Comparison

English Phonetic Dictionary vs HydroCalc Basic

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

Head to head
About

English Phonetic Dictionary

This app offers a comprehensive phonetic dictionary for the English language. It allows users to search for phonetic transcriptions, find words with similar sounds, and hear pronunciations from both British and American speakers. Additionally, it includes a custom IPA keyboard for use across other applications.

Highlights
  • Phonetic transcription search
  • Sound-alike word search
  • Human pronunciation audio (British & American)
  • Custom IPA keyboard
  • Word lists and notes
  • Bookmark feature
Features
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This app provides the phonetic dictionary of English language. ● Dictionary: - Search for phonetic transcription of a word - Search words that have similar sound For example: find all words with pronunciation containing “æ” (trap, map, batch, etc) find all words with pronunciation ending with “eɪdʒ" (judge, age, rage, etc.) find all word with pronunciation starting with “ɪg'z" (executive, exemplary, exempt, etc.) - Hear the real pronunciation from human (both british and american) - Create your own list and add a word into that list. - Write note ● System-wide Keyboard - Custom IPA keyboard with phonetic symbol - You can use the keyboard in other apps if you enable it in the settings ● Basic features: - Search for phonetic transcription - Search for word - Bookmark feature - Pronunciation audio - Custom IPA keyboard ● If you want to give feedback, please use the feedback feature in the settings

About

HydroCalc Basic

This app simplifies complex pipeline hydraulic analysis for engineers, designers, and students. It offers rapid, accurate calculations for head loss, flow velocity, and system curves, with automatic unit conversion and pipeline-specific inputs.

Highlights
  • Automatic unit conversion (US Customary/SI)
  • Pipeline-specific inputs
  • Inverse calculator for target head loss
  • View flow velocity and friction head loss
  • Full system curve data
Features
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Pipe Headloss Calculator provides engineers, designers, and students with powerful tools for pipeline hydraulic analysis — without the hassle of complex manual computations. Whether you’re sizing new pipelines or analyzing existing systems, the app delivers rapid, accurate results. Key Features Automatic Unit Conversion – Seamlessly switch between US Customary and SI units for length, flow, and diameter. Pipeline-Specific Inputs – Enter pipeline length, flow rate, internal diameter, and pipe material. Powerful Inverse Calculator – Set a target head loss and calculate the required diameter, flow, or length. Instantly view flow velocity, friction head loss, fitting losses, and full system curve data. With a clean interface and fast performance, this app is designed to save time and improve accuracy in hydraulic calculations — from the classroom to the field.

Screenshots

English Phonetic Dictionary4 screens
HydroCalc Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HydroCalc Basic at Free against English Phonetic Dictionary's $1.99. English Phonetic Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On 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

HydroCalc Basic is free to download; English Phonetic Dictionary costs $1.99 up front. HydroCalc Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. English Phonetic Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
English Phonetic Dictionary versus HydroCalc Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnglish Phonetic DictionaryHydroCalc Basic
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuong NguyenTransparent Blue Water LLC

In-app purchases

None

English Phonetic Dictionary

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HydroCalc Basic

One-time1
  • Pro Pack$5.99

Questions

Is English Phonetic Dictionary free?
English Phonetic Dictionary costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HydroCalc Basic free?
HydroCalc Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do English Phonetic Dictionary or HydroCalc Basic have ads?
Neither English Phonetic Dictionary nor HydroCalc Basic shows ads.

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