Comparison

Daikin Shinka Manager vs RefCert

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

Head to head
About

Daikin Shinka Manager

Features
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Daikin Shinka Manager is the official commissioning tool for configuring and managing Fan Coil systems equipped with the Daikin Shinka control platform. Designed for professional installers and service technicians, the app enables efficient setup of the entire control architecture. With Daikin Shinka Manager, you can: - Create and manage complete control system configurations - Set operational parameters for each Fan Coil control board (FWEDA PCB) - Configure communication settings for Shinka interfaces - Enable communication with external BMS (Building Management Systems) - Update the firmware of connected control devices The app simplifies on-site FCU commissioning thanks to a guided workflow and an intuitive interface tailored to HVAC on-field and even off-field operations. Compatible exclusively with Daikin Fan Coil systems using the Shinka control platform. Technical documentation available at: https://www.daikinapplied.eu/products/daikin-shinka-fancoil-control

About

RefCert

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RefCert is a professional commissioning and certification platform designed exclusively for HVAC contracting businesses, mechanical engineering firms, and facilities management companies. Built for field engineers and commissioning technicians, RefCert streamlines the entire commissioning workflow โ€” from site setup through to final certification report โ€” replacing paper-based processes with a fast, reliable mobile-first tool. Key Features: -Create and manage multiple client sites and job numbers -Record outdoor and indoor unit specifications, model numbers, and serial numbers -Log F-Gas refrigerant data including charge weights and COโ‚‚ equivalents -Capture strength tests, pressure tests, and vacuum readings -Record live commissioning data: discharge/suction pressures, air-on/air-off temperatures -AI-powered technical manual lookup for instant access to installation guides and error codes -Generate professional PDF/Excel commissioning reports for clients and compliance records -Full offline support โ€” works on site without internet connectivity -Dark mode support- Who is RefCert for? RefCert is sold directly to HVAC contracting companies and engineering organisations for use by their employed technicians and field engineers. It is not a consumer application. Subscriptions are purchased by the business through our website, and access is then provided to the company's engineering team. RefCert helps businesses meet industry compliance requirements, reduce paperwork, and deliver professional commissioning documentation to their clients.

Screenshots

Daikin Shinka Manager4 screens
RefCert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Daikin Shinka Manager at 13.0 against RefCert's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Daikin Shinka Manager versus RefCert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaikin Shinka ManagerRefCert
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size68 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaikin Applied EuropeTFINDER LTD

In-app purchases

None

Daikin Shinka Manager

No in-app purchases

None

RefCert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Daikin Shinka Manager free?
Daikin Shinka Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RefCert free?
RefCert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Daikin Shinka Manager or RefCert have ads?
Neither Daikin Shinka Manager nor RefCert shows ads.

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