Comparison

CoolCalc vs Network Radar Ultra

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

Head to head
About

CoolCalc

This offline toolkit for service technicians provides essential HVAC calculations, job documentation, and professional PDF reporting. It supports A2L refrigerants and prioritizes user privacy with no account or cloud storage required.

Highlights
  • Offline HVAC calculations
  • PT Chart and Charge Check
  • Duct Sizing and Airflow Calcs
  • Capacitor and Refrigerant Log
  • Professional PDF report generation
  • A2L refrigerant support
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
Features
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CoolCalc is an offline HVAC field kit for service technicians. Check the numbers, save the work, and turn a service visit into a clear PDF report—right on your iPhone. TOOLS FOR THE CALL • PT Chart: pressure-temperature lookup for R-410A, R-22, R-32, R-454B and more, with bubble and dew values where applicable. • Charge Check: calculate superheat and subcooling, including an optional target superheat estimate for fixed-orifice systems. • Duct Sizer 2.0: size round or rectangular ducts and review friction, velocity, and fitting losses. • Airflow and psychrometrics: quick CFM, BTU, ΔT, tons, ACH, wet-bulb, dew point, and enthalpy calculations. • Diagnostics: static pressure, capacitor checks, electrical calculations, gas-heating checks, and a manual system summary. • Refrigerant service: log charge added or recovered and check recovery cylinder fill. FROM READING TO REPORT Save supported results to a job, add photos and notes, record customer and system details, and generate a PDF service report on device. Share it through the iOS share sheet when you're ready. A2L AND FIELD REFERENCES Look up refrigerant PT data and find safety-class information, unit conversions, formulas, and A2L service reminders. Always verify readings and procedures against the equipment manufacturer's instructions and applicable codes. FREE TO START. PRO WHEN YOU NEED MORE. Common-refrigerant PT and charge checks are free. Advanced calculations and job documentation have free-use limits. Pro unlocks unlimited advanced calculations, jobs, and PDF exports, plus more photos per job and the full refrigerant reference. Choose a lifetime purchase or a subscription in the app. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Your job records, photos, and reports are stored on your device unless you choose to share them. Core field calculations and PDF creation work without a cellular signal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-for-coolcalc Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicyforcoolcalc

About

Network Radar Ultra

Features
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Network Radar Ultra finds devices on your local network and clearly shows what is actually reachable: IP addresses, device types, open ports, web interfaces, and local services. Start a scan on the connected WiFi network and identify routers, repeaters, cameras, printers, NAS, Sonos, Apple TV, smart home devices, KNX/IP, Home Assistant, and unknown devices. Bonjour/mDNS, UPnP/SSDP, ONVIF, HTTP hints, and TCP port checks are combined so names, models, and device types appear as cleanly as possible. The analysis gives you a clear network summary: • found devices and device types • open ports and web interfaces • Bonjour and UPnP/SSDP services • ONVIF/RTSP hints for cameras • notable or unknown devices • scan history with comparison The tools section includes practical network diagnostics: • reachability check • port check and port range check • DNS records and reverse DNS • HTTP check and HTTP headers • SSL/TLS certificate check • subnet calculator • IP info • Wake-on-LAN Scans and saved results stay local on your device. Public IP and IP info lookups use HTTPS requests to external services only when you start them. Network Radar Ultra is made for people who want to understand their WiFi without a command line, expert knowledge, or complicated network tools.

Screenshots

CoolCalc4 screens
Network Radar Ultra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CoolCalc at none against Network Radar Ultra's shown. CoolCalc also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. CoolCalc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Network Radar Ultra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CoolCalc versus Network Radar Ultra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoolCalcNetwork Radar Ultra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杰 陈Kurenz Music GbR

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CoolCalc

Subscriptions2
  • CoolCalc Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • CoolCalc Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • CoolCalc Pro Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

Network Radar Ultra

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is CoolCalc free?
CoolCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Radar Ultra free?
Network Radar Ultra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoolCalc or Network Radar Ultra have ads?
Network Radar Ultra shows ads; CoolCalc does not.

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