Comparison

Torque Tightening vs Bolt Torque Spec Calc

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

Head to head
About

Torque Tightening

This utility app helps users find the correct torque settings for various applications. It provides optimal torque values to ensure proper application and safety.

Highlights
  • Determine optimal torque
  • Suit application cases
  • Provides torque values
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"Torque Tightening" lets you determine the optimal torque to suit your application cases.

About

Bolt Torque Spec Calc

Calculates bolt torque specifications for various SAE and metric sizes and grades. Provides results in both ft-lb and N·m, accounting for dry or lubricated conditions. Works offline without ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • SAE and Metric bolt specifications
  • 28 SAE and 17 Metric sizes
  • Dry vs. Lubricated multiplier
  • Torque in ft-lb and N·m
  • Offline functionality
  • Formula and K factor shown
Features
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Built for mechanics, millwrights, and equipment installers who need bolt torque on the bench - not a desktop tool. WHAT IT DOES Looks up torque values for standard bolt sizes and grades using the T = K x D x F formula with K = 0.20. SAE grades 2, 5, and 8 across 28 sizes from #6-32 to 1-1/2 inch. Metric classes 4.6, 8.8, 10.9, and 12.9 across 17 sizes from M3 to M36. Dry vs. lubricated multiplier applied to the result. INPUTS - Standard: SAE or Metric - Bolt size (28 SAE or 17 metric sizes available) - Bolt grade or class - Lube condition: Dry or Lubricated RETURNS - Torque in ft-lb - Torque in N·m CALCULATION BASIS - Torque formula: T = 0.20 x D x F - Preload F = 75% of proof strength times tensile stress area - Lubricated multiplier: 0.75 times the dry value WHY THIS APP, NOT THE FREE ONES - Math is shown - formula and assumed K factor visible, not hidden. - 45 size and grade combinations covered in one tap. - Works offline - shop floor, field repair, no Wi-Fi. Always available. - No login. No ads. No telemetry. No subscription. PRICING $1.99. Pay once, own it. Lifetime access on iPhone, iPad, and Mac via Family Sharing. NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR Manufacturer-specified torque values for safety-critical fasteners. Calibrated wrench certificates. Specific K-factor adjustments for anti-seize, plating, or galvanized threads - this app uses K = 0.20 for both dry and lubricated, with the 0.75x multiplier as the only lube adjustment. Verify against the OEM tightening spec for the specific application.

Screenshots

Torque Tightening4 screens
Bolt Torque Spec Calc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Torque Tightening at 67% against Bolt Torque Spec Calc's 0%. Torque Tightening also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Bolt Torque Spec Calc's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On ratings volume, 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

Torque Tightening is free to download; Bolt Torque Spec Calc costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bolt Torque Spec Calc holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Torque Tightening's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bolt Torque Spec Calc's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Torque Tightening ships an update every 9 months, Bolt Torque Spec Calc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Torque Tightening versus Bolt Torque Spec Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTorque TighteningBolt Torque Spec Calc
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCETIMShanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Torque Tightening

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bolt Torque Spec Calc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Torque Tightening

No in-app purchases

None

Bolt Torque Spec Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Torque Tightening free?
Torque Tightening is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bolt Torque Spec Calc free?
Bolt Torque Spec Calc costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Torque Tightening or Bolt Torque Spec Calc?
Bolt Torque Spec Calc is rated higher. Torque Tightening averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bolt Torque Spec Calc averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Torque Tightening or Bolt Torque Spec Calc have ads?
Neither Torque Tightening nor Bolt Torque Spec Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Torque Tightening or Bolt Torque Spec Calc?
Torque Tightening ships an update every 9 months, and Bolt Torque Spec Calc every 3 weeks. Most recently, Torque Tightening was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bolt Torque Spec Calc on October 31, 2026.

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