Comparison

Ref Tools vs HVAC Refrigerant PT

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

Head to head
About

Ref Tools

This app provides HVACR technicians with essential tools and information for field service. It includes refrigerant calculators, troubleshooting guides, product finders, and access to spare parts. Listen to educational podcasts to enhance your knowledge on the go.

Highlights
  • Refrigerant Slider for P/T calculations
  • Solenoid valve coil testing tool
  • Refrigeration system troubleshooting guide
  • Product data finder
  • Spare parts ordering
  • Low-GWP refrigerant comparison
  • TXV Superheat optimization
  • Educational podcasts
Features
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Get the guidance, support, information, and tools you need—on the job and in the field. Ref Tools is a free, powerful app that contains essential tools every HVACR technician needs in their digital toolbelt. Ref Tools offers a collection of useful air conditioning and refrigeration tools: Refrigerant Slider As a featured part of Ref Tools, you get all the features and functionality that made Refrigerant Slider a hit with millions of installers around the world. Quickly calculate pressure/temperature ratios and find essential information on over 80 refrigerants. Magnetic Tool Test and troubleshoot solenoid valve coils quickly and easily. Troubleshooter Get help diagnosing issues in refrigeration systems, so you can quickly identify symptoms and find recommended solutions. Product Finder Find extensive product-related data in one place. Search by product code number or product category to access and share product specifications, documentation, visuals, and more. Spare Parts Access and order an extensive list of Danfoss spare parts and service kits for air conditioning and refrigeration applications. Low-GWP Tool Find and compare climate-friendly refrigerants for retrofitting by checking compatibility with the TXV. TXV Superheat Tuner Optimize superheat in less than 15 minutes. Using advanced algorithms, TXV Superheat Tuner provides valve-specific adjustment recommendations. Podcasts The workday can be full and the road long, so Ref Tools also provides you with some educational entertainment. You can listen to podcasts, including the popular Chilling with Jens podcast, directly in the app. So, take a break and chill out a bit while learning something new about refrigeration. More about Refrigerant Slider Refrigerant Slider, now a part of Ref Tools, helps you quickly calculate the pressure-to-temperature ratio for more than 80 refrigerants, including natural refrigerants such as ammonia and transcritical CO2. Refrigerant Slider also provides you with information about each refrigerant, including Global Warming Potential (GWP) and Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP). You can switch between the IPCC AR4 and AR5 values, where AR4 values are used in relation to the European F-Gas regulations. Refrigerant Slider’s P/T calculations use extended curve–fitting models based on Refprop 10 results. You can also see both dew and bubble point for refrigerants with glide. Streamline your workflow Ref Tools goes beyond just providing quick access to helpful tools; it helps you save time by allowing you to track your most visited service sites and save unique settings for each one. Simplify each service call with ease. Feedback Your input matters – we would love to hear it from you. We're committed to continuously improving Ref Tools 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

HVAC Refrigerant PT

This utility app provides HVAC professionals with essential refrigerant pressure and temperature charts, along with detailed physical properties for numerous refrigerants. It offers customizable units for temperature and pressure, making it a comprehensive tool for air conditioning system diagnostics and maintenance.

Highlights
  • Refrigerant pressure/temperature (PT) charts
  • Bubble and Dew Point data
  • Customizable temperature units (C/F)
  • Selectable pressure units (psig, kPa, psia, etc.)
  • Detailed refrigerant physical properties
  • Color code information
Features
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HVAC Refrigerant PT™ is the pressure–temperature reference built for working HVAC/R technicians and engineers. PT charts, superheat and subcooling calculations, and refrigerant data for 55 refrigerants — fast, accurate, and fully offline. No account, no ads, no internet required at the job site. PRESSURE–TEMPERATURE CHARTS Scroll or jump to any temperature and read saturation pressure instantly. Zeotropic blends show bubble (liquid) and dew (vapor) pressures side by side on the same line, so you charge and troubleshoot with the correct value — not an average. Temperature glide is right where you need it. SUPERHEAT & SUBCOOLING CALCULATOR Enter your gauge pressure and line temperature to get measured superheat or subcooling in seconds. For fixed-orifice systems, enter indoor wet-bulb and outdoor dry-bulb to get target superheat and a clear charge verdict. TXV/EEV systems check subcooling against the manufacturer's target. A reverse saturation lookup converts any pressure to its bubble and dew temperatures. REFRIGERANT DATA Every refrigerant includes classification, safety rating, cylinder color code, critical temperature and pressure, liquid and vapor density, specific heat, heat of vaporization, ozone depletion potential, GWP, common applications, and recommended lubricant. YOUR UNITS, YOUR STANDARDS Fahrenheit or Celsius. Seven pressure units: psig, psia, kPa, inHg, atm, bara, barg — matched to your gauges and local code. 55 REFRIGERANTS R-11, R-12, R-13, R-22, R-23, R-32, R-123, R-124, R-134a, R-290, R-401A, R-401B, R-402A, R-402B, R-403B, R-404A, R-407A, R-407C, R-407F, R-408A, R-409A, R-410A, R-414B, R-416A, R-417A, R-417C, R-422A, R-422B, R-422C, R-422D, R-427A, R-430A, R-431A, R-436A, R-438A, R-448A, R-449A, R-452A, R-452B, R-454B, R-454C, R-455A, R-500, R-502, R-503, R-507, R-508B, R-513A, R-514A, R-600a, R-717, R-744, R-1233zd, R-1234yf, R-1234ze From legacy CFCs and HCFCs for service work to today's low-GWP A2L refrigerants (R-32, R-454B, R-1234yf) and naturals (R-290 propane, R-717 ammonia, R-744 CO₂) — the refrigerants on your truck are in here. BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Instant refrigerant search • Works completely offline • Clean dark interface, readable in a mechanical room or in full sun • iPhone and iPad • PT data verified against published reference sources Questions, suggestions, or corrections? Email us at: techsupport@cyberprodigy.com — we read and answer every message, and technician feedback drives our updates.

Screenshots

Ref Tools4 screens
HVAC Refrigerant PT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ref Tools at Free against HVAC Refrigerant PT's $6.99. Ref Tools also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months). HVAC Refrigerant PT's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (83% vs 58%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Ref Tools is free to download; HVAC Refrigerant PT costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HVAC Refrigerant PT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 64 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Ref Tools's written reviews are positive against 83% of HVAC Refrigerant PT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ref Tools ships an update every 5 weeks, HVAC Refrigerant PT every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ref Tools versus HVAC Refrigerant PT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRef ToolsHVAC Refrigerant PT
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating3.9 (52 ratings)4.8 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5264 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanfoss A/SCyberprodigy LLC

Customer experience

Ref Tools

All ratings52 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative34.8%

HVAC Refrigerant PT

All ratings64 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Ref Tools

No in-app purchases

None

HVAC Refrigerant PT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ref Tools free?
Ref Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HVAC Refrigerant PT free?
HVAC Refrigerant PT costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ref Tools or HVAC Refrigerant PT?
HVAC Refrigerant PT is rated higher. Ref Tools averages 3.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while HVAC Refrigerant PT averages 4.8 from 64 ratings.
Do Ref Tools or HVAC Refrigerant PT have ads?
Neither Ref Tools nor HVAC Refrigerant PT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ref Tools or HVAC Refrigerant PT?
Ref Tools ships an update every 5 weeks, and HVAC Refrigerant PT every 13 months. Most recently, Ref Tools was updated on September 26, 2026 and HVAC Refrigerant PT on September 8, 2026.

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