Comparison

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD vs Opal

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

Head to head
About

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD

This comprehensive app suite offers a vast array of tools for chemical engineers, chemists, and students. It includes unit converters, physical property calculations, thermodynamic equations, and specialized calculators for fluid dynamics and more. Access a chemical database, periodic table, and graphing tools.

Highlights
  • Steam table calculations
  • Chemical database (1000+ compounds)
  • Extensive unit converters
  • Physical property calculations
  • Fluid dynamics & process control tools
  • Thermodynamic equations of state
  • Vapor-liquid equilibrium prediction
Features
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There are many unit conversion apps and there are many calculator apps... There are even chemistry apps and engineering apps... but there is only one Chemical Engineering AppSuite!!! Chemical Engineering AppSuite for iPad and iPhone has been developed by a team of chemical engineers for both professionals and students. This one-of-a-kind app features many equations and data used by chemical engineers, chemists and other engineers and integrates them with unprecedented functionality! And yes, we have also unit converters and graphing calculators. The app is also great for any high school or college student in science and math courses. Professionals will also find it very useful! Anyone with an interest in science, chemistry, math or engineering can find ways to use Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD! Highlights of the app include: Full steam table calculations based on IAPWS95 model. Database with 1000+ common industrial and laboratory chemicals Unit converters for temperature, pressure, length, area, time, and many, many more. Select your favorites for quick access! Physical property calculations for more than 1000 compounds and elements including densities, vapor pressures, heat capacities, viscosities. "ChemE Tools" for rapidly solving problems in fluid dynamics, process controls, mass/mole calculations and combustion reactions! Periodic table of the elements with a high-resolution, zoomable view Thermodynamic Equations of State: Rapidly solve for any variable in ideal gas, Peng-Robinson, van der Waals, SRK, and others. Calculation of compressibility factors and graphing of individual compressibility charts via the Lee-Kesler model Binary vapor-liquid equilibrium prediction with graphing via Raoult's Law (ideal) or Wilson Model (real). Over 675 pairs possible in the Wilson Model. Spreadsheet, statistics, and graphing tools with a built in graphing calculator! (iPad only). The iPhone version includes a very useful calculator as well! Matrix tools and linear equation solvers. Randomized practice problems for mass balances. Get data from the app and share via PDF, photos and Twitter. Follow us on Twitter and send us your feedback and suggestions for new content: @Vector254 Check out our other apps: Engineering Unit Converter and ODEsseus - Numerical Solver for Differential Equations.

About

Opal

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by limiting app usage, blocking distractions, and improving focus. It provides tools and insights to reduce screen time, boost productivity, and enhance well-being.

Highlights
  • Screen time control
  • App blocker
  • Set app limits
  • Focus modes
  • Productivity reports
  • Block apps and websites
  • Mindful block screens
Features
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Achieve screen time control with the world’s most-loved screen time app! Opal is the fun, free Screen Time app to improve your focus and make the most out of every day. 5 to 6 hours. That’s the average time you’ll spend looking at your phone today, often without realizing it. It's time to fight back. With a combination of screen time control, app limits, app blockers, real time data, leaderboards and rewards, you will focus better and accomplish your dreams, just like Opal’s members. **As of August 2026, Opal has saved humanity 500 Million hours of screen time. ** Many of the world's top teams and companies trust Opal to help protect their focus. You can too. **Opal cut my screen time by 2 hours per day – Marketing at Google ** **You need this app. When I first got opal my daily screen-time was about 8 1/2 hours a day. Now it's 1 hour. ** **Opal has become an indispensable tool in my quest for productivity and mindful technology usage ** **Get Opal! - Ali Abdaal, productivity expert** BENEFITS Save 1 hour and 23 minutes per DAY from less screen time, on average. 94% of Opal members are less distracted 93% are more productive thanks to the app 90% report improved well-being Added benefits: - Better screen time control - Better productivity at work - Reduce stress, be more mindful - Supports focus challenges, including ADHD - Set daily work hours, sleep, and routines - Block apps to unplug and detox - Stay in focus when you need it most - You're happy and in control of your screen time FEATURES - #1 Screen Time Control: the most loved app for screen time control with 4.8/5. - #1 App Blocker: Instantly Block apps and websites you choose at a specific time of day throughout the week to organize your time. - Focus Difficulty: Make it hard, or make it a bit easier. Deep Focus won't let you cancel or bypass at all. - App Limits: Set daily usage limits on apps and websites to automatically block them and prevent overuse. - Mindful Block Screens: Discover quotes, puns and more every time you try to open an app or website you really shoudn't. - Blocklist & Allowlist: Easily pick any app, game or website you want to block or allow during your Blocks. - Focus Report: Measure your progress with clear metrics, actionable screen time stats, and benchmark against your peers. - Focus Score: Check your screen time and focus level at any point easily spotting Focus and Distracted time. - Calendar: Set daily working hours, sleep and routines, block apps automatically, so you don’t have to remember. - Precious Rewards: Unlock unique MileStones you can share with friends. - Leaderboard: Challenge friends to top the leaderboard, enhancing productivity, focus and keeping each other motivated. - Breaks: Choose the app you want to use, write your intention, and set a timer. - Focus Mode Integration: Sync your Opal Focus Sessions with iPhone Focus Mode to block apps. - Shortcut Integration: Connect iPhone shortcut automations to start/stop Focus Sessions based on app opens, time, location and more! - Focus Reminders: Get timely reminder notifications when you get distracted or reach a time limit. - Deep Focus: Need ultimate focus? Deep Focus is the maximum level of protection — you can’t bypass or cancel. - More Fun: Opal is guilt-free and fun. - Widget: Have Opal on your home screen! CREATE A PERSONALIZED APP BLOCK LIST Easily pick any app, game or website you want to block or allow to Block Apps. PRIVATE & SAFE We use Apple's Screen Time API in order to monitor and block apps you use. Installation is easy and takes a few seconds on your iPhone. Unlike most apps, Opal works entirely on your phone and personal browsing data never leaves your device. TERMS, PRIVACY & CONDITIONS Read on https://opal.so/terms & https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD4 screens
Opal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Opal at Free against Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD's $0.99. Opal also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (90K vs 81). Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and review sentiment (86% vs 61%). On rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Opal is free to download; Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD costs $0.99 up front. Opal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Opal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 90K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD's written reviews are positive against 61% of Opal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD ships an update every 2 months, Opal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD versus Opal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChemical Engineering AppSuite HDOpal
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (81 ratings)4.7 (90K ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better61.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8190K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#47 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB306 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVector 254 LLCOpal OS

