Propeller Calc vs ECPin Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Propeller Calc
This utility calculates propeller performance metrics like pitch, gear ratio, RPM, slip, and speed. Input any four values, and the app computes the fifth, helping users understand the relationship between propeller design and boat performance.
- Calculate pitch, gear ratio, RPM, slip, and speed
- Enter any four variables to find the fifth
- Understand propeller slip and its impact
- Supports iPhone and iPad
- Free to use
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This calculator can determine pitch, gear ratio, RPM, propeller slip and speed parameters. Enter any four variables, and it will calculate the fifth. Use the toggle switch to choose which field to calculate. Pitch is the theoretical forward movement for one complete turn of the propeller. Every inch of the boat in contact with the water induces drag. Therefore, the distance travelled differs since the propeller is "slipping" behind the theoretical distance it should travel with each rotation. The difference between theory and reality is called slip. Depending on your application, slip typically ranges between 5% and 20%. A lower number is only sometimes what you are after. Slip of a prop changes with operating conditions and is not a direct measure of efficiency. Please consult professionals for guidance. Happy powerboating
ECPin Pro
This app works with a wireless thermometer to help you achieve perfect cooking results. Monitor real-time temperature and get notified when your food is ready, all from your phone.
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Customizable cooking presets
- Wireless connectivity
- Notifications for doneness
- Supports multiple devices
- Water-resistant thermometer
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Time, temperature, and heat are all important factors when it comes to cooking. To master these factors requires a lot of time, experience and practice. We understand that not everyone has the time or expertise to get it right, even professionals cannot control these factors 100% of the time. In the past, traditional needle thermometers were used to determine the doneness by measuring the temperature inside the meat, but without real-time information. The result is often disappointing with rough and dry meats or overcooked food. ECPIN ET180 is designed for home cooks who appreciate the fine art of cooking and values precise cooking results. Simply insert ET180 into the meat of your choice, select the desired cooking method and doneness on the app, and let the oven and ET180 do the rest for you. You will be notified on your phone when it’s done. The wireless design allows you to cook it anyway and anywhere you want. Real-time data is transferred to your phone where you can monitor, analyze and understand the status of your masterpiece. The highly efficient power management technology allows you to fully charge the ET180 in 2 minutes with 4 hours of usage time. ET180 is water resistant and designed for easy maintenance. Just rinse it with soap and water to get rid of the cooking residue. The ECPIN app can monitor up to 8 ET180's at once, allowing you to cook multiple dishes or a large piece of meat that require different cooking status and data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Propeller Calc at 100% against ECPin Pro's 14%. ECPin Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Propeller Calc ships an update every 21 months, ECPin Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Propeller Calc | ECPin Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frode Rørvik | MANFORD DEVELOPMENT LIMITED |
Customer experience
Propeller Calc
ECPin Pro
In-app purchases
Propeller Calc
No in-app purchases
ECPin Pro
No in-app purchases
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