Comparison

HVAC Pipe Sizer vs TouchDraw 2

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

Head to head
About

HVAC Pipe Sizer

Calculate gas piping systems for low and high pressure. Input flow, pressure, or diameter to find pipe sizes, velocity, and equivalent lengths. Supports English and metric units, with extensive pipe fitting data.

Highlights
  • Low and high pressure gas pipe sizing
  • Calculate flow, pressure drop, diameter, and velocity
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
  • English and metric unit support
  • Built-in pipe fitting equivalent length tables
  • Slider controls for quick adjustments
Features
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The "HVAC Pipe Sizer - Gas Plus" application allows you to quickly size a simple low (less than or equal to 1.5 psi) and/or high (greater than 1.5 psi) pressure gas piping system by inputting a number of piping and gas properties. This application combines the functionality of our popular "HVAC Pipe Sizer - Gas Low" and "HVAC Pipe Sizer - Gas High" applications. This app is now a universal app meaning that it works on both the iPhone and iPad and adjusts its screen size accordingly. For low pressure gas piping, you can specify the total gas flow in ft3/hr (m3/hr) and one of either pressure drop (in. wg or Pa), pipe internal diameter (inches) or gas velocity (ft/s) parameters. The results include both the exact and nominal pipe diameters and the calculated velocity and total pipe equivalent length. If you are analyzing an existing pipe system, there is an option to input the existing pipe internal diameter and one of either pressure drop or gas velocity parameters to derive the calculated gas flow and other remaining properties. For high pressure gas piping, you can specify the total gas flow in ft3/hr (m3/hr), the upstream pressure (psig or kPa), and one of either downstream pressure (psig or kPa), pipe internal diameter (inches) or gas velocity (ft/s) parameters. The results include both the exact and nominal pipe diameters and the calculated velocity and total pipe equivalent length. If you are analyzing an existing pipe system, there is an option to input the existing pipe internal diameter, the upstream pressure, and one of either downstream pressure or gas velocity parameters to derive the calculated gas flow and other remaining properties. You can specify additional parameters such as the type of gas, various properties of the gas, the pipe material type, the total length of pipe, quantities for up to 11 different types of pipe fittings, and much more. You can also choose to display values in either english or metric units. This application includes built-in pipe fitting equivalent length and nominal pipe sizing tables for a wide variety of pipe material types and diameters. This application uses slider controls that allow you to quickly increment or decrement the input values and immediately observe the calculated results. You can also manually input exact values. This app now includes the HVAC Equipment Locator. Click here for details: http://bit.ly/1yTq539 The "HVAC Pipe Sizer - Gas Plus" 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

TouchDraw 2

Create vector drawings and diagrams with an intuitive interface designed for touch and Apple Pencil. Ideal for flowcharts, floor plans, and technical layouts, it offers smart tools for precision and flexibility. Unlock the full experience with a one-time purchase after a free trial.

Highlights
  • Intuitive gesture-based interface
  • Smart shape recognition and snapping
  • Layers, dimensions, and connector lines
  • Supports SVG, PDF, PNG, and Visio formats
  • iCloud Drive integration
  • Free 7-day trial
Features
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TouchDraw 2 brings the power of vector drawing and diagramming to your iPad and iPhone with an interface that's easy to learn and satisfying to master. Whether you're sketching out ideas, diagramming a process, or drafting a technical layout, TouchDraw gives you the flexibility to work quickly and precisely, without unnecessary complexity. From the first tap, TouchDraw 2 feels intuitive. Use familiar multi-touch gestures and Apple Pencil to draw shapes and lines naturally. Smart guides, snap-to-grid tools, and shape recognition help beginners create polished results, while more advanced users can take advantage of layers, dimension lines, and connectors that stay intelligently linked as you move elements. TouchDraw is perfect for countless scenarios—flowcharts, floor plans, mind maps, technical drawings, illustrations, and more. It adapts to your needs without locking you into a specific workflow. This version includes a free 7-day trial, after which you can unlock the full experience with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no recurring fees—just a single payment to own it forever. Key Features: * Designed for touch and Apple Pencil with an intuitive, gesture-based interface * Smart shape recognition and snapping tools for easy alignment and layout * Layers, dimensions, and connector lines for detailed, organized drawings * Ideal for diagrams, plans, charts, illustrations, and other 2D visuals * Import/export to SVG, PDF, PNG, and Visio® formats; iCloud Drive support Includes a free 7-day trial with a one-time purchase to unlock the full app

Screenshots

HVAC Pipe Sizer4 screens
TouchDraw 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TouchDraw 2 at Free against HVAC Pipe Sizer's $7.99. TouchDraw 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). HVAC Pipe Sizer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

TouchDraw 2 is free to download; HVAC Pipe Sizer costs $7.99 up front. HVAC Pipe Sizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TouchDraw 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HVAC Pipe Sizer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchDraw 2 has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of HVAC Pipe Sizer's written reviews are positive against 74% of TouchDraw 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HVAC Pipe Sizer ships an update every 12 months, TouchDraw 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HVAC Pipe Sizer versus TouchDraw 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHVAC Pipe SizerTouchDraw 2
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.9 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better73.9% of reviews
Number of ratings121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarmel Software CorporationElevenworks LLC

Customer experience

HVAC Pipe Sizer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

TouchDraw 2

All ratings21 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral19.0%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative13.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HVAC Pipe Sizer

One-time1
  • HVAC Equipment Locator$9.99
2 purchases

TouchDraw 2

One-time2
  • Free TrialFree
  • Unlock Editing$14.99

Questions

Is HVAC Pipe Sizer free?
HVAC Pipe Sizer costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TouchDraw 2 free?
TouchDraw 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HVAC Pipe Sizer or TouchDraw 2?
HVAC Pipe Sizer is rated higher. HVAC Pipe Sizer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TouchDraw 2 averages 3.9 from 21 ratings.
Do HVAC Pipe Sizer or TouchDraw 2 have ads?
Neither HVAC Pipe Sizer nor TouchDraw 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HVAC Pipe Sizer or TouchDraw 2?
HVAC Pipe Sizer ships an update every 12 months, and TouchDraw 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, HVAC Pipe Sizer was updated on September 26, 2026 and TouchDraw 2 on October 14, 2026.

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