperature split), duct sizing (round and rectangular sizes from CFM and air velocity), capacitor check (measured against rated µF) and voltage drop (copper wire by AWG, one-way length, amps and supply voltage) Superheat, subcooling, temperature split, capacitor and voltage drop results are color-coded against typical ranges, with what to check next. SERVICE CALL LOG - Customer or address, complaint, system type, make and model - Suction and liquid pressure, superheat, subcooling, suction line, liquid line, supply and return air temperatures, compressor amps - Your diagnosis, the work performed, refrigerant type and amount, parts, notes, cost and time on the job - Free: up to 10 service calls. Pro: unlimited calls, search, and a PDF service report with your name and certification that you can share with the customer REFERENCE - Step-by-step checklists: AC not cooling (free), furnace not heating and heat pump not heating (Pro) - Typical ranges for superheat, subcooling, temperature split and compressor amps - Refrigerant facts: GWP, A2L or A3 safety class and phase-down status - System types, a copper wire ampacity table and an EPA 608 overview (certification types and key rules) AI ADVISOR (PRO) Describe a symptom or a set of readings and get a short written answer from an AI model. It sends only the message you type and needs an internet connection. AI answers can be wrong: check them against your own readings and the equipment manufacturer's data. GOOD TO KNOW - Gauge works in US units: °F, psig, CFM, inches, feet, AWG and pounds - The PT chart, calculators, reference and service log work without a connection GAUGE PRO Free: the PT chart for R-410A and R-22, the superheat, subcooling, temperature split and Ohm's Law calculators, up to 10 service calls, the AC checklist and the reference tables. Pro adds the other 8 refrigerants, the airflow, duct sizing, capacitor and voltage drop calculators, unlimited service calls with search and PDF reports, the furnace and heat pump checklists and the AI Advisor. In the US, Gauge Pro is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year (US prices; other countries see their own price in the app). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool3 screens
HVAC Tools PT Chart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool at none against HVAC Tools PT Chart's 3. Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18). On price and ads 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. HVAC Tools PT Chart sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool versus HVAC Tools PT Chart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarrier VRF FaultCode ToolHVAC Tools PT Chart
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperToshiba Carrier Uk LtdKarol Jaworski

In-app purchases

None

Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HVAC Tools PT Chart

Subscriptions3
  • Gauge Pro$4.991 Month
  • Gauge Pro1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Gauge Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool free?
Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HVAC Tools PT Chart free?
HVAC Tools PT Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool or HVAC Tools PT Chart have ads?
Neither Carrier VRF FaultCode Tool nor HVAC Tools PT Chart shows ads.

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