# Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD vs Microsoft PowerPoint

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD | Microsoft PowerPoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemical-engineering-appsuite-hd/id526158171/reviews) | **[4.7 (589K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-powerpoint/id586449534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **589K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 53.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#30** |
| Size | 46 MB | 462 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vector 254 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/821141755) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Chemical Engineering AppSuite HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemical-engineering-appsuite-hd/id526158171)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Microsoft PowerPoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-powerpoint/id586449534)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Productivity, #113 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Office 365 Personal | $6.99 | per month |
| Office 365 Home | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Student | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Office 365 Personal | $69.99 | per year |
| Office 365 Home | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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