Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Interpolation 1.4

This utility calculates linear or quadratic interpolations. It provides a straightforward tool for mathematical estimations based on given data points.

Highlights
  • Linear interpolation calculation
  • Quadratic interpolation calculation
  • Mathematical estimation tool
Features
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** INTERPOLATION ** Interpolation is used to calculate a linear or a quadratic interpolation.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Interpolation 1.42 screens
Steam Tables Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Steam Tables Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Interpolation 1.4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Interpolation 1.4 versus Steam Tables Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterpolation 1.4Steam Tables Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZOFTERMEduardo Almeida

Customer experience

Interpolation 1.4

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Steam Tables Lite

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral15.8%
Negative63.2%

In-app purchases

None

Interpolation 1.4

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Steam Tables Lite

One-time1
  • Upgrade Steam Tables$3.99

Questions

Is Interpolation 1.4 free?
Interpolation 1.4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steam Tables Lite free?
Steam Tables Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interpolation 1.4 or Steam Tables Lite have ads?
Neither Interpolation 1.4 nor Steam Tables Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interpolation 1.4 or Steam Tables Lite?
Interpolation 1.4 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steam Tables Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Interpolation 1.4 was updated on October 4, 2026 and Steam Tables Lite on October 24, 2026.

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