# HydroCalc Plus vs Branch Pipe Layout

The clearest difference is price: Branch Pipe Layout at Free against HydroCalc Plus's $3.99. Branch Pipe Layout also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Branch Pipe Layout is free to download; HydroCalc Plus costs $3.99 up front. HydroCalc Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | HydroCalc Plus | Branch Pipe Layout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrocalc-plus/id578807688/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Transparent Blue Water LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847968351) | [Shital Gorasiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737199158) |

## What reviewers say

### HydroCalc Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrocalc-plus/id578807688)

A professional tool for hydraulic engineers to calculate pressure losses in piping systems. It supports US and SI units, offers an extensive pipe material and fittings database, and includes inverse calculations for design optimization.

**Highlights:** Friction head loss calculation (Hazen-Williams), US and SI unit support, Extensive pipe material library, Fittings and valves database, Inverse calculation mode, Real-time results (velocity, losses)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pump Power Calculator | $1.99 | one-time |
| System Curve Generator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pipe Database | $1.99 | one-time |
| Industrial Fluids Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Branch Pipe Layout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branch-pipe-layout/id6747074288)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Purchase | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HydroCalc Plus free?

HydroCalc Plus costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Branch Pipe Layout free?

Branch Pipe Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do HydroCalc Plus or Branch Pipe Layout have ads?

Neither HydroCalc Plus nor Branch Pipe Layout shows ads.

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