Interpolation 1.4 vs Steam Tables Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interpolation 1.4
This utility calculates linear or quadratic interpolations. It provides a straightforward tool for mathematical estimations based on given data points.
- Linear interpolation calculation
- Quadratic interpolation calculation
- Mathematical estimation tool
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** INTERPOLATION ** Interpolation is used to calculate a linear or a quadratic interpolation.
Steam Tables Lite
This utility app calculates thermodynamic properties using IAPWS-97 equations. It allows users to determine various properties like pressure, temperature, enthalpy, and specific volume based on different input parameters. The app supports multiple units for calculations.
- IAPWS-97 equation calculations
- Calculate properties from pressure and temperature
- Calculate properties from pressure and enthalpy
- Calculate properties from pressure and entropy
- Calculate properties from pressure and quality
- Support for multiple units
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Steam Tables Lite helps students and engineers calculate and understand the thermodynamic properties of water and steam using the IAPWS-IF97 formulation. INCLUDED FREE • Calculate from absolute pressure and temperature (p·T), or absolute pressure and enthalpy (p·h). • View region, pressure, temperature, enthalpy, entropy and vapor quality. • Save and compare calculation records. • Explore the temperature–entropy (T–s) diagram. • Read the user guide, essential thermodynamic concepts and property explanations, with illustrations. OPTIONAL ONE-TIME FULL UPGRADE An in-app purchase unlocks all six input pairs, all thermodynamic and transport properties, unit selection, p–h and h–s diagrams, customizable record columns, and worked boiler, turbine and throttling-valve examples with process diagrams. No subscription. Existing purchases can be restored using the same Apple Account. DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE • Clear result tables and explicit absolute-pressure units, such as bar(a). • Light and dark appearances. • English and Brazilian Portuguese. • Calculations, saved records and learning content available offline. Internet access is needed for purchases, restoration and app updates. Screenshots also show full-version features that require the optional in-app purchase. Saved records are stored on this device; this version does not synchronize records through iCloud. For study and engineering reference. Check assumptions, units and operating limits before using results in a real system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interpolation 1.4 at none against Steam Tables Lite's 1. Interpolation 1.4 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 21%). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Steam Tables Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Interpolation 1.4 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Interpolation 1.4 ships an update every 3 weeks, Steam Tables Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interpolation 1.4 | Steam Tables Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 21.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZOFTERM | Eduardo Almeida |
Customer experience
Interpolation 1.4
Steam Tables Lite
In-app purchases
Interpolation 1.4
No in-app purchases
Steam Tables Lite
- Upgrade Steam Tables$3.99
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