Comparison

HVAC ToolKit vs cFormula

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

Head to head
About

HVAC ToolKit

This application provides HVAC engineers with tools for design checks and quick calculations. It offers various calculators for ducting friction, pipe sizing, ventilation, and heat load estimations, with clear instructions and formulas. Users can switch between metric and imperial units, and English or Arabic languages.

Highlights
  • Friction loss calculations
  • Pipe sizing tools
  • Ventilation and pressurization calculators
  • Heat load and pump head estimations
  • Metric/Imperial unit support
  • English/Arabic language options
Features
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The HVAC ToolKit is an easy-to-use app that has been created to assist HVAC engineers in checking their designs and making quick calculations and estimations. The app includes helpful calculation tools for calculating friction losses in ducting, pipe sizing, parking ventilation, staircase pressurization, and estimating heat loads, pump head, fan ESP, among others, where the user is able to enter the required inputs and is given the calculated output. Each tool also includes instructions and abbreviated formulas that have been used to calculate the results. The app can be set to metric or imperial units and/or to the English or Arabic language. Users are expected to have some knowledge and understanding of HVAC engineering in order to use the tools properly. Users are also expected to check that the results are within an acceptable range for their respective projects. If you come across any inconsistencies while using the app or have any recommendations for additional inclusions, please contact us.

About

cFormula

Features
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Customize formulas and calculate at any time. I want to calculate using formulas, but most apps have built-in formulas. There are countless formulas in the world, and it is not easy to find the formula you need to use. Now you can create your own formula within 1 minute. Just 3 steps: 1. Take a photo or select a formula image in the album. 2. Add variables. 3. Enter an expression containing variables. The formula creation is completed, and the calculation is completed instantly by inputting the numerical value of the variable. 【 Main functions 】 ——Take pictures and crop them. ——Select an image and crop it. ——Set formula variables, support uppercase and lowercase letters in English and Latin, and support subscripts. ——A dedicated keyboard for expression input, simple and easy to use. ——Check the expression and prompt for incorrect positions. ——Number specific keyboard, clear and easy to use. ——Supports angle or radian calculation settings. ——Supports calculations such as arithmetic, exponent (power), root, trigonometric function, logarithm, etc. ——Support Scientific notation and factorial calculation. ——Supports constant inputs such as e and π. ——ICloud cloud synchronization creates formulas that are shared across multiple devices and can be used anytime. ——Support restoring after deletion. The deleted formula will be permanently deleted after 30 days. Tip: 1. The simplest formula is to have no images, no variables, and only expressions. You can use it to calculate mathematical formulas with fractions and multiple parentheses. Can be used all at once, next time clear the expression and input a new one. 2. The image of the formula is used to compare the input variable values during use. You can take photos of formulas on books, computer screens, or handwrite them. You can also use other software to edit screenshots of formulas. 3. The dedicated keyboard for expression input is for convenience and ease of use. You can also paste functions that the keyboard does not support in the expression input box, which may bring surprises.

Screenshots

HVAC ToolKit3 screens
cFormula4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: cFormula at Free against HVAC ToolKit's $9.99. HVAC ToolKit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

cFormula is free to download; HVAC ToolKit costs $9.99 up front. cFormula sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HVAC ToolKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HVAC ToolKit ships an update every 3 months, cFormula every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HVAC ToolKit versus cFormula: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHVAC ToolKitcFormula
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamad Jaber疆 边

In-app purchases

None

HVAC ToolKit

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

cFormula

One-time1
  • Fully unlock app$1.99

Questions

Is HVAC ToolKit free?
HVAC ToolKit costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is cFormula free?
cFormula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HVAC ToolKit or cFormula have ads?
cFormula shows ads; HVAC ToolKit does not.
Which is updated more often, HVAC ToolKit or cFormula?
HVAC ToolKit ships an update every 3 months, and cFormula every 5 months. Most recently, HVAC ToolKit was updated on September 8, 2026 and cFormula on August 25, 2026.

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