SSAB WeldCalc vs Material Numbers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SSAB WeldCalc
This tool quickly calculates welding parameters like preheat temperatures, heat input, and machine settings. It also provides a risk analysis and allows users to save and share results as PDFs.
- Welding parameter calculation
- Preheat and interpass temperature recommendations
- Heat input calculation
- Welding machine setting recommendations
- Risk analysis
- Save and share results as PDF
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The SSAB WeldCalc app is a simplified version of the advanced SSAB WeldCalc desktop pro version. Based on the welding method, the welding joint, steel grades and thicknesses, it gives you the result in seconds: - Recommended preheat and interpass temperatures. - Recommended minimum and maximum heat input. - Recommended welding machine settings (amps, volts and travel speed). - Risk analysis. You can save the results on your device and share them as PDF. WeldClac is available in English, Turkish, Portugal, Hungary, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, France, Finland, Italy, Korea, Russia, Swedish, Chinese, Japanese, Czech, Poland, indonesian and Thai Contact details marketing@ssab.com
Material Numbers
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M Numbers: Quick lookup of base metal weldability grouping numbers (Material Numbers) for welding procedure and performance qualification. Data is provided by C-spec from the master source used for generation, proof-reading and maintenance of AWS B2.1 Table C.1 and C.2.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Material Numbers at none against SSAB WeldCalc's shown. Material Numbers also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months). SSAB WeldCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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.
SSAB WeldCalc ships an update every 9 months, Material Numbers every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSAB WeldCalc | Material Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SSAB AB | ASMEIX CORPORATION |
In-app purchases
SSAB WeldCalc
No in-app purchases
Material Numbers
No in-app purchases
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