Comparison

KoolCode vs REFCO TAP

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

Head to head
About

KoolCode

This utility app provides quick, offline access to alarm and parameter codes for refrigeration controllers. It helps service technicians and engineers easily look up information without needing manuals or laptops.

Highlights
  • On-the-spot ADAP-KOOL controller information
  • Alarm status and parameter descriptions
  • Offline code lookup tool
  • Quick code translation
  • Hierarchical controller selection
Features
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Save time and increase productivity with the Danfoss KoolCode app for ”on the spot” ADAP-KOOL® controller information Danfoss A/S presents KoolCode app that fast and easy provides service technicians, refrigeration engineers, in-store technicians, and others with on-the-spot access to alarm status and parameter descriptions for a range of Danfoss refrigeration controllers with a three digit display. Download this app to get a simple off-line tool to easily look up alarm, error, status, and parameter codes without bringing along the printed manual or laptop. Features: The KoolCode app offers three alternative ways to look up display codes: -Quick code translation without knowing exactly the controller type you are facing -Hierarchical controller selection among Danfoss refrigeration controllers

About

REFCO TAP

Features
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The REFCO TAP wireless digital pressure and temperature gauge is an user friendly instrument to measure temperature and pressure form the low and high sides of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The TAP product consists of: - A wireless temperature clamp with display to monitor sensible temperature. - A pressure gauge with display to monitor current pressure and temperatures. - Up to 6 paired devices can be connected to a smartphone or tablet to observe and calculate measurements by using the REFCO App. Features: - Quick and easy connection to pressure source and temperature measuring point. - The wireless K-type temperature clamp, equipped with digital display, is applicable for pipe diameters 6 mm to 41 mm (1/4" to 1-5/8"). - Measurements and calculation of superheat or subcooling can be shown on pressure gauge display and / or on your mobile device. - Up to 6 TAP devices can be monitored on your mobile device. - Create report and send by e-mail to your office. - Uses common AAA batteries. - TAP is available in a suitable case either as single or double set.

Screenshots

KoolCode1 screens
REFCO TAP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: REFCO TAP at every 4 months against KoolCode's every 8 months. REFCO TAP also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KoolCode ships an update every 8 months, REFCO TAP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KoolCode versus REFCO TAP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKoolCodeREFCO TAP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.18.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanfoss A/SRefco Manufacturing Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

KoolCode

No in-app purchases

None

REFCO TAP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KoolCode free?
KoolCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is REFCO TAP free?
REFCO TAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KoolCode or REFCO TAP have ads?
Neither KoolCode nor REFCO TAP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KoolCode or REFCO TAP?
KoolCode ships an update every 8 months, and REFCO TAP every 4 months. Most recently, KoolCode was updated on September 14, 2026 and REFCO TAP on September 17, 2026.

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