CookTools vs Steam Worx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CookTools
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The smartphone is the new toolbox. Is yours loaded with the latest tools? CookTools is a suite of design tools in one convenient app Fan Law Calculator – Quickly determine new operating point from known conditions Sound Calculator – Compute LwA, dBA, Sones and NC from octave band data Duct Designer – Quickly calculate rectangular and round duct sizes that meet your system needs Area Calculator – Compute section properties for round and rectangular shapes Download today!
Steam Worx
This application assists engineers and technicians with complex fluid dynamics calculations. It provides tools for sizing and selecting pressure relief valves, control valves for steam and water, and heat exchangers. The app also includes calculators for pipe sizing, noise levels, and unit conversions.
- Pilot-Operated PRV Sizing
- Control Valve Sizing (Steam & Water)
- Heat Exchanger Sizing
- Pipe Sizing & Velocities
- Noise Level & Cavitation Calculations
- Unit Conversions
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The Steam Worx app is your complete resource for: o Pilot-Operated PRV Sizing & Selection o Control Valve Sizing for Steam & Water o Full models codes for Watson McDaniel HD & HB Series Valves o Heat Exchanger Sizing o Pipe Sizing and Velocities o Noise Levels and Cavitation Calculations o Noise Attenuation & Anti-Cavitation Adapter Design o Steam Calculators o Comprehensive Unit Conversions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Steam Worx at every 2 months against CookTools's every 7 months. CookTools's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CookTools ships an update every 7 months, Steam Worx every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CookTools | Steam Worx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Loren Cook Company | Watson McDaniel Company |
In-app purchases
CookTools
No in-app purchases
Steam Worx
No in-app purchases
