Comparison

SAMON GLACIÄR vs RED control

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

Head to head

About

SAMON GLACIÄR

Features

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The SAMON GLACIÄR app allows users to connect to compatible GLACIÄR series gas detectors via Bluetooth. Once connected, a simple and intuitive interface enables: • Configuration of the gas detector, including setting alarms levels, alarm behaviour, configuration of digital and analogue outputs • Maintenance and service, including test mode for all functions • Calibration, including the generation of calibration test reports

About

RED control

Features

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RED control is an application designed for refrigeration technicians, allowing for remote monitoring of food service and scientific refrigeration units. The strenghts of the app are - smart view of the installed plants and their status - push notification when alarms occur - simplified unit registration via QR code

Screenshots

SAMON GLACIÄR4 screens

RED control4 screens

Verdict

The call

SAMON GLACIÄR and RED control are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

SAMON GLACIÄR ships an update every 7 months, RED control every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and April 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

SAMON GLACIÄR versus RED control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SAMON GLACIÄR	RED control
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	22 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Samon AB	CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A.

In-app purchases

None

SAMON GLACIÄR

No in-app purchases

None

RED control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAMON GLACIÄR free?

SAMON GLACIÄR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is RED control free?

RED control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do SAMON GLACIÄR or RED control have ads?

Neither SAMON GLACIÄR nor RED control shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SAMON GLACIÄR or RED control?

SAMON GLACIÄR ships an update every 7 months, and RED control every 4 months. Most recently, SAMON GLACIÄR was updated on September 9, 2026 and RED control on April 15, 2026.