Comparison

BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER vs Copeland Mobile

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

Head to head
About

BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER

This tool quickly determines refrigerant data, including properties, safety groups, GWP, and ODP. It offers intuitive temperature-to-pressure conversion and supports both metric and imperial units. Access detailed information and links to online resources for over 100 refrigerants.

Highlights
  • Refrigerant data lookup
  • Temperature-to-pressure conversion
  • Metric and imperial unit support
  • Over 100 refrigerants
  • Oil type information
  • GWP and ODP data
  • Search filters and favorites
Features
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The BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER enables easy and fast determination of refrigerant data. The app contains all common refrigerants, including key fluid properties, safety group information, global warming potential (GWP), ozone depletion potential (ODP), and information on choice of oil type for the compressor. Furthermore, additional information on refrigerants, links to relevant online documents and other information are displayed (under "More..." in the menu bar). The tool provides an intuitive user interface for easy and accurate temperature-to-pressure conversion, while allowing easy use and switching between different metric (SI) and imperial (IP) units (under "Settings"). // CURRENTLY AVAILABLE REFRIGERANTS // ▸ The app contains data and information on more than 100 natural and synthetic refrigerants, which can also be preselected by filter functions (under "Search"). ▸ For comparison purposes and also for practical use in service and operation of older existing systems, information on previously used refrigerants, which may have been affected by usage restrictions, are also provided. // MAIN FUNCTIONS // ▸ Search filters and favourites: Under the navigation item "Search" or via predetermined "Search filters" or manual entry in the text field the appropriate refrigerant can be found and, if necessary, added to the favourites by tapping the "star symbol". With a simple touch on the selected refrigerant, the slider for the pressure-temperature conversion is displayed. ▸ Ruler: By means of a slider, the values of pressure, dew and boiling (bubble) temperatures (temperature glide resulting from the difference) for the selected refrigerant can be determined. Pressure and temperature values can also be entered manually - either by tapping on the respective field or via the symbol "123". When installing the app overpressure values are preset. With this setting, the atmospheric pressure can be entered either manually on the upper ruler or via the "barometer symbol" to correct the pressure values. A change to absolute pressure values is possible under "Settings", the atmospheric pressure correction is then inactive. Further function: By tapping on the refrigerant name, direct access to "Search" (refrigerant list and search filters) is also possible. ▸ Settings: Under this menu all important parameters for the determination of the atmospheric pressure as well as for temperature and pressure values can be adjusted. Other functions allow for a change to default settings and a repeated display of the “Tutorials” in the ruler view. ▸ Automatic Barometer: The app offers the possibility to determine the current altitude above sea level and/or the actual atmospheric pressure to correct the corresponding dew and bubble temperatures in case of overpressure settings. Depending on the configuration, the analysis for the location in question is optionally carried out automatically via GPS or barometer if the corresponding terminal has the aforementioned sensors. Manually entering the atmospheric pressure or correction is possible as described under “Slider control”. ▸ Temperature / pressure: Temperature and pressure units can be freely selected and combined, if necessary, a mix of SI and IP units is possible as well. For overpressure (or negative pressure) bar (g) or psig / inHg can be selected. In the Setting psig / inHg displays the overpressure values in "psig" and the negative pressure values in "negative inHg" (e.g., -7.5 inHg). ▸ Further information on refrigerants: General and additional information can be found under the information symbol "i" in the header next to the refrigerant name. These include, for example, GWP and ODP values for the refrigerants, safety group, chemical composition or components in mixtures, CAS number, molecular weight, triple and boiling (bubble) points, critical temperature, critical pressure and information on the type of oil for the compressor.

About

Copeland Mobile

Access a vast database of product information for air conditioning and refrigeration systems on your mobile device. Quickly find specifications, diagrams, and diagnostic tools. Includes AI-powered assistance and a "Where To Buy" locator.

Highlights
  • Intelligent HVACR Assistance chatbot
  • Online product information database access
  • Auto-fill model recommendations
  • Where To Buy lookup
  • Serial number validation and scanning
  • Parts, accessories, and BOM listings
  • Electrical wiring diagrams and diagnostics
Features
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Mobile access to over 35 years of Copeland product information. The Copeland Mobile smartphone app provides on-the-go access to Copeland's online product information (OPI) database for Copeland product specifications. This database includes both air conditioning and refrigeration products used in a variety of HVACR applications. Simply start by logging in with your current OPI username or register for a new account through the app. Next, enter at least 3 characters of the model nomenclature to activate an auto fill recommendation listing for model selection. Once a model and application are selected, choose from a variety of options within the home menu screen to search for information pertaining to that specific model. This app’s focus is to bring access of the OPI database directly to the HVACR service industry. The Copeland Mobile app includes: • Scout, Intelligent HVACR Assistance chatbot (powered by Gen AI) • WebApp – instant updates via online product information database • Auto fill model recommendations • "Where To Buy" lookup • Serial number validation • Model / Serial Number scanning • Full parts, accessories and bill of materials listings • Complete air-conditioning and refrigeration compressor model information • Electrical wiring diagrams • Compressor diagnostics • Replacement model cross reference • Metric and imperial units conversion • Links to other mobile apps • “Live Chat” help function • Jobsite commissioning • Copeland technical specialist locator • Warranty Status • Troubleshooting Guide Information on this and other Copeland applications is available at https://www.copeland.com/en-us/tools-resources/mobile-apps/copeland-mobile

Screenshots

BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER4 screens
Copeland Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER at free against Copeland Mobile's free with in-app purchases. BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Copeland Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#201 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Copeland Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 63% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER ships an update every 4 months, Copeland Mobile every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER versus Copeland Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBITZER REFRIGERANT RULERCopeland Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings)4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better63.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K5.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#201 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBITZER SECopeland LP

Customer experience

BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER

All ratings1,123 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative28.9%

Copeland Mobile

All ratings5,177 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative30.4%

User reviews

BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Comprehensive refrigerant list
  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for HVAC students and professionals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Accuracy issues with some refrigerants
  • 🔧 Confusing layout and navigation after recent update
  • 🔋 Crashes or freezes on some devices

Copeland Mobile

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful information
  • 👍 Great tool for troubleshooting
  • 👍 Useful app
  • 👍 Fundamental app
  • 👍 Best app for HVAC

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Black screen on startup
  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 16
  • 🐛 Registration issues
  • 🐛 Broken features

Bugs and requests

BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect pressure-temperature relationships
  • Inconsistent units (PSIA vs PSIG)

Requested features

3 requests
  • Altitude adjustment option
  • Ability to filter or hide unwanted refrigerants
  • Addition of more refrigerant trade names

Copeland Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Black screen on startup
  • App crashes
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 16
  • Registration issues
  • Broken features

Requested features

2 requests
  • Mechanical and electrical diagrams
  • Support for more compressor types

In-app purchases

None

BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER

No in-app purchases

None

Copeland Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER free?
BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Copeland Mobile free?
Copeland Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER or Copeland Mobile?
Copeland Mobile is rated higher. BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Copeland Mobile averages 4.8 from 5.2K ratings.
Do BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER or Copeland Mobile have ads?
Neither BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER nor Copeland Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER or Copeland Mobile?
BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER ships an update every 4 months, and Copeland Mobile every 4 weeks. Most recently, BITZER REFRIGERANT RULER was updated on October 24, 2026 and Copeland Mobile on October 26, 2026.

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