Comparison

ManTooth vs BluVac

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

Head to head
About

ManTooth

This app displays live HVAC/R pressure, temperature, and vacuum readings from compatible hardware. It offers system analysis, data logging, and sharing capabilities for various applications.

Highlights
  • Live Bluetooth readings
  • System analysis (superheat, subcooling)
  • Vacuum session with hold test
  • Unit conversion
  • Refrigerant profiles
  • Job and equipment service history
  • Screenshot and data log sharing
Features
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The YELLOW JACKET® ManTooth™ app receives live Bluetooth® HVAC/R pressure, temperature, and vacuum readings from one or more of the following devices (hardware purchase required): - ManTooth™ PT modules - ManTooth™ V modules - ManTooth™ PTV modules - P51 TITAN™ Manifolds The pressure, temperature, and vacuum readings are displayed, along with key system analysis data, in an easy-to-read format with screenshot and data log sharing capability. SYSTEM ANALYSIS Besides displaying live pressure and temperature readings, the Pressure/Temp Session tracks MIN/AVG/MAX pressure statistics, displays vapor and liquid saturation temperatures, calculates superheat and subcooling, calculates target superheat, and allows the user to enter and display a target subcooling value. The Vacuum Session displays live vacuum readings, allows the user to enter and display a target vacuum level, and provides a “Hold Test” function for effective system evacuation. For automotive applications, enthalpy charting and troubleshooting information for superheat and subcooling readings provide additional diagnostics information. VERSATILITY Converts pressure, temperature, and vacuum readings to your favorite units of measure, corrects for your elevation using GPS, and can be used with any one of 126 refrigerant profiles built into the app. SERVICE HISTORY Enter information about each job location and each piece of equipment at that location. Screenshots and data logs taken on the job will be stored by location and equipment with a date and time stamp. SHARING Share your screenshots and data logs with others by email, adding other information or attachments as needed.

About

BluVac

Connect to compatible vacuum gauges via Bluetooth to perform detailed system evacuations. Features timed tests, decay tests, and data recording. Offers advanced reporting, multiple gauge connections, and geolocation for enhanced screenshots.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth gauge connection
  • Timed evacuation tests
  • Decay test functionality
  • Detailed results viewing
  • mQ Assist integration
  • Pro Report feature
  • Connect up to 6 gauges
Features
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Easily connect and perform detailed system evacuations with your BluVac+ Pro, BluVac+ LTE, and BluVac+ Micro vacuum gauges via Bluetooth. With the BluVac+ Pro, you can perform timed evacuation and decay tests, set target times, and view detailed results. For BluVac+ LTE and Micro, quickly record and display essential data. The app now features mQ Assist integration for evacuation guidance, an improved interface, and geolocation tracking for enhanced screenshots. Additional upgrades include a new Pro Report feature, the ability to connect up to 6 BluVac gauges simultaneously, and the option to rename gauges by their function (e.g., Pump, Core Tool, System). Plus, the decay test will now only start once the evacuation rate hits zero.

Screenshots

ManTooth4 screens
BluVac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BluVac at 5.0 against ManTooth's 3.4. BluVac also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (36% vs 22%). ManTooth's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 11.0). 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

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

BluVac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ManTooth has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of ManTooth's written reviews are positive against 36% of BluVac's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ManTooth ships an update every 12 months, BluVac every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ManTooth versus BluVac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManToothBluVac
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews36.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.2 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYELLOW JACKETManifold Cloud Services Ltd.

Customer experience

ManTooth

All ratings13 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral23.1%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral27.8%
Negative50.0%

BluVac

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative59.1%

In-app purchases

None

ManTooth

No in-app purchases

None

BluVac

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ManTooth free?
ManTooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BluVac free?
BluVac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ManTooth or BluVac?
BluVac is rated higher. ManTooth averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while BluVac averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ManTooth or BluVac have ads?
Neither ManTooth nor BluVac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ManTooth or BluVac?
ManTooth ships an update every 12 months, and BluVac every 2 months. Most recently, ManTooth was updated on October 2, 2026 and BluVac on September 26, 2026.

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