Comparison

DuctCalc.Ca vs IBCconnect

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

Head to head
About

DuctCalc.Ca

This utility app calculates duct dimensions and air velocity using two methods: Equal Friction and Velocity. It supports both round and rectangular ducts, offering precise calculations for HVAC professionals. Offline functionality is available with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Duct sizing calculator
  • Equal Friction Method
  • Velocity Method
  • Round and rectangular duct support
  • Offline functionality
  • Full air flow range activation
Features
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DuctCalc.Ca is the iOS offline version of the most popular online ductulator app (ductcalc.ca) Enjoy using the app with no internet connection when subscribed! App engineering explanation: ------------------------------ Equal Friction Method: Using a predefined static pressure loss per unit of duct length, DuctCalc.Ca Ductulator App calculates the diameter of round duct and the other dimension of rectangular duct. Based on the calculated dimensions, the air velocity will be calculated for both duct shapes and dimensions. Velocity Method: Using a predefined air velocity, DuctCalc.Ca Ductulator App calculates the diameter of round duct and the other dimension of a rectangular duct. Based on the calculated dimensions, the static pressure loss will be calculated for both duct shapes and dimensions. Note that unlike conventional ductulators, this ductulator will calculate the dimensions of the rectangular duct based on the given velocity and it then calculates the static pressure loss for the rectangular duct based on the given velocity and dimensions. Most old calculators will only use the given velocity to calculate the diameter of the round duct then it calculates the static pressure loss for the round duct and uses that static pressure to calculate the rectangular duct dimensions which is not the case here for more precise velocity output. Colebrook equation is used to solve for Darcy's friction factor and calculates the static pressure loss in the duct until it matches the desired input at defined airflow and absolute roughness of the inner material of the duct touching the moving air. In-App Purchases: ------------------- • With no subscription the app will calculate for an air flow range between (950 and 1100 [cfm]). To activate full air flow functionality. There are four subscription options: one month, three months, six months and one year. • All subscription options will activate the "Full Air Flow Functionality" of the duct sizing app for that specific subscription period. The full air flow range is (1 to 500,000 [CFM] or 1 to 235,974 [L/s] in metric units). • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://ductcalc.ca/?page=agreement Terms of Service: https://ductcalc.ca/?page=agreement

About

IBCconnect

Control and monitor your IBC Air Handling Unit remotely. This application allows users to configure and manage their unit's operation directly from their iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Connects to IBC Air Handling Units
  • Configure unit operation
  • Monitor unit status
  • Remote control via iPhone/iPad
Features
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IBCconnect connects to your IBC Air Handling Unit. You can configure and monitor the operation of your IBC Air Handler using your iPhone or iPad.

Screenshots

DuctCalc.Ca1 screens
IBCconnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IBCconnect at none against DuctCalc.Ca's 4. DuctCalc.Ca's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 16.0). 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. DuctCalc.Ca sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. IBCconnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DuctCalc.Ca ships an update every 4 months, IBCconnect every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DuctCalc.Ca versus IBCconnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuctCalc.CaIBCconnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiras KneifatiIBC Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

DuctCalc.Ca

All ratings20 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%

IBCconnect

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DuctCalc.Ca

One-time4
  • One Month Full Air Flow$6.99
  • Three Months Full Air Flow$17.99
  • Six Months Full Air Flow$29.99
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  • One Year Full Air Flow$49.99
None

IBCconnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DuctCalc.Ca free?
DuctCalc.Ca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IBCconnect free?
IBCconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DuctCalc.Ca or IBCconnect have ads?
Neither DuctCalc.Ca nor IBCconnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DuctCalc.Ca or IBCconnect?
DuctCalc.Ca ships an update every 4 months, and IBCconnect every 6 months. Most recently, DuctCalc.Ca was updated on October 1, 2026 and IBCconnect on October 3, 2026.

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