IHWAP Diagnostics vs CoolCalc Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IHWAP Diagnostics
This application assists with home weatherization by quantifying air leakage, calculating ventilation needs, and assessing duct system pressure against program standards. It helps prioritize air sealing and ensures compliance with energy efficiency guidelines.
- Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD)
- Total External Static Pressure (TESP) calculation
- ASHRAE ventilation requirements
- Leakage reduction potential estimation
- ENERGY STAR compliance checks
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Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) Diagnostics application for the University of Illinois. This app is the product of a collaboration between the Indoor Climate Research & Training Center’s Senior Weatherization Trainer, Nate Price, and me. The Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD) function will quantify the connection between the house and a zone and between that zone and the outdoors. It will also estimate the total leakage reduction potential in the zone, which should assist with prioritizing air sealing measures. The Total External Static Pressure (TESP) function will calculate total pressure and the pressure caused by the various components of a duct system and compare them to Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) standards for recommended replacement options. The American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) function will calculate home ventilation requirements ensuring proper pollutant control and ENERGY STAR compliance.
CoolCalc Scan
Capture precise 3D room scans using your device's LiDAR sensor. Organize projects, integrate with a web platform for advanced visualization, and export models in industry-standard formats. Ideal for professionals needing accurate spatial data.
- Precise LiDAR scanning
- Detailed 3D model capture
- Project organization
- CoolCalc platform integration
- Industry-standard export formats
- Multi-room scanning
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Free Scanning — Paid Web Features This iOS app is a companion to CoolCalc. Scanning is free. To use your scan results for ACCA Manual J, Manual S, or Manual D calculations, you’ll need a separate paid subscription or single-project purchase in app.coolcalc.com, our web app. KEY FEATURES • Precise LiDAR Scanning Capture detailed 3D models of rooms with accurate measurements. Document walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and room geometry with professional-grade precision. • Project Organization Create projects for different properties or jobs. Scan multiple rooms and keep everything organized in one place. • CoolCalc Platform Integration Connect your scans with the CoolCalc web platform. Upload your models for advanced processing and visualization with interactive 3D viewers. • Professional Export Export your 3D models in industry-standard formats. Share scans with clients, colleagues, or use them in other professional tools. • Multi-Room Scanning Document entire properties efficiently. Scan room by room and combine them into complete building models. IDEAL FOR Perfect for HVAC professionals, contractors, architects, interior designers, and anyone who needs accurate spatial measurements for their work. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad with LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and later, iPad Pro 2020 and later) • iOS 17.5 or later • Account required for platform integration features
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: IHWAP Diagnostics at 100% against CoolCalc Scan's 0%. IHWAP Diagnostics also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). CoolCalc Scan's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
IHWAP Diagnostics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of IHWAP Diagnostics's written reviews are positive against 0% of CoolCalc Scan's.
IHWAP Diagnostics ships an update every 5 months, CoolCalc Scan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IHWAP Diagnostics | CoolCalc Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 2.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Travis Jenkins | Cool Calc Inc. |
Customer experience
IHWAP Diagnostics
CoolCalc Scan
In-app purchases
IHWAP Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
CoolCalc Scan
No in-app purchases
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