Customer experience

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD

All ratings80 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative11.4%

Opal

All ratings90,015 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews5,723 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative29.4%

User reviews

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD

From 81 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very useful for chemical engineering
  • 💡 Extensive compound database
  • 💡 Comprehensive unit converter
  • 👍 Great for quick calculations
  • 👍 Handy for students and professionals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Converter issues
  • 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Some unit conversions are incorrect
  • 🐛 Lacks some common compounds

Opal

From 90K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helps reduce screen time
  • 🚀 Effective at blocking distracting apps
  • 💡 Customizable blocking schedules
  • 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
  • 🔒 Difficult to bypass blocks

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable at times
  • 🔓 Easy to bypass blocks in some cases
  • 🤯 Can be frustrating when blocks don't work as expected
  • 🕰️ Longer wait times to take breaks

Bugs and requests

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App shuts down when using converter
  • Conversion tables not working with new iOS versions
  • Unit converter not working
  • App crashes with iOS 11
  • App crashes on iOS 7.x
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  • Converter doesn't convert gallons to barrels correctly
  • 1 gallon not equal to 8 pints
  • Barrel of oil conversion factor is incorrect
  • Time converter converting hours to days incorrectly
  • Area units converter needs fixing
  • Graphical bugs when changing tools/graphs

Requested features

20 requests
  • Add Internal Energy
  • Save imperial units as default
  • Add more ranges for Antoine constants
  • Functions for choosing equations of state
  • Add conical frustum volume calculator
Show 15 more
  • Add liquid level calculator
  • Add concentration section to conversions
  • Add more steam tables for common compounds (ammonia, R-134a)
  • Include unit operators and their functions
  • Include examples of industrial processes
  • Include PFD and P&ID information
  • Include quizzes and answers
  • Add a built-in scientific calculator
  • Fix area units converter
  • Fix time converter
  • Reference for calculations
  • Add butane and other common compounds
  • Consistent use of preferred units
  • Obtain temperature from entropy and pressure data for cycle problems
  • Add Raul's Law

Opal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Blocks apps that are not selected
  • Inconsistent behavior when ending focus sessions
  • Crashes when trying to manage blocked apps
  • VPN issues causing other connectivity problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow more customization of blocked apps
  • Integrate with more productivity tools
  • Provide more granular time tracking and reporting
  • Offer a one-time purchase option
  • Improve stability and reduce bugs

In-app purchases

None

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Opal

Subscriptions13
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Opal Student Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Opal Pro Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Opal Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD free?
Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Opal free?
Opal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD or Opal?
Opal is rated higher. Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Opal averages 4.7 from 90K ratings.
Do Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD or Opal have ads?
Neither Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD nor Opal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD or Opal?
Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD ships an update every 2 months, and Opal every 5 days. Most recently, Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD was updated on October 20, 2026 and Opal on October 23, 2026.

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