Comparison

A vs NovaFlow Pass

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

Head to head
About

A

This utility app calculates the A-Number for deposited weld metal based on its chemical composition. It simplifies the process of comparing weld metal composition against ASME Section IX standards, aiding in procedure qualification and ensuring compliance.

Highlights
  • Determines A-Number from chemical composition
  • Compares weld metal to ASME Section IX ranges
  • Aids in procedure qualification
  • Supports ASME Section IX 2023 Edition
  • Provides accurate results
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Background The A-Number is essential variable in most of the welding process in ASME Section IX. A-Number in WPS does not refer to the filler wire or electrode chemical composition, it refers to the deposited weld metal chemical composition. The filler metal and deposited weld metal have different chemical composition. Acceptable method of determining weld metal chemical composition is given in QW-404.5 of ASME Section IX. Applicable Code / Edition & Standards The weld metal A-Number determination is in accordance with ASME Section IX 2023 Edition. Utility This app determine the assigned A-Number based on chemical composition in a "as weld" condition. Weld metal A-Number is used for procedure qualification. Changes in weld metal A-Number may require procedure re-qualification. Competitive Edge There is no app available in the market to determine weld metal A-Number. User mostly compare weld metal composition against ranges given in ASME Section IX. This handy tool makes life easy by comparing the chemical composition to that of the ranges for given A-Number and provide accurate result. Target Audience This app targets inspection agencies, pressure items manufacturing organizations, quality control personnel, welders, welding operators, students who are involved in welding trades and institutions who are doing procedure qualification testing.

About

NovaFlow Pass

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NovaFlow Pass: Empowering your idle devices to build a self-hosted password warehouse. Key Features: 1. Ultimate Privatization: Support self-hosting on any device; your old phone can be transformed into a private server. 2. NovaFlow™ Real-time Sync: Based on E2EE (End-to-End Encryption) channels, achieving seamless multi-terminal state relay. 3. Sovereign Data Security: Full-path AES military-grade encryption, data never leaves local storage, no fear of cloud leaks. 4. Intelligent Ecosystem Integration: Native AI-powered, deeply integrated with cross-browser plugins. Subscriber Benefits: 1. Subscribers can fully unlock Nova services. Auto-Renewal Membership Description: 1. Subscription Period: 1 month (Monthly), 3 months (Quarterly), 12 months (Yearly). 2. Payment: Charged to the iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. 3. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration; the subscription period extends upon successful payment. 4. Cancellation: To cancel, manually turn off auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. 5. Privacy Policy: https://www.xinflow.cn/privacy.html 6. User Agreement: https://www.xinflow.cn/user_protocol.html 7. Auto-Renewal Agreement: https://www.xinflow.cn/autorenew_agreement.html

Screenshots

A4 screens
NovaFlow Pass4 screens

Verdict

The call

A and NovaFlow Pass are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. A sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NovaFlow Pass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A ships an update every 10 months, NovaFlow Pass every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
A versus NovaFlow Pass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterANovaFlow Pass
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShabbir Ahmed海瑞 束

In-app purchases

1 purchases

A

One-time1
  • Non-Consumable Subscription$1.99
4 purchases

NovaFlow Pass

Subscriptions3
  • 连续包月$0.991 Month
  • 连续包季$2.993 Months
  • 连续包年$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • 专业版$9.99

Questions

Is A free?
A is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NovaFlow Pass free?
NovaFlow Pass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A or NovaFlow Pass have ads?
Neither A nor NovaFlow Pass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A or NovaFlow Pass?
A ships an update every 10 months, and NovaFlow Pass every 6 months. Most recently, A was updated on November 3, 2026 and NovaFlow Pass on October 25, 2026.

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