Comparison

Oventrop vs h,x Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Oventrop

This app assists with the design, calculation, and documentation of hydronic balancing for heating systems. It supports various standards and regulations, enabling users to calculate valve presets, heating loads, and radiator sizes. Documentation can be generated in PDF format or printed wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Project design with calculations (VdZ, BEG)
  • Heating check according to EnSimiMaV and DIN SPEC 15378
  • OV-DMC 3 measuring system integration
  • Simplified heating load calculation (DIN 12831)
  • DIN radiator and thermostatic valve sizing
  • ErP energy efficiency label creation
  • PDF documentation and wireless printing
Features
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Functions: • Project design incl. calculations for procedure A or B (VdZ, BEG) • Heating check according to EnSimiMaV und DIN SPEC 15378:2018-08 • OV-DMC 3 measuring system for adjustment/control measurement in heating and cooling systems • With valve identification for the new double regulating valves HydroControl and HydroCom • Simplified heating load calculation according to DIN 12831 • DIN radiator sizing (existing or new) • Sizing of thermostatic valves • Sizing of double regulating valves • Creation of ErP energy efficiency label • Unit converter • Oventrop News • Oventrop Contact Oventrop GmbH & Co. KG offers an app to support the execution and documentation of the hydronic balancing of heating systems. Whether on the construction site, at a consultation appointment or in the office, users of the OVapp can calculate the preset values of the Oventrop thermostatic valves and regulating and pipeline valves at any time with their smartphone or tablet and thus easily carry out the hydronic balancing of heating systems. In addition, a simplified heating load calculation according to DIN EN 12831-B3 or a radiator sizing with DIN radiators is integrated. The OVapp can be used to fulfil the requirements of procedure A and B of the VdZ form (individual measure) for hydronic balancing within the framework of the Federal Funding for efficient buildings (BEG) for existing buildings - procedure B is possible when using the Q-Tech thermostatic valves with flow control. The calculations can be documented using a PDF file or WLAN printer. The VdZ form is filled out automatically according to the designs. Furthermore, the OV-DMC 3 measuring system for the adjustment and control of heating and cooling systems is integrated. Pressure measurements can be carried out easily with the OVapp and the measuring sensor, flow values can be determined and presettings for the desired volume flows can be determined. With the ErP wizard there is the possibility to create ErP energy efficiency labels as composite labels for Oventrop products in the field of solar thermal energy. Furthermore, an extensive manufacturer product database of the VdZ with ErP-relevant products can be accessed.

About

h,x Calculator

This software calculates air condition changes during adiabatic or isothermal humidification processes. It determines air states before and after humidification, humidification power, and heating power. The app supports both metric and imperial units.

Highlights
  • Calculate air condition changes
  • Determine humidification power
  • Calculate heating power
  • Generate h,x diagram
  • Metric and imperial unit support
Features
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Software zur Berechnung von Zustandsänderungen der Luft bei adiabaten oder isothermen Befeuchtungsprozessen. Berechnet werden Luftzustände vor oder nach der Befeuchtung, die Befeuchtungsleistung, die Heizleistung (bei adiabater Luftbefeuchtung) sowie das der Berechnung zugrundeliegende h,x-Diagramm. Die Software kann eine Berechnung im metrischen wie auch im imperialen Einheitensystem durchführen.

Screenshots

Oventrop4 screens
h,x Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Oventrop at monthly against h,x Calculator's every 4 months. h,x Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Oventrop against 5.0 for h,x Calculator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oventrop ships an update monthly, h,x Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Oventrop versus h,x Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOventroph,x Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.67.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOventrop GmbH & Co. KGCondair GmbH

Customer experience

Oventrop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

h,x Calculator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Oventrop

No in-app purchases

None

h,x Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oventrop free?
Oventrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is h,x Calculator free?
h,x Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Oventrop or h,x Calculator?
Oventrop and h,x Calculator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Oventrop or h,x Calculator have ads?
Neither Oventrop nor h,x Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oventrop or h,x Calculator?
Oventrop ships an update monthly, and h,x Calculator every 4 months. Most recently, Oventrop was updated on October 23, 2026 and h,x Calculator on October 24, 2026.

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