CoolCalc Scan vs iManifold™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Precise LiDAR scanning
- Detailed 3D model capture
- Project organization
- CoolCalc platform integration
- Industry-standard export formats
- Multi-room scanning
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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
iManifold™
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CoolCalc Scan ships an update monthly, iManifold™ every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CoolCalc Scan | iManifold™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cool Calc Inc. | nClarity, LLC |
In-app purchases
CoolCalc Scan
No in-app purchases
iManifold™
No in-app purchases





