Comparison

ESBE vs Size the pipe

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • ESBE valve selection tool
  • Kvs value calculation
  • Technical information on valve series
  • Company contact details
Features
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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.

About

Size the pipe

Features
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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.

Screenshots

ESBE3 screens
Size the pipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
ESBE versus Size the pipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESBESize the pipe
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESBE ABMTA Deutschland GmbH

In-app purchases

None

ESBE

No in-app purchases

None

Size the pipe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESBE free?
ESBE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Size the pipe free?
Size the pipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ESBE or Size the pipe have ads?
Neither ESBE nor Size the pipe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESBE or Size the pipe?
ESBE ships an update every 5 months, and Size the pipe every 3 months. Most recently, ESBE was updated on October 14, 2026 and Size the pipe on October 25, 2026.

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