Comparison

Baker HVAC Pro+ vs SH

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

Head to head
About

Baker HVAC Pro+

This app provides HVAC/R professionals with on-the-go access to product information and essential tools. It features real-time order tracking, a duct calculator, warranty verification, and branch location details. Users can also search for parts, view technical documents, and receive special offer notifications.

Highlights
  • Real-time order status
  • Duct calculator
  • Product availability and pricing
  • Warranty registration verification
  • Parts and model search
  • Technical document access
  • Branch locator and directions
Features
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BAKER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY strives to make life as an HVAC/R Professional easier, saving you time and hassle through innovation. Our mobile app HVAC/R PRO provides access to product information and easy-to-use tools while on the go. * Now view real-time order status for all your orders (ORDER STATUS) * Duct calculator to help determine duct size, material and specifications for new installations and retrofits (CALCULATORS) * Sign in to link your online account to view prices, add to cart and check orders (SIGN IN) * See real-time availability for your preferred branch and other nearby Baker Distributing Company branches (PRODUCTS) * Search by system needs to find AHRI matched systems with real-time inventory and system pricing (AHRI) * Verify Limited Warranty Registrations while in the field (WARRANTY) * Search for an HVAC equipment model, view the parts list and superseded parts, check availability at Baker Distributing Company locations (PARTS LIST) * View Spec Sheets, Wiring Diagrams, Installation Guides, Consumer Literature, etc. for Baker Distributing Company Products (DOCUMENTS) * See nearby Baker Distributing Company locations, their Hours of Operation, get Directions, call the store (BRANCHES) * Receive Push Notifications of Special Offers & Promotions at Baker Distributing Company * Scan QR Code & UPC Bar Codes for fast product look ups * See Turn by Turn Driving Directions, through your favorite mapping app, to Baker Distributing Company locations * Light up attics, closets and basements while you work (FLASHLIGHT) * Also, the app now remembers your last 10 searches Our mission is to deliver the quality HVAC/R products you need, when you need them, and provide expert technical support. Our goal is to be your HVAC/R Supplier of Choice. We know you have a choice when buying all your HVAC/R related items. Thank you for trusting Baker Distributing Company. We are proud to have the opportunity to serve you.

About

SH

Monitor pressure and temperature wirelessly with this tool. It allows programming of favorite refrigerants, firmware updates, and system monitoring on a single screen. Ideal for HVAC professionals.

Highlights
  • Wireless pressure and temperature measurement
  • Saturation temperature, superheat, and subcool calculation
  • Program up to 5 favorite refrigerants
  • Firmware updates
  • Single-screen system monitoring
Features
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Wireless pressure temperature gauge from JB Industries. Allows measurement of pressure, temperature, saturation temperature, superheat, and subcool. The app allows the user to program up to 5 favorite refrigerants into the device and update the firmware. The app allows system monitoring all from one screen.

Screenshots

Baker HVAC Pro+4 screens
SH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Baker HVAC Pro+ at 604 against SH's 4. Baker HVAC Pro+ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). SH's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Baker HVAC Pro+ against 5.0 for SH. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baker HVAC Pro+ has 604 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Baker HVAC Pro+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of SH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baker HVAC Pro+ ships an update monthly, SH every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Baker HVAC Pro+ versus SH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaker HVAC Pro+SH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (604 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings604 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWatsco, Inc.JB Industries, Inc.

Customer experience

Baker HVAC Pro+

All ratings604 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

SH

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Baker HVAC Pro+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App not working anymore
  • Error messages

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add R448A to P/T calc
  • Tie account to app for pricing

SH

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Baker HVAC Pro+

No in-app purchases

None

SH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Baker HVAC Pro+ free?
Baker HVAC Pro+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SH free?
SH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Baker HVAC Pro+ or SH?
SH is rated higher. Baker HVAC Pro+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 604 ratings, while SH averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Baker HVAC Pro+ or SH have ads?
Neither Baker HVAC Pro+ nor SH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baker HVAC Pro+ or SH?
Baker HVAC Pro+ ships an update monthly, and SH every 4 months. Most recently, Baker HVAC Pro+ was updated on October 19, 2026 and SH on September 28, 2026.

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