Comparison

Bellows Design Software vs NPSH Calculator

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

Head to head
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

About

NPSH Calculator

Features
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NPSH Calculator helps pump engineers, designers and operators quickly estimate suction line head losses and Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) available. Start on the Home screen by entering the pipe data used for head loss calculations: length, flow, internal diameter, pipe material and Hazen–Williams roughness C. Add local losses with the intuitive Fittings screen, where you can add or remove common fittings such as elbows, valves, contractions and foot valves, and see the total fitting coefficient used in the calculation. On the NPSH screen, enter water temperature, site altitude, suction static head and the safety margin you want to apply. The app then calculates: • Flow velocity in the suction pipe • Friction loss in the pipe • Minor losses due to fittings • Total suction head loss • Atmospheric head, vapor pressure head and applied safety margin • NPSH available at the pump suction Results are shown in a clear, scrollable summary that separates input values, head loss results, NPSH inputs, NPSH available and the list of fittings used in the calculation. Explanatory tooltips and on-screen NPSH guidance help students and junior engineers understand where each term comes from and how it affects pump performance. You can switch between US and SI units at any time (ft / gpm / in / °F or m / L/s / mm / °C), and all inputs and results are updated to the selected unit system for consistent, error-free work. Use NPSH Calculator as a fast design and troubleshooting aid when sizing suction lines, reviewing pump selections or checking whether NPSH available comfortably exceeds the NPSH required by the pump manufacturer. Note: This app is intended for preliminary calculations and educational use. Always confirm final designs and pump selections with a qualified engineer and the pump manufacturer.

Screenshots

Bellows Design Software4 screens
NPSH Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bellows Design Software at Free against NPSH Calculator's $1.99. Bellows Design Software also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Bellows Design Software is free to download; NPSH Calculator costs $1.99 up front. Bellows Design Software sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month and NPSH Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bellows Design Software ships an update monthly, NPSH Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bellows Design Software versus NPSH Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBellows Design SoftwareNPSH Calculator
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHITransparent Blue Water LLC

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
1 purchases

NPSH Calculator

One-time1
  • NPSH Industrial$4.99

Questions

Is Bellows Design Software free?
Bellows Design Software is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NPSH Calculator free?
NPSH Calculator costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Bellows Design Software or NPSH Calculator have ads?
Neither Bellows Design Software nor NPSH Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bellows Design Software or NPSH Calculator?
Bellows Design Software ships an update monthly, and NPSH Calculator every 4 months. Most recently, Bellows Design Software was updated on September 15, 2026 and NPSH Calculator on September 14, 2026.

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