SMART Service Tool vs AK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
AK
This application provides a user-friendly interface to connect with a Danfoss Bluetooth display for AK-CC case controllers. It offers a visual overview of controller functions, alarm details, live parameter monitoring, and quick setup capabilities.
- Bluetooth connectivity to AK-CC controllers
- Visual overview of operation status
- View alarm details and troubleshooting tips
- Monitor live parameter graphs
- Access main controls (Main Switch, Defrost)
- Quick Setup for controllers
- Save and email setting files
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Make service easy with the free AK-CC Connect app. Via a Danfoss Bluetooth display you can connect to an AK-CC case controller and get a visual overview of the display functions. The app ensures smooth interaction with a Danfoss AK-CC case controller in a user-friendly design. Use AK-CC Connect to: • Get an overview of the operation status of the case controller • View alarm details and get tips for on-site troubleshooting • Monitor live graphs for main parameters • Get easy access to main controls like Main Switch, Defrost and Thermostat cut-out temperature • Manually override outputs • Get the controller up and running with Quick Setup • Copy, save and e-mail setting files
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AK at 5.0 against SMART Service Tool's 3.4. AK also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). SMART Service Tool's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
AK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMART Service Tool has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SMART Service Tool ships an update every 3 weeks, AK every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMART Service Tool | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rodrigo Miranda | Danfoss A/S |
Customer experience
SMART Service Tool
AK
In-app purchases
SMART Service Tool
No in-app purchases
AK
No in-app purchases
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