ESBE vs Size the pipe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ESBE
This app helps plumbers, installers, and planners select the correct ESBE valve and determine the appropriate Kvs value. It provides technical details on valve series and offers contact information for the company.
- ESBE valve selection tool
- Kvs value calculation
- Technical information on valve series
- Company contact details
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The ESBE app is an excellent tool for plumbers, installers, planners to find out which ESBE valve to choose and what Kvs value to use. There is also additional technical information about the different valve series as well as contact information to ESBE.
Size the pipe
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With the MTA pipe size calculator, you can determine the correct output for liquid chillers or heat pumps as early as the planning phase, dimension the appropriate pipes and determine the correct proportion of frost protection. The following calculations are possible: Cooling capacity Calculate the required output based on the volume or mass flow, as well as the water inlet and outlet temperature with the corresponding glycol content. Frost-protection For frost protection, choose between mono-ethylene glycol or propylene glycol for food-related applications and adjust the concentration within the cooling water according to the desired frost protection level. Pipe dimension Determine the theoretical pipe diameter based on the volume flow and the desired flow velocity; then select a suitable pipe in accordance with EN 10255. Pressure drop Calculate the pressure drop in the pipes and add fittings and pipe bends. The pipe volume and the pressure loss per meter of pipe are also displayed. Project In project mode, you will be guided through all of the above calculations one time. Values you have already calculated are used for the pursuing calculations. You can then print out your project data, save it as a PDF and send it by email. For questions, comments or suggestions for improvement please contact us at: info@mta-it.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Size the pipe at 13.5 against ESBE's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESBE ships an update every 5 months, Size the pipe every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESBE | Size the pipe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.5 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESBE AB | MTA Deutschland GmbH |
In-app purchases
ESBE
No in-app purchases
Size the pipe
No in-app purchases









