Comparison

HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator vs Panel Planner

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

Head to head
About

HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator

This app provides advanced calculations for HVAC and sheet metal professionals. It simplifies complex dimensional math, geometry, and trigonometry with specialized functions for ducting, airflow, and construction layouts. Offers a free trial before committing to a subscription.

Highlights
  • Sheet metal calculations (radius, offset, wrapper length)
  • Trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent, arc)
  • HVAC specific calculations (fan law, CFM, velocity)
  • Construction math (dimensional conversions, slopes, rafters)
  • Scientific and fraction calculations
  • Built-in context-sensitive help
Features
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FREE Try Before You Buy trial: Apple does not charge your App Store account during the free trial. The ultimate calculator for HVAC professionals and sheet metal specialists. Transform your workflow with precision calculations for ducting offsets and angle measurements. This advanced construction-math calculator simplifies dimensional math, geometry, trigonometry, and includes custom HVAC functions in one versatile tool. ----- SHEET METAL FUNCTIONS ----- • X, Y, R (radius) calculations • Theta and Segment Radius functions • Conversion between Polar and Rectangular Coordinates • Offset functions for "S"-shaped bends in ductwork • Wrapper length, centerline radius, and angle solutions • Air flow calculations and analysis ----- TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS ----- • Sine, Cosine, Tangent calculations • Arcsine, Arcosine, and Arctangent functions • ArcK Constant for fast Arc Length solutions • Laws of Cosines for non-90° triangles • Right-angle solutions for ductwork dimensions • Complete angle measurement system ----- HVAC SPECIFIC CALCULATIONS ----- • Fan Law Functions for Test and Balance (TAB) • CFM, RPM, SP, and BHP calculations • Velocity and Velocity Pressure measurements • FPM, VP, MPS, and KPa conversions • Air flow and pressure analysis ----- CONSTRUCTION MATH FUNCTIONS ----- • Building dimensional format conversions (feet, inch, fractions, metric) • Area and volume calculations for any shape • Square-ups, slopes, rafters, and drains solutions • Regular and irregular hip/valley rafter length calculations • Plumb, level, and cheek cut angle determinations • Complete stair layout functionality • Circle, column, and cone surface area/volume solutions • D:M to decimal degree conversions ----- MATHEMATICAL CAPABILITIES ----- • Parenthesis operators for complex formulas • Order of operations with mathematical hierarchy • Square, cube, square root, and cube root calculations • Scientific notation and decimal precision • Fraction calculations from 1/2" to 1/64" • Standard calculator functionality with backspace editing • Built-in context-sensitive Help feature ----- PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS ----- • Dimensional math problems for sheet metal layout • Imperial and metric unit conversions • Arc, circle, column, and cone measurements • Offset calculations for ductwork • Air flow and velocity conversions • Right angle and rafter solutions • Stair layout calculations (risers/treads) TRUSTED TECHNOLOGY Built on 30+ years of industry experience, this app delivers professional-grade reliability that technicians depend on. Using the same Construction Master dimensional calculator engine that has been the industry standard for over 30 years, it helps you tackle complex calculations with confidence. PROFESSIONAL ADVANTAGE Developed alongside leading industrial training organizations, this calculator brings proven tools to your device. With HVAC and sheet metal terminology consistent with trade standards, it serves both professionals and apprentices in training. Transform your workflow with the calculator that helps top professionals increase accuracy, eliminate errors, and boost productivity with every calculation. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Start with a free trial period. Subscriptions offered will automatically renew at the end of the chosen period. Upon purchase confirmation and completion of a free trial, payment will be charged to your Apple account. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off or the subscription is canceled in settings at least one day (24 hours) before the subscription period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple account Settings > Account (Apple ID) > Subscriptions. TRADEMARKS Sheet Metal/HVAC Pro™ is a trademark and Calculated Industries® is a registered trademark of Calculated Industries, Inc. Copyright 2025 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Panel Planner

Simulate and manage your home's electrical panel. Map circuits, track live loads, and plan new installations with realistic visualizations. Designed for clarity and privacy, it stores all data locally.

Highlights
  • Build custom electrical panels
  • Add and simulate device loads
  • Live current load calculations
  • Color-coded safety status indicators
  • Save up to 10 panel configurations
  • Offline and private data storage
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Plan, visualize, and manage your home's electrical system — right from your iPhone. Circuit Breaker Panel is an interactive residential electrical panel simulator that lets you map out every circuit in your home, track real-time current loads, and plan new circuits before you ever call an electrician. BUILD YOUR PANEL Install single-pole (120V) and double-pole (240V) breakers in any configuration. Choose from 15A, 20A, 30A, 40A, 50A, and 60A ratings. Support for 24, 30, and 40-slot panels with 100A, 150A, 200A, and 400A main breakers. ADD YOUR DEVICES Populate each circuit with the real appliances and devices in your home. Choose from 20 common presets — refrigerator, HVAC, EV charger, dryer, and more — or enter any custom wattage. Toggle devices on and off to simulate real-world usage scenarios. LIVE LOAD CALCULATIONS Current draw is calculated automatically for every circuit (Amps = Watts ÷ Voltage). Watch each breaker's load bar update in real time as you switch devices on and off. COLOR-CODED SAFETY STATUS Know at a glance which circuits are safe and which are at risk: Green glow — circuit is within safe range (under 70% load) Yellow glow — load is climbing, approaching capacity (70–90%) Red pulsing glow — circuit is overloaded, breaker would trip (over 90%) SAVE UP TO 10 PANELS Save and restore up to 10 complete panel configurations. Perfect for planning a renovation, comparing layouts, or managing panels across multiple properties. DESIGNED FOR CLARITY A realistic panel enclosure with a center bus bar, physical breaker switches, and load bars on every circuit give you an intuitive feel for your home's electrical system — no electrical engineering degree required. FULLY OFFLINE & PRIVATE No account. No internet connection. No data collection of any kind. Your panel configurations are stored only on your device.

Screenshots

HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator4 screens
Panel Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator at Free against Panel Planner's $0.99. HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator also leads on ratings volume (89 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Panel Planner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating and ads 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

HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator is free to download; Panel Planner costs $0.99 up front. HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Panel Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator against 5.0 for Panel Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator versus Panel Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHVAC & Sheet Metal CalculatorPanel Planner
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (89 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 23 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCalculated IndustriesJeremy Goldschmidt

Customer experience

HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator

All ratings82 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Panel Planner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Full Access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 Year Full Access7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Panel Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator free?
HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panel Planner free?
Panel Planner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator or Panel Planner?
Panel Planner is rated higher. HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Panel Planner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator or Panel Planner have ads?
Neither HVAC & Sheet Metal Calculator nor Panel Planner shows ads.

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