Comparison

SCR MAXFLO™ vs ADCA Tools

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

Head to head
About

SCR MAXFLO™

This app calculates pressure drop, fluid velocity, Reynold's number, and friction factor for liquids and gases. It allows users to create custom projects, manage pipes, fluids, and fittings, and supports both metric and imperial units for efficient on-site work.

Highlights
  • Pressure drop calculation
  • Fluid velocity calculation
  • Reynold's number calculation
  • Friction factor calculation
  • Custom project creation
  • Pipe, fluid, and fitting management
  • Metric and imperial unit support
Features
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The SCR MAXFLO™ App calculates pressure drop, fluid velocity, Reynold’s number, and friction factor for both liquid and gas. Other features include the ability to create custom projects as well as the ability to add and edit pipes, fluids, and fittings. Need to work in metric and imperial units? The SCR MAXFLO™ App has you covered. From changing pipe size on the fly to sharing your calculations with other users, the SCR MAXFLO™ App can help you work quickly and efficiently on any job site.

About

ADCA Tools

Features
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ADCATools is a comprehensive engineering toolbox designed for engineers, problem solvers, technicians and enthusiasts looking to boost their productivity. Featuring more than 35 fluid system calculators seamlessly integrated in an easy-to-use interface with no Ads. Main calculators include: : • Line sizing by Velocity (steam, water or air) • Line sizing by Pressure Loss (steam, water or air) • Valve sizing by Kv/Cv or Flow • Flash Steam Generation • Fluid Properties (including steam tables air psychometrics) • Heat Rating • Steam-Water and Water-Water mixing • Condensate Load • Unit Converters • and much more… The app also provides pdf export capabilities so that you can attach your calculation results to technical reports or commercial offers. About Us: Valsteam ADCA is a is a global manufacturer with one of the largest ranges of steam equipment in the world, focused in developing groundbreaking solutions that aim to improve the energy efficiency of steam and other industrial fluid system. For more information visit: www.valsteam.com Or contact us: geral@valsteam.pt

Screenshots

SCR MAXFLO™4 screens
ADCA Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ADCA Tools at daily against SCR MAXFLO™'s every 11 months. ADCA Tools also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SCR MAXFLO™ ships an update every 11 months, ADCA Tools daily. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SCR MAXFLO™ versus ADCA Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCR MAXFLO™ADCA Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSouthwire CompanyVALSTEAM ADCA ENGINEERING, S.A.

In-app purchases

None

SCR MAXFLO™

No in-app purchases

None

ADCA Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SCR MAXFLO™ free?
SCR MAXFLO™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ADCA Tools free?
ADCA Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SCR MAXFLO™ or ADCA Tools have ads?
Neither SCR MAXFLO™ nor ADCA Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SCR MAXFLO™ or ADCA Tools?
SCR MAXFLO™ ships an update every 11 months, and ADCA Tools daily. Most recently, SCR MAXFLO™ was updated on September 9, 2026 and ADCA Tools on September 23, 2026.

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