Comparison

SMART Service Tool vs SuperHeatCalc

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

Head to head
About

SMART Service Tool

This tool helps HVACR technicians quickly convert pressure to temperature and calculate superheat/subcooling using refrigerant data. It offers selectable units, customizable displays, and the ability to record and email data.

Highlights
  • Pressure to temperature conversion
  • Superheat and subcooling calculation
  • Selectable units of measure
  • Digital or analog display modes
  • Record and email data
  • Over 65 refrigerants supported
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The Parker Sporlan SMART Service Tool, along with unique Bluetooth Low Energy sensors, allows quick pressure to temperature conversion and automatic calculation of superheat and subcooling by utilizing essential refrigerant data in the app. Contractors and technicians will enjoy the user friendly design and precise calculations (based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Refrigerant Properties). Features: • Selectable units of measure • User defined display – Display data in digital or simulated analog modes • Ability to record and e-mail data from within the app • More than 65 refrigerants (pure and mixtures) are available. The Bluetooth Low Energy sensors are offered for sale from Sporlan Division of Parker Hannifin. About Sporlan Division: From the 1947 launch of the Catch-All®, the world’s first molded core filter-drier, to today’s intricate electronic valve and controller packages, for over 80 years Sporlan has set the industry standard for the development and manufacture of leading edge HVACR components. About Parker Hannifin: Founded in 1918, Parker Hannifin Corporation is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. About Semireg Industries: Based out of Minnesota, Semireg Industries, LLC develops award-winning software applications that integrate with hardware using Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi and USB. Applications developed by Semireg enable users to understand complex systems with intuitive control of sensors and data visualizations.

About

SuperHeatCalc

This app assists HVACR technicians with field service by providing calculations for superheat, subcooling, airflow, and psychrometrics. It supports 28 refrigerants and includes instructions for use.

Highlights
  • Target superheat calculation for fixed orifice devices
  • Superheat and subcooling for 28 refrigerants
  • Airflow calculations
  • Psychrometric calculations
  • HVACR field service aid
Features
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Calculator app for use in HVACR diagnostics and service. Can calculate target superheat for fixed orifice expansion devices, superheat and subcooling for 28 refrigerants, airflow calculations and psychrometric calculations to aid with field service of HVACR equipment. Detailed instructions on using the app may be viewed by swiping left after opening the app.

Screenshots

SMART Service Tool1 screens
SuperHeatCalc1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMART Service Tool at every 3 weeks against SuperHeatCalc's every 11 months. SMART Service Tool also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). SuperHeatCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMART Service Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of SMART Service Tool's written reviews are positive against 50% of SuperHeatCalc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART Service Tool ships an update every 3 weeks, SuperHeatCalc every 11 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SMART Service Tool versus SuperHeatCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART Service ToolSuperHeatCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (15 ratings) — better3.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodrigo MirandaBlue Mountain Consulting Inc

Customer experience

SMART Service Tool

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

SuperHeatCalc

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SMART Service Tool

No in-app purchases

None

SuperHeatCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART Service Tool free?
SMART Service Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SuperHeatCalc free?
SuperHeatCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMART Service Tool or SuperHeatCalc?
SMART Service Tool is rated higher. SMART Service Tool averages 4.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while SuperHeatCalc averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do SMART Service Tool or SuperHeatCalc have ads?
Neither SMART Service Tool nor SuperHeatCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART Service Tool or SuperHeatCalc?
SMART Service Tool ships an update every 3 weeks, and SuperHeatCalc every 11 months. Most recently, SMART Service Tool was updated on September 22, 2026 and SuperHeatCalc on September 22, 2026.

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