Comparison

AMETEK STC CrystalConnect vs RefrigCharge

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

Head to head
About

AMETEK STC CrystalConnect

This utility app allows remote access to an XP3i Pressure gauge via Bluetooth. Users can view live readings, graph data, configure the gauge, and download log files.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to XP3i gauge
  • Live readings display
  • Live graph visualization
  • Gauge configuration
  • DataLoggerXP log file download
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CrystalConnect connects to an XP3i Pressure gauge via Bluetooth enabling a remote access to see live readings, view a live graph, configure the gauge, record and download DataLoggerXP log files from a DataLoggerXP enabled XP3i.

About

RefrigCharge

Features
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Built for HVAC service techs and install crews who need subcool / superheat diagnosis on the roof - not a dashboard you log into. WHAT IT DOES Computes measured subcooling and superheat from your gauge readings, compares them against per-refrigerant target windows, and tells you whether the system is undercharged, overcharged, or showing airflow issues. Charge adjustment advice differs for TXV vs. piston / cap-tube metering, matching the field workflow. REFRIGERANTS SUPPORTED - R-410A - R-22 - R-134a - R-404A - R-407C INPUTS - Refrigerant type (picker) - Metering device (TXV or Piston / Cap Tube) - Liquid line temperature - Condensing saturation temperature - Suction line temperature - Evaporating saturation temperature - °F or °C toggle RETURNS - Measured subcooling vs. target (color-coded: green within ±3°F, red outside) - Measured superheat vs. target (color-coded) - Diagnosis: undercharged, overcharged, normal, or airflow issue - Charge adjustment advice: ADD, REMOVE, or CORRECT - Adjustment basis: subcool for TXV, superheat for piston WHY THIS APP, NOT THE FREE ONES - Math is shown - measured minus target, with the per-refrigerant windows visible. - Status at a glance - color-coded so you do not have to do mental arithmetic on the ladder. - Works offline - RF-shielded basements, attics, and roofs. Always available. - No login. No ads. No telemetry. No subscription. PRICING $4.99. Pay once, own it. Lifetime access on iPhone, iPad, and Mac via Family Sharing. NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR The manufacturer's charging procedure for your specific equipment. The equipment data plate's nameplate charge. Calibrated gauge sets. This app gives you a directional read - verify against the OEM service manual before adjusting.

Screenshots

AMETEK STC CrystalConnect4 screens
RefrigCharge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AMETEK STC CrystalConnect at Free against RefrigCharge's $7.99. AMETEK STC CrystalConnect also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

AMETEK STC CrystalConnect is free to download; RefrigCharge costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AMETEK STC CrystalConnect ships an update every 2 months, RefrigCharge every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AMETEK STC CrystalConnect versus RefrigCharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAMETEK STC CrystalConnectRefrigCharge
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMETEK STCShanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

AMETEK STC CrystalConnect

No in-app purchases

None

RefrigCharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AMETEK STC CrystalConnect free?
AMETEK STC CrystalConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RefrigCharge free?
RefrigCharge costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AMETEK STC CrystalConnect or RefrigCharge have ads?
Neither AMETEK STC CrystalConnect nor RefrigCharge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AMETEK STC CrystalConnect or RefrigCharge?
AMETEK STC CrystalConnect ships an update every 2 months, and RefrigCharge every 6 weeks. Most recently, AMETEK STC CrystalConnect was updated on October 30, 2026 and RefrigCharge on October 31, 2026.

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