Comparison

Simple VAT vs CoolOps

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

Head to head
About

Simple VAT

Easily calculate Value Added Tax (VAT) by adding or subtracting it with a single tap. This free tool supports VAT rates for multiple countries and remembers your last session for quick access.

Highlights
  • Add or subtract VAT
  • Country-specific VAT rates
  • Saves application state
  • Simple and sleek design
  • 100% free to use
Features
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SimpleVAT is the quickest way to work out VAT. Type an amount, tap Add VAT or Remove VAT, and see the net, gross and VAT figures instantly. REBUILT FOR 2026 SimpleVAT has been completely rebuilt with a clean new design that fits every iPhone and iPad. ADD OR REMOVE VAT • Add VAT to a net price to get the total • Remove VAT from a gross price to get the net amount and the VAT paid • Results update as you type UP-TO-DATE RATES BUILT IN • UK – 20% • France – 20% • Germany – 19% • Italy – 22% • Spain – 21% • India – 18% (GST) • Australia – 10% (GST) • Argentina – 21% CUSTOM RATE Need a different rate? Set your own custom percentage for any country, reduced rate or sales tax. SIMPLE AND SLEEK • Big, clear numbers you can read at a glance • Press and hold a result to copy it • Remembers your amount, rate and mode, so you can pick up where you left off 100% FREE No ads, no sign-up, no subscriptions. Just download it and keep it on your phone for the next time you need to work out VAT.

About

CoolOps

Features
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Built for solo HVAC technicians who do the work AND the paperwork. Invoice the customer before you leave the site, log refrigerant in seconds, and keep your records straight — all from your iPhone, fully offline. INVOICE ON SITE • Quick invoices with service presets and line items. • Auto-pull the refrigerant you just logged into the invoice. • Generate a clean PDF and capture the customer's signature on the spot. REFRIGERANT RECORDS Federal leak-repair rules changed on January 1, 2026: the charge threshold dropped from 50 lbs to 15 lbs for many HFC systems. • Add, recover, and transfer refrigerant with all the fields you need: date, type, quantity, equipment, technician, EPA certification number. • Automatic 12-month rolling leak rate, compared with the threshold you select — 10% comfort cooling, 20% commercial refrigeration, 30% IPR. • Export a print-ready refrigerant service record PDF — share in a tap. • Scan an equipment serial number with the camera — no more squinting at nameplates. • Service history by equipment — look up any unit fast. WORKS WITHOUT SIGNAL • Everything is stored on your device — basements, rooftops, dead zones, no problem. • No account or setup wizard to fight through. WHY TECHS PICK IT • Field-first: big targets, fast entry, made for gloved hands. • One app for refrigerant records + invoicing instead of two or three. • Flat, honest pricing — no per-user enterprise fees. Start with a free trial, then go Pro for full access. CoolOps is a record-keeping aid. It does not determine which federal or state rules apply to your equipment, and it is not legal or compliance advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/coolops-privacy/

Screenshots

Simple VAT4 screens
CoolOps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple VAT at none against CoolOps's 1. CoolOps's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. CoolOps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Simple VAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple VAT ships an update every 14 months, CoolOps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Simple VAT versus CoolOps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple VATCoolOps
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOKD LimitedMOHAMMED ISHAO MOHAMMED

In-app purchases

None

Simple VAT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CoolOps

Subscriptions1
  • Pro14 Days trial$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Simple VAT free?
Simple VAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoolOps free?
CoolOps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple VAT or CoolOps have ads?
Neither Simple VAT nor CoolOps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple VAT or CoolOps?
Simple VAT ships an update every 14 months, and CoolOps weekly. Most recently, Simple VAT was updated on October 8, 2026 and CoolOps on October 3, 2026.

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