Comparison

Installer App vs Bluon HVAC

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

Head to head
About

Installer App

This app provides HVAC professionals with a digital toolbox for everyday tasks. It offers product information, installation guides, and advanced features to streamline work, including project management and hydronic balancing tools.

Highlights
  • Radiator Presetting
  • Product Finder
  • My Projects (Cloud-based)
  • Hydronic Balancing
  • Flow/Pressure Calculator
  • Floor Heating Tools
  • Burner Converter
  • Magnetic Tool
Features
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The Danfoss Installer app is an all-in-one digital toolbox that helps plumbers, heating and HVAC professionals, service technicians, engineers, and installers with your everyday tasks. For projects big and small, our comprehensive toolbox equips you with the latest product information, installation guides and advanced features to streamline your work, making your daily tasks easier. Simplify project management with customizable databases to track your work and pick up where you left off, anytime you need. The Danfoss Installer app offers a collection of useful tools and features: Radiator Presetting Set proper values based on valve, sensor, and radiator type, or alternatively by room size and heat loss. Get the heat emission, flow, and presetting right every time. Product Finder Search and access comprehensive product information, documentation, and details. Download Danfoss product documentation directly in the app. My Projects Make project management easier by creating a list of your clients and jobs, saving contact and building information, calculating system properties, and presetting for radiator and underfloor heating. Cloud-based, My Projects allows you to save everything in one spot for easy overview and fast access across all your devices. Hydronic Balancing Determine accurate system heat output with precise flow calculations. Tailor settings to valve type, handle position, and measured pressure. Flow/Pressure calculator Calculate, convert, or verify pressure, flow, power, and temperature (values or units). Floor heating Specify circuit lengths and calculate presetting for your floor heating manifolds. Select floor heating pipe type and dimensions, define heat loss, and divide rooms into circuits. Burner Converter Modify burner components and find spare parts in a matter of seconds, while keeping an overview of product updates and alternatives. Magnetic Tool Test solenoid valve coils quickly and easily. If the wheel rotates, your valve is good to go. Timer Replacement Select the appropriate timer replacement for a Danfoss or third-party unit. Installation guides are available as well. Feedback Your input matters, and we're committed to continuously improving Installer App to meet your needs. If you encounter a bug or have a feature suggestion, please use the in-app feedback function available in Settings. Alternatively, you can reach us via email at coolapp@danfoss.com. Danfoss Climate Solutions At Danfoss Climate Solutions, we engineer energy-efficient solutions to help the world get more out of less. Our innovative products and solutions enable a decarbonized, digital, and more sustainable tomorrow, and our technology supports a cost-efficient transition to renewable energy sources. With a strong foundation in quality, people, and the climate, we drive the energy, refrigerant, and food system transitions needed to achieve climate goals. Read more about us at www.danfoss.com. Terms and Conditions apply for use of the app.

About

Bluon HVAC

Access a vast database of HVAC models, manuals, and part lists to speed up your work. Utilize an AI-powered troubleshooting tool or connect with experienced technicians for real-time support.

Highlights
  • 500,000+ HVAC unit database
  • Manuals and part lists
  • AI troubleshooting tool (MasterMechanic)
  • Live support from veteran techs
  • HVAC industry upgrade tools
Features
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Bluon provides the technical information and support to tackle any job in HVAC-R and plumbing. Scan or search for any unit to find the documentation on over 35,000,000+ HVAC models across virtual every brand. Instantly access the key model specs, age/warranty, manuals, original parts, part specs, and replacement options. See which suppliers carry which part - you can even text/email them or order directly through their website. Get detailed troubleshooting guidance from MasterMechanic, our custom A.l. built with the database and with the problem/solution knowledge of over 135,000 live support calls, or call our Live Tech Support line to connect to our team of 25+ year veteran technicians. Bluon has your back. App Features Include: - Database of 35,000,000+ HVAC units (manuals, specs and part lists) - Master Mechanic: leading A.I. tool for techs - Live Support line: talk to REAL veteran techs to solve problems in the field!

Screenshots

Installer App4 screens
Bluon HVAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bluon HVAC at 4.8 against Installer App's 3.0. Bluon HVAC also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 7). Installer App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

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

Bluon HVAC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluon HVAC has 4.5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Installer App's written reviews are positive against 55% of Bluon HVAC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Installer App ships an update every 5 weeks, Bluon HVAC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Installer App versus Bluon HVAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstaller AppBluon HVAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (7 ratings)4.8 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews54.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanfoss A/SBluon, Inc.

Customer experience

Installer App

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

Bluon HVAC

All ratings4,451 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative39.0%

Bugs and requests

Installer App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bluon HVAC

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login/password reset issues
  • Frequent crashes or loading problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Individual technician subscription option
  • More comprehensive coverage of HVAC equipment models
  • Ability to access full manuals without restrictions

In-app purchases

None

Installer App

No in-app purchases

None

Bluon HVAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Installer App free?
Installer App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluon HVAC free?
Bluon HVAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Installer App or Bluon HVAC?
Bluon HVAC is rated higher. Installer App averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Bluon HVAC averages 4.8 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Installer App or Bluon HVAC have ads?
Bluon HVAC shows ads; Installer App does not.
Which is updated more often, Installer App or Bluon HVAC?
Installer App ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bluon HVAC monthly. Most recently, Installer App was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bluon HVAC on October 13, 2026.

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