Comparison

HVAC Tools PT Chart vs RefrigCharge

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

Head to head
About

HVAC Tools PT Chart

Features
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Gauge is a field toolkit for HVAC and refrigeration technicians: a pressure-temperature chart for 10 refrigerants, superheat and subcooling calculators, troubleshooting checklists and a service call log with PDF reports. PT CHART - R-410A and R-22 free; R-134a, R-407C, R-404A, R-32, R-454B, R-290, R-438A and R-422D with Pro - Look up the saturation temperature for a pressure, or the pressure for a temperature - Scroll the full table from -40°F, with safety notes for the A2L (R-32, R-454B) and A3 (R-290) refrigerants CALCULATORS - Superheat: suction pressure and suction line temperature give the saturation temperature and the superheat - Subcooling: liquid line pressure and liquid line temperature - Temperature split: return and supply air - Ohm's Law: enter any two of volts, amps, ohms and watts - Pro: airflow (required CFM from BTU/h or tons and the temperature split), duct sizing (round and rectangular sizes from CFM and air velocity), capacitor check (measured against rated µF) and voltage drop (copper wire by AWG, one-way length, amps and supply voltage) Superheat, subcooling, temperature split, capacitor and voltage drop results are color-coded against typical ranges, with what to check next. SERVICE CALL LOG - Customer or address, complaint, system type, make and model - Suction and liquid pressure, superheat, subcooling, suction line, liquid line, supply and return air temperatures, compressor amps - Your diagnosis, the work performed, refrigerant type and amount, parts, notes, cost and time on the job - Free: up to 10 service calls. Pro: unlimited calls, search, and a PDF service report with your name and certification that you can share with the customer REFERENCE - Step-by-step checklists: AC not cooling (free), furnace not heating and heat pump not heating (Pro) - Typical ranges for superheat, subcooling, temperature split and compressor amps - Refrigerant facts: GWP, A2L or A3 safety class and phase-down status - System types, a copper wire ampacity table and an EPA 608 overview (certification types and key rules) AI ADVISOR (PRO) Describe a symptom or a set of readings and get a short written answer from an AI model. It sends only the message you type and needs an internet connection. AI answers can be wrong: check them against your own readings and the equipment manufacturer's data. GOOD TO KNOW - Gauge works in US units: °F, psig, CFM, inches, feet, AWG and pounds - The PT chart, calculators, reference and service log work without a connection GAUGE PRO Free: the PT chart for R-410A and R-22, the superheat, subcooling, temperature split and Ohm's Law calculators, up to 10 service calls, the AC checklist and the reference tables. Pro adds the other 8 refrigerants, the airflow, duct sizing, capacitor and voltage drop calculators, unlimited service calls with search and PDF reports, the furnace and heat pump checklists and the AI Advisor. In the US, Gauge Pro is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year (US prices; other countries see their own price in the app). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

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.

Screenshots

HVAC Tools PT Chart4 screens
RefrigCharge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HVAC Tools PT Chart at Free against RefrigCharge's $7.99. RefrigCharge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

HVAC Tools PT Chart is free to download; RefrigCharge costs $7.99 up front. HVAC Tools PT Chart sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RefrigCharge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HVAC Tools PT Chart ships an update monthly, RefrigCharge every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HVAC Tools PT Chart versus RefrigCharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHVAC Tools PT ChartRefrigCharge
PriceFree — better$7.99
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarol JaworskiShanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HVAC Tools PT Chart

Subscriptions3
  • Gauge Pro$4.991 Month
  • Gauge Pro1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Gauge Pro$39.991 Year
None

RefrigCharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HVAC Tools PT Chart free?
HVAC Tools PT Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RefrigCharge free?
RefrigCharge costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HVAC Tools PT Chart or RefrigCharge have ads?
Neither HVAC Tools PT Chart nor RefrigCharge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HVAC Tools PT Chart or RefrigCharge?
HVAC Tools PT Chart ships an update monthly, and RefrigCharge every 6 weeks. Most recently, HVAC Tools PT Chart was updated on October 28, 2026 and RefrigCharge on October 31, 2026.

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