Comparison

EngineCalc vs AutoTech

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

Head to head
About

EngineCalc

This utility app provides a collection of essential formulas and calculators for powersports and engine tuning. It allows users to perform complex calculations directly on their iPhone, eliminating the need for a laptop or desktop computer.

Highlights
  • Powersports formulas
  • Engine tuning calculators
  • Actual Volume Flow
  • Air Density
  • Compression Ratio
  • Cylinder Displacement
  • Volumetric Efficiency
Features
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EngineCalc is a collection of useful formulas (calculators) for those involved with powersports or engine tuning, in general. Instead of carrying around a laptop or relying on access to a desktop computer with a spreadsheet, you can get the calculations you need right on the handy iPhone in your pocket. Here is a partial list of the "calculators" provided here in EngineCalc: * Actual Volume Flow * Air Density * BHP Loss * Compression Height * Compression Ratio * Corrected BHP * Cylinder Displacement * Horsepower * Mass Flow * Piston Dome Volume * Piston Speed * Rod Length * Simple Horsepower * Theoretical Volume Flow * Torque * Volumetric Efficiency

About

AutoTech

This automotive calculator provides quick computations for over 45 formulas across various vehicle systems. It supports both U.S. and metric units, making it a versatile tool for mechanics, technicians, and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • 45+ automotive formulas
  • Aerodynamics calculations
  • Chassis calculations
  • Drivetrain calculations
  • Engine calculations
  • Performance calculations
  • Suspension calculations
  • Tire calculations
Features
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AutoTech is an automotive calculator that offers the mechanic, technician or enthusiast quick computation of 45+ formulas in the areas of aerodynamics, chassis, drivetrain, engine, performance, suspension, and tires. Supports both U.S. and metric units.

Screenshots

EngineCalc3 screens
AutoTech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AutoTech at 100% against EngineCalc's 60%. EngineCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

EngineCalc costs $0.99 and AutoTech $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EngineCalc ships an update every 2 months, AutoTech every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EngineCalc versus AutoTech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngineCalcAutoTech
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 32 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiTrinity, Inc.Steven Clarner

Customer experience

EngineCalc

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

AutoTech

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EngineCalc

No in-app purchases

None

AutoTech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EngineCalc free?
EngineCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoTech free?
AutoTech costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EngineCalc or AutoTech have ads?
Neither EngineCalc nor AutoTech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EngineCalc or AutoTech?
EngineCalc ships an update every 2 months, and AutoTech every 32 months. Most recently, EngineCalc was updated on September 21, 2026 and AutoTech on September 29, 2026.

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