Comparison

CalcSteam vs PIDSimLab

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

Head to head
About

CalcSteam

This application calculates various thermodynamic properties of water and steam, including density, enthalpy, and viscosity. It supports a wide range of input and output units and allows users to email their results.

Highlights
  • Density calculation
  • Enthalpy calculation
  • Entropy calculation
  • Viscosity calculation
  • Heat capacity calculation
  • Support for numerous units
  • Email results
Features
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CalcSteam calculated the following thermodynamic values of water, superheated steam and saturated steam: • density • enthalpy • entropy • internal energy • cp, isobaric heat capacity • cv, isochoric heat capacity • isentropic exponent • dynamic viscosity • kinematic viscosity • thermal conductivity • speed of sound A large number of units for input and output are provided. You can send the results by email.

About

PIDSimLab

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PIDSimLab — PID Simulator PIDSimLab is a lightweight PID simulator built to help you understand and practice PID tuning. Adjust Kp, Ki, and Kd and instantly see how the system responds on a live step-response chart. Save traces and compare runs to find stable, fast, and smooth settings. Key features PID tuning: Edit Kp / Ki / Kd and observe the response immediately Time duration control: Adjust the simulation duration to observe system behavior across different time scales Start / Stop control: Run and pause simulations with a tap Test profiles: Try preset scenarios to speed up experimentation Real-time charts: Visualize the response curve as it evolves Save traces: Store runs and compare results across different settings Simple UI: Designed for quick learning and practical use PIDSimLab is useful for students, hobbyists, and engineers who want a clean, focused environment for exploring PID behavior.

Screenshots

CalcSteam4 screens
PIDSimLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CalcSteam at 11.0 against PIDSimLab's 17.6. On price, 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

CalcSteam costs $0.99 and PIDSimLab $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CalcSteam versus PIDSimLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcSteamPIDSimLab
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 47 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpeace softwareBZP DESTEK SISTEMLERI TEKNOLOJI ARGE SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

CalcSteam

No in-app purchases

None

PIDSimLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcSteam free?
CalcSteam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PIDSimLab free?
PIDSimLab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CalcSteam or PIDSimLab have ads?
Neither CalcSteam nor PIDSimLab shows ads.

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