Comparison

HVAC Duct Sizer vs Digiduct

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

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About

HVAC Duct Sizer

This app provides quick and simple HVAC duct sizing analysis. It allows users to calculate duct dimensions based on airflow or existing dimensions, and can also determine a range of duct sizes. Results can be emailed for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Duct sizing by airflow
  • Duct sizing by dimensions
  • Range of duct sizes calculation
  • Rectangular, round, and oval duct shapes
  • English and Metric unit options
  • Email results with CSV attachment
  • HVAC Equipment Locator
Features
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The HVAC Duct Sizer app is the #1 selling duct sizing application for the Apple iPhone and iPad. Tens of thousands of happy users have downloaded this useful application for performing quick and simple duct sizing analysis. The HVAC Duct Sizer is a universal duct sizing app so that it works on both the iPhone and iPad and adjusts its screen size accordingly. Just a couple of comments from our users: "I'll be presenting your iPhone program to my HVAC class as an easy compact tool to have in hand when making sales and service calls." - R. Black "I like this app and use it daily" - V. Joe The Duct Sizer application allows you to quickly size one HVAC duct run or a range of duct sizes using the constant friction method. Think of this application as a digital version of the classic Trane Ductulator. In the "Size by Airflow" mode, you can specify the total airflow in CFM (or L/s), the aspect ratio and one of either the velocity of air or the friction loss per 100 feet (30 meters). The results include both the exact and rounded height and width (or diameter) dimensions and the calculated velocity and friction loss. In the "Size by Dimensions" mode, you can analyze an existing duct system. There are options to input the existing duct dimensions and one of either the airflow or velocity values to derive the calculated duct friction loss. In the "Range of Duct Sizes" mode, you can specify minimum and maximum friction loss and airflow values to display a range of duct sizes that fall in between the friction loss bounds. You can specify additional parameters such as the duct shape (rectangular, round, or oval), the air temperature and the air pressure. You can also choose to display values in either English (IP) or Metric (SI) units. This application uses slider controls that allow you to quickly increment or decrement the input values and immediately observe the calculated results. Finally, you can email all of the inputs and results from all 3 input modes to perform further analysis using your desktop computer. The email includes a PDF report, HTML text and a .CSV attachment that can be imported into any popular spreadsheet. The "HVAC Duct Sizer" application was designed by Carmel Software Corporation, a leader in HVAC design software since 1995. In fact, Autodesk (the makers of AutoCAD) acquired our load calculation software and incorporated it into their leading 3D modeling software called Revit. In addition, we developed a number of customized apps for ASHRAE, DNV GL, and other organizations. We also offer the following additional apps for the iPhone and iPad: 1. HVAC Residential Load Calcs for iPhone and iPad 2. HVAC Quick Load Plus 3. HVAC Quick Load 4. HVAC Toolkit 5. HVAC Pipe Sizer – Gas Low Pressure 6. HVAC Pipe Sizer - Gas High Pressure 7. HVAC Pipe Sizer – Liquid 8. HVAC Pipe Sizer – Steam 9. Steam Tables 10. Psychrometric Plus 11. Psychrometric LT 12. HVAC Pipe Sizer Plus 13. HVAC Pipe Sizer Gas Plus 14. HVAC Toolkit Ultimate 15. HVAC Equipment Locator 16. HVAC ResLoad-J 17. HVAC Psych HD

About

Digiduct

This HVAC tool assists professionals with duct sizing calculations based on ASHRAE standards. It supports multiple duct shapes and offers intelligent features to ensure accurate and reliable designs for real-world scenarios.

Highlights
  • Duct sizing for rectangular, round, and flat oval ducts
  • Customizable dimensions with locked values
  • Duct location intelligence for context-aware sizing
  • Calculations based on CFM, pressure drop, or velocity
  • Alerts for exceeding pressure drop or velocity limits
Features
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The Digiduct app is a powerful tool designed for HVAC professionals, supporting everything from design calculations to real-time field verification. Built utilizing the equations and recommendations from the ASHRAE Fundamentals – Duct Design chapter, it ensures your calculations are accurate and reliable, saving you time and reducing errors. Key Features: • Multiple Shape Sizing Options: Supports sizing for rectangular, round, and flat oval ducts, offering flexibility for various duct designs. • Customizable Dimensions: For rectangular and oval ducts, users can lock in one dimension, and the app calculates the other, ensuring precise results based on CFM, pressure drop due to friction, or velocity. • Duct Location Intelligence: offers the user predefined parameters to use as starting point and reference when selecting duct sizes so users at HVAC experience level can make confident selections. Why Choose Digiduct? Unlike other duct sizing tools, Digiduct goes above and beyond. It doesn’t just provide basic size outputs—it evaluates the location and context of your duct (high-pressure vs. low-pressure, shaft vs. plenum), alerting you if your selection exceeds maximum pressure drop or velocity limits. This added layer of intelligence ensures higher accuracy and gives users confidence that their sizing is optimal for the application. Get the assurance of precision with Digiduct—designed to meet the demands of real-world HVAC scenarios.

Screenshots

HVAC Duct Sizer4 screens
Digiduct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Digiduct at Free against HVAC Duct Sizer's $4.99. Digiduct also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). HVAC Duct Sizer's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On ratings volume, 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

Digiduct is free to download; HVAC Duct Sizer costs $4.99 up front. HVAC Duct Sizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Digiduct asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digiduct holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HVAC Duct Sizer ships an update every 6 months, Digiduct every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HVAC Duct Sizer versus Digiduct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHVAC Duct SizerDigiduct
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (9 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings911 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarmel Software CorporationSyska Hennessy Group

Customer experience

HVAC Duct Sizer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative30.8%

Digiduct

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HVAC Duct Sizer

One-time1
  • HVAC Equipment Locator$9.99
None

Digiduct

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HVAC Duct Sizer free?
HVAC Duct Sizer costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Digiduct free?
Digiduct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HVAC Duct Sizer or Digiduct?
Digiduct is rated higher. HVAC Duct Sizer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Digiduct averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do HVAC Duct Sizer or Digiduct have ads?
Neither HVAC Duct Sizer nor Digiduct shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HVAC Duct Sizer or Digiduct?
HVAC Duct Sizer ships an update every 6 months, and Digiduct every 2 months. Most recently, HVAC Duct Sizer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Digiduct on September 12, 2026.

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