CE HVAC Pro+ vs RIDGID Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CE HVAC Pro+
This app provides HVAC technicians with instant access to product information, including warranty status, inventory, and technical specifications. It offers real-time support, order tracking, and helpful calculators to streamline job management and business growth.
- Real-time product availability & pricing
- Order status and notifications
- Video/Text technical support
- Warranty entitlement verification
- Inventory management tool
- Access to technical documents
- HVAC calculators
Read full descriptionHide full description
CE HVAC PRO is 100% free for HVAC technicians and always will be. Easily check warranty entitlement, available inventory, order status, manuals, and tech specs for all the HVAC models we carry. Our mission is to deliver the quality HVAC products you need, when you need them, provide expert technical support and make it easy to grow your business. We want to be your HVAC Supplier of Choice every time. CE is the leading HVAC supplier. Making the life of the HVAC professionals easier by saving you time and money through the technologies we offer App Features Include: Real-time product availability & pricing Order status and notifications Video/Text technical support from one of our HVAC expert technical agents Quickly verify warranty entitlements FREE inventory management tool EasyStock included Access a variety of documents such as spec sheets, wiring diagrams, installation guides, and more. PT calculator, Superheat calculator, and Duct calculators Fast and easy AHRI matchups
RIDGID Link
This mobile platform connects with compatible tools to provide real-time data and insights. Even without connected tools, users can access manuals, instructional videos, and service center locations for all products.
- Connects with Bluetooth-enabled tools
- Real-time data and insights
- Access tool manuals
- Watch instructional videos
- Locate service centers
Read full descriptionHide full description
Introducing the new RIDGID® Link, the mobile platform that connects with RIDGID® tools equipped with Bluetooth® technology. The connected tool lineup keeps growing, giving you access to real-time data and insights right from your phone or tablet. Don’t have a smart tool yet? No problem—you can still use the app to access manuals, instructional videos, and locate the nearest service centers for all RIDGID® products. Sign up today to start working faster—and smarter.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: RIDGID Link at free against CE HVAC Pro+'s free with in-app purchases. CE HVAC Pro+'s advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 52%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 305). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CE HVAC Pro+ against 4.6 for RIDGID Link. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CE HVAC Pro+ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 305, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of CE HVAC Pro+'s written reviews are positive against 52% of RIDGID Link's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CE HVAC Pro+ | RIDGID Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better | 4.6 (305 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews — better | 52.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 305 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Watsco, Inc. | RIDGID Software Solutions |
Customer experience
CE HVAC Pro+
RIDGID Link
User reviews
CE HVAC Pro+
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great customer service
- 🚀 Time-saving tool
- 📚 Helpful technical information
- 🔍 Useful inventory and pricing lookup
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🔍 Incomplete product information
- 💰 Pricing issues and lack of transparency
RIDGID Link
From 305 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Efficient and quick tool usage
- 👍 Makes jobs faster
- 👍 Saves significant time
- 👍 Great tool for plumbers
- 👍 Innovative technology
Room to improve
- 🐛 App freezes before loading/logging in
- 🐛 Cannot find registered items
- 🐛 App does not track tools
- 🐛 Does not show last location
- 🐛 Press count not updated
Bugs and requests
CE HVAC Pro+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect verification codes
- Pricing and availability not showing up
- Scan feature not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Seamless account linking and login process
- Enhanced warranty information and status tracking
- Optimized app design for larger screens
RIDGID Link
Reported bugs
11 issues- App freezes before loading/logging in
- Cannot find registered items, especially online purchases
- App does not track tools
- App does not show the last location of tools
- App does not update the press count
Show 6 moreShow fewer
- Bluetooth tracking does not work
- Cannot select language or country during account creation
- Account creation fails with an error
- Login issues, with repeated error messages
- App does not register or track power tools
- Registered tools from online account are not displayed in the app
Requested features
3 requests- Improve app updates and functionality
- App should be able to register and track all Rigid tools, including power tools
- Fix the app to track tools, show last location, and update press count
In-app purchases
CE HVAC Pro+
No in-app purchases
RIDGID Link
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CE HVAC Pro+ free?
Is RIDGID Link free?
Which has better reviews, CE HVAC Pro+ or RIDGID Link?
Do CE HVAC Pro+ or RIDGID Link have ads?
Which is updated more often, CE HVAC Pro+ or RIDGID Link?
Other comparisons
