AMETEK STC CrystalConnect vs RefrigCharge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
RefrigCharge
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | AMETEK STC CrystalConnect | RefrigCharge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMETEK STC | Shanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
AMETEK STC CrystalConnect
No in-app purchases
RefrigCharge
No in-app purchases
Questions
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