Comparison

CoolCalc Scan vs iManifold™

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

Head to head
About

CoolCalc Scan

Capture precise 3D room scans using your device's LiDAR sensor. Organize projects, integrate with a web platform for advanced visualization, and export models in industry-standard formats. Ideal for professionals needing accurate spatial data.

Highlights
  • Precise LiDAR scanning
  • Detailed 3D model capture
  • Project organization
  • CoolCalc platform integration
  • Industry-standard export formats
  • Multi-room scanning
Features
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Free Scanning — Paid Web Features This iOS app is a companion to CoolCalc. Scanning is free. To use your scan results for ACCA Manual J, Manual S, or Manual D calculations, you’ll need a separate paid subscription or single-project purchase in app.coolcalc.com, our web app. KEY FEATURES • Precise LiDAR Scanning Capture detailed 3D models of rooms with accurate measurements. Document walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and room geometry with professional-grade precision. • Project Organization Create projects for different properties or jobs. Scan multiple rooms and keep everything organized in one place. • CoolCalc Platform Integration Connect your scans with the CoolCalc web platform. Upload your models for advanced processing and visualization with interactive 3D viewers. • Professional Export Export your 3D models in industry-standard formats. Share scans with clients, colleagues, or use them in other professional tools. • Multi-Room Scanning Document entire properties efficiently. Scan room by room and combine them into complete building models. IDEAL FOR Perfect for HVAC professionals, contractors, architects, interior designers, and anyone who needs accurate spatial measurements for their work. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad with LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and later, iPad Pro 2020 and later) • iOS 17.5 or later • Account required for platform integration features

About

iManifold™

Features
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The iManifold App Calculates HVAC/R system performance and troubleshoots system problems through user inputs and dynamic, live system data. With over 40 selectable refrigerants and equipment profiling options, the iManifold app can be custom tailored for many common HVAC/R systems in the field.

Screenshots

CoolCalc Scan3 screens
iManifold™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CoolCalc Scan at monthly against iManifold™'s every 9 months. iManifold™'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). 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

CoolCalc Scan ships an update monthly, iManifold™ every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CoolCalc Scan versus iManifold™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoolCalc ScaniManifold™
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCool Calc Inc.nClarity, LLC

In-app purchases

None

CoolCalc Scan

No in-app purchases

None

iManifold™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CoolCalc Scan free?
CoolCalc Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iManifold™ free?
iManifold™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CoolCalc Scan or iManifold™ have ads?
Neither CoolCalc Scan nor iManifold™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoolCalc Scan or iManifold™?
CoolCalc Scan ships an update monthly, and iManifold™ every 9 months. Most recently, CoolCalc Scan was updated on September 14, 2026 and iManifold™ on September 10, 2026.

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