SILCA vs Alpha HVAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SILCA
This app showcases a legacy of innovation in cycling accessories, tracing its roots back to 1917. It highlights pioneering advancements like integrated pump gauges and valve-controlled CO2 inflators, alongside modern uses of 3D printing in titanium.
- Pump gauge innovation
- High-pressure frame pumps
- Valve-controlled CO2 inflators
- 3D printing in titanium
- Legacy of cycling innovation
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They were founded in 1917 by Felice Sacci just outside of Milan, Italy. SILCA has been an innovator in many aspects starting by being the first company to put gauges on pumps, the first to create a high-pressure frame pump, and more recently the first to have a valve-controlled CO2 inflator. One of the newest advances from SILCA is the use of 3D Printing in Titanium.
Alpha HVAC
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UK's leading HVAC wholesaler with over 40 years of experience. Huge stock ready for same-day dispatch. Order online 24/7.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alpha HVAC at every 11 days against SILCA's every 2 months. SILCA's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SILCA ships an update every 2 months, Alpha HVAC every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SILCA | Alpha HVAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aeromind LLC | Alpha Wholesale HVAC LTD |
In-app purchases
SILCA
No in-app purchases
Alpha HVAC
No in-app purchases
