Comparison

F vs REFCO TAP

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

Head to head
About

F

This app helps professionals understand and comply with European F-Gas regulations. It provides tools for calculating refrigerant loads, determining leak detection frequencies, and identifying suitable process fluids for various equipment.

Highlights
  • F-Gas III regulation compliance
  • Refrigerant load calculation
  • Leak detection frequency guide
  • Process fluid and solution recommendations
  • Equipment and application specific guidance
Features
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“F-Gas Solutions”, developed by Climalife, is a simple and educational application intended for professionals to deal with European regulation (EU) 2024/573 known as “F-Gas III” which entered into force on March 11, 2024 and relating to fluorinated greenhouse gases. This application offers different tools: - A load calculator to know the GWP of the process fluids (refrigerants, hydrocarbons, gas) that you use in your equipment and obtain the load in t Eq. CO2. Two essential criteria in the F-Gas regulations, in particular for the mandatory labeling of the charge on equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases. - A leak detection module to inform you about the frequency of leak detection checks necessary to carry out depending on the type of process fluid used. Leak checks are in fact mandatory for all refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump and electrical switching equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases. - A “Climalife Certified F-Gas Solutions” module to inform you about all the process fluids available on the market and the solutions we recommend for new and existing equipment, in accordance with F-Gas regulations. Depending on the type of application (Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Domestic Refrigeration, Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration, Transport/Automotive, Fire Protection, Foams, Aerosols and Electrical Switches), and/or the equipment selected whether it is new or existing, you will find the solution adapted to your needs. Many process fluids are included in the application such as: Refrigerants such as: - HFOs: R-1234yf, R-1234ze, R-1336mzz(E), R-1132a, R-1224yd… - HFO / HFC: R-448A, R-449A, R-450A, R-452B, R-454B, R-454C, R-455A, R-513A, etc. - HFCs: R-23, R-32, R-134a, R-227ea, R-404A, R-407A, R-407F, R-410A, R-507A, R-508B, etc. - Hydrocarbons: R-170 (ethane), R-290 (propane), R-600a (isobutane) - Ammonia or even CO2 Special gases for electrical switches: g3, SF6… Gases for blowing agents: Solstice® GBA (HFO 1234ze), Cyclopentane, DME, N-Butane, Isopentane T, N-pentane T, Isobutane… Gases for aerosols: Propane, CO2, Propylene, DME… Gases used in fire protection: FK-5-1-12, HFC-227eaFE, HFC 23T, HFC 125T…

About

REFCO TAP

Features
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The REFCO TAP wireless digital pressure and temperature gauge is an user friendly instrument to measure temperature and pressure form the low and high sides of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The TAP product consists of: - A wireless temperature clamp with display to monitor sensible temperature. - A pressure gauge with display to monitor current pressure and temperatures. - Up to 6 paired devices can be connected to a smartphone or tablet to observe and calculate measurements by using the REFCO App. Features: - Quick and easy connection to pressure source and temperature measuring point. - The wireless K-type temperature clamp, equipped with digital display, is applicable for pipe diameters 6 mm to 41 mm (1/4" to 1-5/8"). - Measurements and calculation of superheat or subcooling can be shown on pressure gauge display and / or on your mobile device. - Up to 6 TAP devices can be monitored on your mobile device. - Create report and send by e-mail to your office. - Uses common AAA batteries. - TAP is available in a suitable case either as single or double set.

Screenshots

F4 screens
REFCO TAP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: F at every 2 months against REFCO TAP's every 4 months. REFCO TAP's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F ships an update every 2 months, REFCO TAP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
F versus REFCO TAP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFREFCO TAP
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.48.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGestimat – Groupe DehonRefco Manufacturing Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

F

No in-app purchases

None

REFCO TAP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is F free?
F is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is REFCO TAP free?
REFCO TAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do F or REFCO TAP have ads?
Neither F nor REFCO TAP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F or REFCO TAP?
F ships an update every 2 months, and REFCO TAP every 4 months. Most recently, F was updated on October 6, 2026 and REFCO TAP on October 5, 2026.

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