Comparison

Steam Tools vs TurboTool®

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

Head to head
About

Steam Tools

This application provides quick access to steam tables with thermodynamic data for water/steam and a tool to help size saturated steam pipelines. It allows users to input pressure or temperature to retrieve relevant data and offers output in various standardized units.

Highlights
  • Steam Tables for thermodynamic data
  • Saturated Steam Pipe Sizing tool
  • Input pressure or temperature
  • Output data in standardized units
  • Access to water/steam thermodynamic data
Features
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Spirax Sarco would like to introduce our free application to assist customers in identifying the right steam tools for the job. Spirax Sarco is the global leader in the supply of engineered solutions for the efficient design, maintenance and operation of industrial and commercial steam systems. The Steam Tools app enables quick and easy access to both our Steam Tables and a Saturated Steam Pipe Sizing tool. The Steam Tables cover the thermodynamic data for water/steam, supporting the design and operation of expert steam/water equipment. You simply need to enter a pressure or a temperature into the app, returning: - The corresponding pressure or temperature. - Water (hf) (Sensible Heat) - Evaporation (hfg) (Latent Heat) - Steam (hg) (Total Heat) - Specific Volume Steam The pipe sizing tool allows access to Saturated Steam pipeline data, helping you to size a pipeline. To enhance the feature set, both tools offer the output of this data into a range of different standardised units. Download today to get access to this useful tool, and the opportunity to see what else Spirax Sarco can offer. You can also sign up to our service and we will keep you up-to-date with future enhancements of our application and provide you with details our steam solutions. For more information on Spirax Sarco go to http://www.spiraxsarco.com.

About

TurboTool®

This app assists service technicians in diagnosing and troubleshooting Danfoss Turbocor® compressors in the field. It helps identify symptoms, explore potential causes, and provides recommended next steps, along with quick reference charts and service literature.

Highlights
  • Compressor component diagnosis
  • Symptom identification and cause analysis
  • Recommended troubleshooting steps
  • Access to quick reference charts
  • Service literature and manuals
  • Spare parts identification via scanning
  • Service videos for component repair
Features
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The TurboTool® app makes it easy for service technicians to troubleshoot Danfoss Turbocor® compressors out in the field. You can use the app to help you identify symptoms, work through possible causes, and get recommended next steps. You can also instantly access TurboTool® quick reference charts. Please note that the recommendations found in the app are intended for experienced professionals familiar with Turbocor® compressors. TurboTool® should not be used by non-professionals without adequate training. How to Use When starting up TurboTool®, you'll first be taken to the Component tab, which displays a cutaway image of a Danfoss Turbocor® compressor. Select which component is having issues and TurboTool® will display a list of symptoms you can match with the compressor being serviced. You can also resolve issues on the Compressor tab by selecting symptoms on a compressor level. Both tabs allow you to see potential causes, solutions, and service literature to reference for further information. The Verify tab provides the correct operating parameters for key components, eliminating the need to keep paper documents on hand. TurboTool® also gives you access to service videos that demonstrate how to remove, install, and rebuild key components in Turbocor® compressors as well as hundreds of pages of parts catalogs and training manuals. Finally, TurboTool® helps you quickly identify required spare parts. Simply scan the compressor's serial # using your smartphone camera or enter the part or model number, and the app will display potential spare parts kits. Support For TurboTool® support, please email turbocorsupport.us@danfoss.com. You can visit http://turbocor.danfoss.com for more information and contact details. Engineering Tomorrow Danfoss engineers advanced technologies that enable us to build a better, smarter and more efficient tomorrow. In the world’s growing cities, we ensure the supply of fresh food and optimal comfort in our homes and offices, while meeting the need for energy-efficient infrastructure, connected systems and integrated renewable energy. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, motor control and mobile machinery. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933 and today, Danfoss holds market-leading positions, employing 28,000 people and serving customers in more than 100 countries. We are privately held by the founding family. Read more about us at www.danfoss.com. Terms and Conditions apply for use of the app.

Screenshots

Steam Tools4 screens
TurboTool®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TurboTool® at 100% against Steam Tools's 32%. TurboTool® also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 27 months). Steam Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TurboTool® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Steam Tools's written reviews are positive against 100% of TurboTool®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steam Tools ships an update every 27 months, TurboTool® every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Steam Tools versus TurboTool®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteam ToolsTurboTool®
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (8 ratings)4.6 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings817 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpirax-Sarco Engineering plcDanfoss A/S

Customer experience

Steam Tools

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative63.2%

TurboTool®

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Steam Tools

No in-app purchases

None

TurboTool®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steam Tools free?
Steam Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TurboTool® free?
TurboTool® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Steam Tools or TurboTool®?
TurboTool® is rated higher. Steam Tools averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TurboTool® averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Steam Tools or TurboTool® have ads?
Neither Steam Tools nor TurboTool® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steam Tools or TurboTool®?
Steam Tools ships an update every 27 months, and TurboTool® every 3 months. Most recently, Steam Tools was updated on October 5, 2026 and TurboTool® on October 5, 2026.

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