Comparison

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD vs Microsoft PowerPoint

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

Microsoft PowerPoint

Create, edit, and present slideshows from anywhere. Access recent files, sync across devices via OneDrive, and collaborate with others in real time. Features AI-powered design ideas and a Presenter Coach for public speaking practice.

Highlights
  • Create and edit presentations
  • View and present slideshows
  • Sync across devices with OneDrive
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Design ideas and templates
  • AI-powered Presenter Coach
Features
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Create, edit, view, present and share presentations with ease, whether you're on your phone or switching between devices. Quickly access your recent presentations and slides across all your devices. OneDrive syncing keeps your work up to date, so you can start on your PC and continue editing on mobile without worrying about version conflicts. Make an impact with customizable, professional-looking slides. Use templates and design ideas to build polished presentations fast. Present confidently with Presenter Coach, an AI tool that offers real time suggestions to help you improve your pace, reduce filler words and speak naturally. (Microsoft 365 subscription required.) Collaborate in real time – share presentations with one tap, see who’s working with you, manage permissions and track comments and changes as your deck evolves. Get more done with Copilot – your built in AI assistant for PowerPoint.* • Summarize lengthy presentation decks • Get suggested Q&As to prep for meetings • Research a topic using Copilot Chat Present with Confidence • Create or continue presentations on the go • Seamless OneDrive syncing across devices • Practice with Presenter Coach for personalized feedback Customizable Slideshow Maker • Start from templates or build slides from scratch • Powerful editing tools help your work stand out Collaborate on Presentations • Invite others to edit or review with one click sharing • Manage access and see who’s active in your deck • View comments and compare changes over time Requirements • 1 GB RAM or above *Unlock the full Microsoft 365 experience with a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription for your phone, tablet, PC or Mac. Microsoft 365 subscriptions purchased in app are billed to your App Store account and auto renew unless disabled in account settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active period. This app may be provided by Microsoft or a third party publisher and is subject to its own privacy statement and terms. Data may be transferred to or stored in the United States or other regions where Microsoft or its service providers operate. EULA: http://aka.ms/eula

Screenshots

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD4 screens
Microsoft PowerPoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Microsoft PowerPoint at Free against Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD's $0.99. Microsoft PowerPoint also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (589K vs 81). Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (86% vs 53%). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support 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

Microsoft PowerPoint is free to download; Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD costs $0.99 up front. Microsoft PowerPoint sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microsoft PowerPoint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft PowerPoint has 589K 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 53% of Microsoft PowerPoint'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, Microsoft PowerPoint weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD versus Microsoft PowerPoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChemical Engineering AppSuite HDMicrosoft PowerPoint
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (81 ratings)4.7 (589K ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better53.5% of reviews
Number of ratings81589K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#199#29 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB462 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVector 254 LLCMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD

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

Microsoft PowerPoint

All ratings587,441 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews1,760 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative39.1%

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

Microsoft PowerPoint

From 589K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for school and work
  • 🚀 Smooth transitions and animations
  • 👍 Wide range of fonts and designs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Difficult to share and collaborate
  • 🔒 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
  • 🔋 Slow loading times
  • 👎 Requires subscription for full features

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
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  • 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

Microsoft PowerPoint

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Slides getting corrupted or deleted unexpectedly
  • Inability to open or save files in certain locations
  • Inconsistent behavior when using Bluetooth keyboard
  • Text formatting issues when moving between devices
  • Overwriting of recent changes with older versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to select and edit multiple slides at once
  • Improved palm rejection and text input with Apple Pencil
  • Equation editor for scientific presentations
  • Picture-in-picture mode for viewing slides and taking notes
  • Seamless integration with other cloud storage services

In-app purchases

None

Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Microsoft PowerPoint

Subscriptions11
  • Office 365 Personal1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Office 365 Home1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Microsoft 365 Personal Student1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Microsoft Copilot Pro$20.001 Month
  • Office 365 Personal$69.991 Year
  • Office 365 Home$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD free?
Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microsoft PowerPoint free?
Microsoft PowerPoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD or Microsoft PowerPoint?
Microsoft PowerPoint is rated higher. Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Microsoft PowerPoint averages 4.7 from 589K ratings.
Do Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD or Microsoft PowerPoint have ads?
Neither Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD nor Microsoft PowerPoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD or Microsoft PowerPoint?
Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD ships an update every 2 months, and Microsoft PowerPoint weekly. Most recently, Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD was updated on October 26, 2026 and Microsoft PowerPoint on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD or Microsoft PowerPoint?
Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Microsoft PowerPoint at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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