Comparison

Steam Tables Lite vs Polyverse

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

Head to head
About

Steam Tables Lite

This utility app calculates thermodynamic properties using IAPWS-97 equations. It allows users to determine various properties like pressure, temperature, enthalpy, and specific volume based on different input parameters. The app supports multiple units for calculations.

Highlights
  • IAPWS-97 equation calculations
  • Calculate properties from pressure and temperature
  • Calculate properties from pressure and enthalpy
  • Calculate properties from pressure and entropy
  • Calculate properties from pressure and quality
  • Support for multiple units
Features
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Steam Tables Lite helps students and engineers calculate and understand the thermodynamic properties of water and steam using the IAPWS-IF97 formulation. INCLUDED FREE • Calculate from absolute pressure and temperature (p·T), or absolute pressure and enthalpy (p·h). • View region, pressure, temperature, enthalpy, entropy and vapor quality. • Save and compare calculation records. • Explore the temperature–entropy (T–s) diagram. • Read the user guide, essential thermodynamic concepts and property explanations, with illustrations. OPTIONAL ONE-TIME FULL UPGRADE An in-app purchase unlocks all six input pairs, all thermodynamic and transport properties, unit selection, p–h and h–s diagrams, customizable record columns, and worked boiler, turbine and throttling-valve examples with process diagrams. No subscription. Existing purchases can be restored using the same Apple Account. DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE • Clear result tables and explicit absolute-pressure units, such as bar(a). • Light and dark appearances. • English and Brazilian Portuguese. • Calculations, saved records and learning content available offline. Internet access is needed for purchases, restoration and app updates. Screenshots also show full-version features that require the optional in-app purchase. Saved records are stored on this device; this version does not synchronize records through iCloud. For study and engineering reference. Check assumptions, units and operating limits before using results in a real system.

About

Polyverse

Features
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Polyverse is your all-in-one language companion, designed to break down communication barriers and bring the world to your fingertips. Whether you’re traveling abroad, chatting with international colleagues, or simply curious about new tongues, Polygot delivers lightning-fast translations across text, voice, and images—right from your phone.

Screenshots

Steam Tables Lite4 screens
Polyverse2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polyverse at none against Steam Tables Lite's 1. Steam Tables Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Steam Tables Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Polyverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steam Tables Lite ships an update every 3 months, Polyverse every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Steam Tables Lite versus Polyverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteam Tables LitePolyverse
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEduardo AlmeidaAshish Singh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Steam Tables Lite

One-time1
  • Upgrade Steam Tables$3.99
None

Polyverse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steam Tables Lite free?
Steam Tables Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polyverse free?
Polyverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steam Tables Lite or Polyverse have ads?
Neither Steam Tables Lite nor Polyverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steam Tables Lite or Polyverse?
Steam Tables Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Polyverse every 5 months. Most recently, Steam Tables Lite was updated on October 18, 2026 and Polyverse on September 25, 2026.

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