Comparison

SteamHub 2.0 vs Bellows Design Software

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

Head to head
About

SteamHub 2.0

Features
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The SteamHUB 2.0 is the ideal steam application tool, designed to offer you calculations ranging right across the steam and condensate loop. In addition, it offers useful technical data and acts as a means to connect to Forbes Marshall. Equipped with steam tables and unit conversions, SteamHUB 2.0 acts as your ideal solution provider for all your steam related needs. The user friendly interface ensures that it is easy to navigate through the app, and makes it perfect for steam engineers to use on the go. Forbes Marshall prides itself on being an expert in the field of steam engineering and instrumentation.

About

Bellows Design Software

This application assists in designing metallic bellows type expansion joints according to EJMA Standards. It allows users to input various design parameters and movement inputs to ensure safe and reliable usage. The software performs comprehensive calculations and checks against EJMA conditions for different bellows configurations and materials.

Highlights
  • Design metallic bellows expansion joints
  • Input internal diameter, convolution height, ply thickness, pitch, and number of plies
  • Set design pressure, temperature, and movements
  • Check design parameters against EJMA Standards
  • Calculations for single and dual bellows
  • Includes vibration and bellows forming methods
  • Calculations for tie rods, lugs plate, and hinges
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Bellows Design Software is developed based on EJMA Standards 10th edition. Useful in designing Metallic Bellows type Expansion joints for safe and reliable usage. Select Internal Diameter of Bellows, Convolution Height, Ply thickness, Pitch and Number of Plies. Set Design Pressure and Temperature. Choose Bellows Materials,  Input Axial, Lateral and Angular Movements. Include Collar, Spool and Cycle Life and GO. App checks the design parameters with all set of Conditions to be met as per EJMA Standard. Calculations include Single, Dual Bellows with over a long list of Materials. Other Features : Includes Vibration, Bellows Forming Methods - ( in the creep range, above the creep range ) Calculations for Annealed Bellows. Set Factors - Weld Factor, Fatigue Safety Factor and Forming Method Factor Set Constants for Axial Vibration and Lateral Vibration. Separate Calculations for Tie Rods, Lugs Plate and Hinges are included. Terms of Use : https://sites.google.com/view/bellowsdesignsoftware Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/bellowsdesignsoftware

Screenshots

SteamHub 2.04 screens
Bellows Design Software4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SteamHub 2.0 at none against Bellows Design Software's 2. SteamHub 2.0 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 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. Bellows Design Software sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. SteamHub 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SteamHub 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, Bellows Design Software monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SteamHub 2.0 versus Bellows Design Software: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteamHub 2.0Bellows Design Software
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperForbes Marshall Pvt. Ltd.V PUGAZHENTHI

In-app purchases

None

SteamHub 2.0

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bellows Design Software

Subscriptions2
  • All Access for Bellows3 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • All Access for Bellows Design14 Days trial$299.991 Year

Questions

Is SteamHub 2.0 free?
SteamHub 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bellows Design Software free?
Bellows Design Software is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SteamHub 2.0 or Bellows Design Software have ads?
Neither SteamHub 2.0 nor Bellows Design Software shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SteamHub 2.0 or Bellows Design Software?
SteamHub 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, and Bellows Design Software monthly. Most recently, SteamHub 2.0 was updated on August 21, 2026 and Bellows Design Software on September 15, 2026.

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