Propeller Calc vs ASTM 54 B
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
ASTM 54 B
This application calculates fuel weight for ships based on ASTM 54 B standards. Users input volume and observed temperature to receive precise calculations.
- ASTM 54 B fuel weight calculation
- Input volume and temperature
- Automatic calculation
- User-friendly interface
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SHIPS BUNKERING CALCULATION OF FUEL WEIGHT ACCORDING ASTM 54 B . ENTER TO APPLICATION VOLUME AND OBSERVED TEMPERATURE AND PROGRAM WILL CALCULATE EVERYTHING FOR YOU.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Propeller Calc at 100% against ASTM 54 B's 0%. Propeller Calc also leads on price (Free vs $9.99). ASTM 54 B's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 21 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Propeller Calc is free to download; ASTM 54 B costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Propeller Calc ships an update every 21 months, ASTM 54 B every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Propeller Calc | ASTM 54 B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frode Rørvik | Oleksii Nezhalskyi |
Customer experience
Propeller Calc
ASTM 54 B
In-app purchases
Propeller Calc
No in-app purchases
ASTM 54 B
No in-app purchases
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