Comparison

Orifice Flow vs Beam Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Orifice Flow

Calculate fluid flow rates in pipes and conduits using orifice plates. Supports common industrial fluids and custom fluid properties, with adjustable units and orifice types. Ideal for engineers and designers.

Highlights
  • Fluid flow rate computation
  • Supports 15 common industrial fluids
  • Custom fluid property input and saving
  • Multiple orifice plate types
  • Adjustable units (SI/USCS)
  • Detailed computation model documentation
Features
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Measurement of fluid flow in pipes and conduits using orifice plates are very common in industrial applications. This app quickly computes the flow rates for liquid and gases based on standard parameters as per the model shown. Users can pick any fluid from a list of fifteen most common fluids used in industrial applications. Therefore, this app can be a very helpful tool for practicing engineers and designers in design and analysis of flows in different applications. A case study on CO2 flow rate is shown in the screen shot. The result is consistent with other methods used by the industry in computation and difference is less than 0.1%. Fluids that are not in the list, users can create a custom fluid with property data and compute the flow rate using the model provided in this app. Custom fluid data can be saved and reloaded every time when custom fluid is selected. Fluids: Air, Steam, Water, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Helium, CO2, Methane, Ethane, Chlorine, Ammonia, Argon, Hydraulic oil, HFC(R410A), Custom (user's choice). Orifice Type: App gives four different standard orifice design with recommended discharge coefficients as shown in the following screen shot. It also provides the details of the model used in the computation of flow rates for liquid and gases. This model is valid even for nozzles, venturi-flow meters for which the discharge coefficient (Cd) is unity. Measuring Parameters: Fluid inlet temperature and pressure, orifice geometry, pressure differential using standard pressure taps (ISO 5167), are the standard parameters required in the computation. Based on the orifice geometry, recommended discharge coefficient Cd is used. However, users can edit this using manufacturer’s data for more accurate results. App notes provides brief description of different orifice parameters for quick reference. Unit of Measurement: Users can choose different unit of measurement for both flow as well as pressure drop under given unit standard (SI or USCS). This can be conveniently selected while choosing the fluid from the picker list. App notes provides additional guideline with a link for complete documentation on implementation and validation of math-models used with industry examples.

About

Beam Calculator

This app provides 34 civil engineering calculators for beam analysis and conversion, referencing industry codes. It features auto-fill pickers for sections and materials, dual unit systems, and calculation history. Professionals and students can generate PDF reports and access built-in reference tables.

Highlights
  • 34 Civil Engineering Calculators
  • AISC, ACI, ASCE Code References
  • Auto-fill Section and Material Pickers
  • Dual Unit System (Imperial/Metric)
  • Calculation History with Notes
  • PDF Export for Reports
  • Built-in Reference Tables
Features
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Beam Calculator offers a comprehensive suite of 34 calculators to analyze and convert key Beam and Civil Engineering parameters. Built for professionals and students, every formula is backed by AISC 360-22, ACI 318-19, and ASCE 7-22 code references displayed directly in the calculator. Auto-fill Section and Material Pickers let you select from 39 AISC W-shapes and standard Steel, Rebar, and Concrete grades to instantly populate input fields. No manual lookup needed. Included Calculators (Metric and Imperial Units): Critical Bending Moments: • Rectangular Cross Section • Open Cross Section • Nonuniform Bending Gradient • Moment Gradient Factor with PASS/FAIL adequacy check per AISC 360-22 Stress and Deflection: • Maximum Stress (Axial and Bending Loads) • Maximum Stress (Large Bending Deflection) • Axial Compression and Bending Deflection • Critical Buckling Load • Stress (Unsymmetrical Bending) • Total Unit Stress and Deflection (Eccentric Loading) Steel and Compression Calculations: • Trial Design Area of Steel • Compression Area and Depth • Nominal Moment Capacity • Adjusted Steel Area • Reinforcement Ratios (Balanced, Minimum, Maximum) Beam Dimensions and Shear Strength: • Required Beam Dimensions • Concrete and Steel Shear Strength • Maximum Allowable Shear (Steel and Total) • Horizontal, Angled, and Vertical Stirrup Spacing • Stirrup Shear Strength and Embedment Length • Maximum Tension Steel Spacing Key Features: • Dual unit system: USCS (Imperial) and SI (Metric) with accurate conversions • Calculation History: save, review, and add notes to past calculations • PDF Export: share professional calculation reports • Built-in Reference Tables: W-shape sections, steel grades, rebar grades, and concrete grades • Dark mode support with three appearance options • Category filter chips for fast formula navigation Available in English, Francais, Espanol, Italiano, Deutsch, Chinese, Nederlands, and Portugues.

Screenshots

Orifice Flow4 screens
Beam Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Beam Calculator at 12 against Orifice Flow's 1. Beam Calculator also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99). Orifice Flow's advantage is iOS requirement (14.3 vs 16.1). On rating, update cadence, 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

Orifice Flow costs $3.99 and Beam Calculator $2.99 up front. 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 — 4.0 for Orifice Flow against 4.0 for Beam Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beam Calculator has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orifice Flow ships an update every 12 months, Beam Calculator every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Orifice Flow versus Beam Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrifice FlowBeam Calculator
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.3 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaup Shenoy AssociatesV PUGAZHENTHI

Customer experience

Orifice Flow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Beam Calculator

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Orifice Flow

No in-app purchases

None

Beam Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orifice Flow free?
Orifice Flow costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beam Calculator free?
Beam Calculator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orifice Flow or Beam Calculator?
Orifice Flow and Beam Calculator are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do Orifice Flow or Beam Calculator have ads?
Neither Orifice Flow nor Beam Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orifice Flow or Beam Calculator?
Orifice Flow ships an update every 12 months, and Beam Calculator every 15 months. Most recently, Orifice Flow was updated on November 1, 2026 and Beam Calculator on November 4, 2026.

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