Refrigerant Calculator vs P
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refrigerant Calculator
This app helps refrigeration technicians, engineers, and students analyze refrigeration cycles and convert pressure/temperature data. It offers offline fluid libraries, cycle analysis with thermodynamic properties, and floating setpoint estimates for energy savings. Calculations can be performed offline without an account.
- Pressure/temperature conversion
- Offline fluid library (163 fluids)
- Refrigeration cycle analysis
- Floating setpoint estimates
- Calculation history
- Offline functionality
- Multi-language support
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Refrigerant Calculator brings saturation pressure/temperature conversion, refrigeration cycle analysis and floating setpoint estimates together in one app for refrigeration technicians, engineers and students. PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE • Convert pressure to saturation temperature or temperature to pressure. • Search an offline library of 163 fluids and mixtures by name, code or formula. • Choose gauge or absolute pressure and work with bar, psi, kPa, MPa, °C, °F and K. • Select dew or bubble point for mixtures and consult available fluid properties and operating ranges. REFRIGERATION CYCLES • Analyze single-stage and two-stage cycles with real-fluid thermodynamic properties from CoolProp. • Review cooling capacity, compressor power, COP, mass flow and thermodynamic states. • Use pressure-ratio-based efficiency estimates within their supported ranges, or enter an isentropic efficiency. • Find the intermediate condition that minimizes total compressor power in the two-stage model. Compare a manual setting with the model optimum in kW and percent. • Export a PDF calculation report with inputs, results, equations, assumptions and references. OTIMIZ IUS Explore intelligent floating setpoint scenarios and estimated energy and cost savings. In this version, this module is limited to R717 (ammonia) and available Brazilian locations. Results depend on the entered operating conditions and assumptions. Worldwide support for Otimiz ius is coming soon. EVERYDAY USE • Keep calculation history and favorite conversions or cycles on your device. • Switch between light and dark themes. • Use the interface in Portuguese, English or Spanish. • Perform calculations offline without creating an account. The results support technical analysis and do not replace equipment manufacturer data, applicable standards or professional assessment. Cycle results describe the selected model and assumptions; they are not measured equipment performance.
P
This tool simplifies HVAC/R technician tasks by calculating pressure/temperature relationships, superheat, and subcool. It automatically adjusts for altitude and offers English/Metric units. Easily access favorite refrigerants and supplementary information.
- Pressure/Temperature calculation
- Superheat/Subcool calculation
- Automatic altitude correction
- English/Metric units
- Favorite refrigerants list
- Refrigerant blend data
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This comprehensive Pressure/Temperature calculation tool from National Refrigerants provides several unique features designed to make the HVAC/R technician’s job easier. This app can calculate a simple pressure/temperature relationship or calculate superheat/subcool temperatures. The user can input pressure or temperature(s) on any screen and the other values are automatically calculated and displayed. For refrigerant blends, both saturated vapor and saturated liquid values are displayed. Within the superheat/subcool screen, a graphic display for blends will show the entering, mid-point, and outlet temperature as well as line temperature. Other features include: - Automatic altitude correction (if location services are enabled) - English/Metric units - Easily choose from “favorites” refrigerants list - Supplementary information about refrigerants and links to NRI website - Link to NRI Lubricant Cross Reference app - Link to NRI Branch Locator tool
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: P at 100% against Refrigerant Calculator's 50%. P also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (52 vs 3). Refrigerant Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
P holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: P has 52 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Refrigerant Calculator's written reviews are positive against 100% of P's.
Refrigerant Calculator ships an update every 4 months, P every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Refrigerant Calculator | P |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 52 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Caio Pinheiro | National Refrigerants Inc. |
Customer experience
Refrigerant Calculator
P
In-app purchases
Refrigerant Calculator
No in-app purchases
P
No in-app purchases





