Comparison

Thread Calculators vs Gear Formula

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

Head to head
About

Thread Calculators

This app provides precise thread-cutting data for various international standards. It assists machinists, engineers, and CNC professionals in quickly finding essential measurements and detailed tables for thread dimensions and cutting values.

Highlights
  • Supports international thread standards (M, UNC, NPT, etc.)
  • Tap Hole Size Calculator
  • Bolt Diameter Guide
  • Tap Hole Forming Data
  • Tap Hole Repair Values
  • Detailed thread dimension tables
Features
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Get quick and accurate thread-cutting data with this complete thread calculator app. It supports a wide range of international thread standards, including M, MF, UNC, UNF, UNEF, UNR, UNS, NPT, NPTF, NPSC, NPSF, NPSL, NPSM, BA, BSP, BSF, BSW, BSPP, TR, and TRF. Whether you're a machinist, engineer, or CNC professional, this app helps you find the right measurements instantly. Access detailed tables for thread dimensions and cutting values in one place. Key tools included: - Tap Hole Size Calculator – Find the correct drill size for perfect threading - Bolt Diameter Guide – Quickly check standard bolt dimensions - Tap Hole Forming Data – Accurate values for forming taps - Tap Hole Repair Values – Fix damaged threads with the correct specs This app is your handy companion for fast, reliable, and precise thread-cutting calculations.

About

Gear Formula

Features
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Gear Formula: Calc & Simulator is a visual gear calculator and simulator for real-world transmission planning, learning, and quick design exploration. Built for bicycle riders, RC car builders, robotics teams, automotive tinkerers, mechanical engineering learners, DIY gearbox makers, and education use cases, the app helps you understand how gear choices affect ratio, speed, torque, and motion. What you can do: - Explore different gear families with clear visual selection flows. - Calculate gear ratio, RPM change, torque change, and drivetrain behavior. - Edit transmission values and see the simulator update in real time. - Compare how tooth counts and key parameters change the result. - Use guided validation feedback to review whether a setup looks balanced or too extreme. - Save and revisit useful configurations with Pro features. - Share saved configurations through app links with Pro features. Supported gear families in the current app: - Chain and sprocket - Spur gear pair - Planetary gear set - Bevel gear pair - Worm drive - Rack and pinion - Compound train Designed for multiple audiences: - Bicycle - RC Car - Robotics - Automotive - Mechanical Engineering - DIY Gearbox - Education Why Gear Formula is useful: - It is faster than doing repeated ratio math by hand. - It makes gear behavior easier to understand visually. - It helps users move from “What does this gear setup do?” to “Is this setup good for my goal?” - It works well for quick mobile checking, concept exploration, and learning. Important: Gear Formula is a reference and educational tool. Calculations, simulations, and validation guidance are not a substitute for professional engineering review, safety testing, or manufacturing verification. Free and Pro: The free version supports core calculation and simulation. Pro unlocks advanced workflow features such as Save, Share, Bookmark, and Validate, and also removes ads. Whether you are tuning cadence, exploring gearbox reduction, teaching gear fundamentals, or testing drivetrain ideas on the go, Gear Formula gives you a practical mobile workspace for gear calculation and simulation!

Screenshots

Thread Calculators4 screens
Gear Formula4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gear Formula at Free against Thread Calculators's $1.99. Thread Calculators's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Gear Formula is free to download; Thread Calculators costs $1.99 up front. Gear Formula sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Thread Calculators asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Thread Calculators versus Gear Formula: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThread CalculatorsGear Formula
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKantaben GorasiyaLe Minh Tran

In-app purchases

None

Thread Calculators

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Gear Formula

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlock Pro Features$2.99

Questions

Is Thread Calculators free?
Thread Calculators costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gear Formula free?
Gear Formula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thread Calculators or Gear Formula have ads?
Gear Formula shows ads; Thread Calculators does not.

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