Comparison

FG Finder vs SmarTech

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

Head to head
About

FG Finder

Access instrument manuals, connection schematics, and training videos. Locate nearby resellers using GPS and calculate ideal expansion valves for cooling systems. Available in multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Instrument manual and schematic consultation
  • Training video access
  • GPS-based reseller locator
  • Expansion valve calculator
  • Multi-language support
Features
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FG Finder was developed by Full Gauge Controls to make life easier for its customers, installers and resellers. With it you can easily consult the manual or schematic of the electrical connection of an instrument, as well as send a request for information or even watch a training video of the process of installing an instrument. You can also use GPS coordinate to locate the resale closest to you to purchase the product you need. It also has a calculator to identify which is the ideal expansion valve for your cooling system. FG Finder manuals are available in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

About

SmarTech

This app connects to a digital manifold to display accurate pressure and temperature readings. It offers real-time Superheat and Subcooling calculations, supports over 109 refrigerants, and features a "Smart Charge Zone" for optimal system charging. Users can also generate and export system performance reports.

Highlights
  • Real-time pressure and temperature readings
  • Superheat and Subcooling calculations
  • 109+ refrigerant types supported
  • Smart Charge Zone indicator
  • System performance reporting
  • PDF/CSV report export
Features
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The Uniweld SmarTech™ Digital Manifold App communicates with your SmarTech™ Digital Manifold to clearly display professionally accurate pressure and temperature readings in the palm of your hand. Monitor target and actual Superheat and Subcooling calculations in real-time, as pressure and temperature readings fluctuate. Choose from over 109 different refrigerant types and create a custom list of your most commonly used refrigerants. SMART CHARGE ZONE: All the guess work is taken out of properly charging the system with the color coded Smart Charge Zone feature. The difference between the target and actual Superheat or Subcooling is shown with color indicators that signal whether the system is overcharged (RED), undercharged (BLUE), or has an accurate "In The Zone" system charge (GREEN). REPORTING: Take your business to the next level with system performance reporting. Enter company details along with customer and equipment information and with one touch, produce a SmarTech™ Verified System Performance Report that is ready for export as a PDF or CSV file. Reports can easily be emailed for saving, tracking, or printing. Uniweld Products, Inc... "Quality Tools That Go To Work With You®". This app also works as a free, stand-alone P/T Calculator!

Screenshots

FG Finder4 screens
SmarTech3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FG Finder at 100% against SmarTech's 25%. FG Finder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). SmarTech's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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

FG Finder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FG Finder's written reviews are positive against 25% of SmarTech's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FG Finder ships an update every 4 months, SmarTech every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FG Finder versus SmarTech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFG FinderSmarTech
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFull Gauge ControlsUniweld Products, Inc.

Customer experience

FG Finder

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SmarTech

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

FG Finder

No in-app purchases

None

SmarTech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FG Finder free?
FG Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmarTech free?
SmarTech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FG Finder or SmarTech?
FG Finder is rated higher. FG Finder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SmarTech averages 3.6 from 9 ratings.
Do FG Finder or SmarTech have ads?
Neither FG Finder nor SmarTech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FG Finder or SmarTech?
FG Finder ships an update every 4 months, and SmarTech every 12 months. Most recently, FG Finder was updated on July 21, 2026 and SmarTech on June 1, 2026.

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