Comparison

HVAC Formulator vs Ductulator

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

Head to head
About

HVAC Formulator

This app provides HVAC professionals with over 900 essential formulas and calculations for load calculations and system design. It supports both US and Metric units, offers instant switching, and includes 23 calculator categories and over 460 unit conversions. Designed for field use, it works offline and allows users to save and share results.

Highlights
  • Over 900 formulas and calculations
  • US & Metric unit support
  • 23 calculator categories
  • 460+ unit conversions
  • 8 temperature scales
  • Offline functionality
  • Save and share results
Features
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HVAC FORMULATOR is the essential tool for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning professionals. With over 900 formulas and calculations, it covers everything from basic load calculations to advanced system design — all in your pocket. US & METRIC SUPPORT — Switch instantly between US (Imperial) and Metric (SI) units. Results display in both systems so you always have the value you need. Input labels and conversions update automatically. 23 CALCULATOR CATEGORIES including: - Cooling Load — Sensible, latent, and total cooling calculations, tons, EER, COP, and sensible heat ratio - Fan Laws — Speed and diameter affinity laws for CFM, pressure, and horsepower - Duct Sizing — Velocity, round and rectangular sizing, equivalent diameter, aspect ratio - Ventilation Rate — ASHRAE 62.1 breathing zone, air changes per hour, exhaust fan sizing - Electrical — Ohm's Law, single and three-phase power, motor FLA, watts to BTU/h - Gas Laws — Boyle's, Charles's, Gay-Lussac's, Combined, and Ideal Gas Law - Psychrometrics — Bypass factor, mixed air temperature, percent outside air, dew point - Hydronic Formulas — Heat transfer, flow rate, pipe velocity, expansion tank, Cv coefficient - Boiler — Efficiency calculations, BTU output, heat absorption - Refrigeration — Tonnage output, compression ratio, mass flow rate, COP - Ductwork — Velocity, velocity pressure, total pressure, equivalent round - Airside — Sensible heat, latent heat, total heat (US and Metric) - Piping — Pipe area, weight, friction loss, expansion, Hazen-Williams, 70+ formulas - Steam — Condensate loads, fuel calculations, steam flow - Pump Laws — Break horsepower, suction head, pump affinity laws - Energy — Fuel values for oil, gas, coal, propane, ethanol, and more - Heating Design — Electric heating, baseboard, radiant ceiling, boiler capacity, hydronic snow melting - Heating Requirement — Insulation-based load calculations - Humidity — Specific humidity, relative humidity, sensible and latent heat - Loads — Temperature loads, heat gains from lights, equipment, and machines - Temperature — Mixed air, liquid mixing, final temperature calculations - Waterside System — Total heat, evaporator and condenser flow rates - Air Change Rate — Air changes per hour, air flow rate 460+ UNIT CONVERSIONS across 16 categories: Metric, Pressures, BTU, Linear, Square, Cubic, Liquid Measures, Weights, Flows, Power, Horsepower, Watts, Hydraulic, Ft-Lbs, Sand/Volume, and HVAC-specific conversions. 8 TEMPERATURE SCALES — Convert between Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, Rankine, Reaumur, Newton, Delisle, and Romer. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS: - Search across all 900+ formulas instantly - Mark favorites for quick access - Save calculation history with full breakdown - Share and export results - Clean, fast interface designed for field use - Works offline — no internet required HVAC FORMULATOR is a professional-grade tool built for HVAC technicians, engineers, contractors, and students. New formulas and features are added regularly.

About

Ductulator

Instantly calculate HVAC duct sizes based on airflow, friction rate, or velocity. This tool provides accurate duct dimensions in seconds without needing charts, supporting various duct types and units.

Highlights
  • Instant duct sizing
  • Friction rate or velocity calculation
  • Multiple valid duct dimensions
  • IP and SI units support
  • Detailed sizing mode
  • Rectangular, circular, and flexible ducts
Features
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Size HVAC ducts instantly using airflow, friction or velocity. Get accurate duct dimensions in seconds — no charts required. • Get a range of suitable duct sizes based on friction rate or velocity. • Get multiple valid duct dimensions instantly. • Tap on Friction Rate or Velocity to toggle between calculation methods. • IP and SI units. • Detailed sizing mode to adjust the duct dimensions and air flow rates. • Supports rectangular, circular and flexible ducts. • Automatic friction and velocity updates. Calculations are based on standard air 0.075 lb/ft3 (1.2 kg/m3) in clean galvanized steel or non-metallic flexible ducts. Any feedback is welcome, and will be the basis for future updates.

Screenshots

HVAC Formulator4 screens
Ductulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ductulator at 4.7 against HVAC Formulator's 2.0. Ductulator also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 9%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, 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

HVAC Formulator costs $4.99 and Ductulator $3.99 up front. HVAC Formulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ductulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ductulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ductulator has 317 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of HVAC Formulator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ductulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HVAC Formulator versus Ductulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHVAC FormulatorDuctulator
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (317 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1317 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#197#36 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHistorycentral.comWassim Murr

Customer experience

HVAC Formulator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative72.7%

Ductulator

All ratings317 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral13.6%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HVAC Formulator

One-time1
  • HVAC Pro$3.99
None

Ductulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HVAC Formulator free?
HVAC Formulator costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ductulator free?
Ductulator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HVAC Formulator or Ductulator?
Ductulator is rated higher. HVAC Formulator averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ductulator averages 4.7 from 317 ratings.
Do HVAC Formulator or Ductulator have ads?
Neither HVAC Formulator nor Ductulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HVAC Formulator or Ductulator?
HVAC Formulator ships an update every 2 months, and Ductulator every 2 months. Most recently, HVAC Formulator was updated on September 5, 2026 and Ductulator on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, HVAC Formulator or Ductulator?
HVAC Formulator currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and Ductulator at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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