Comparison

HydroCalc Plus vs CalcKey

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

Head to head
About

HydroCalc Plus

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
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The COMPLETE version of HydroCalc, with what the free app doesn't have: the FITTINGS SELECTOR. Pick elbows, valves, tees and reducers piece by piece and the app computes minor losses for you — in the calculator, the inverse calculator and the system curve. No K-value tables, no transcription errors. ALL INCLUDED: pump power, system curve, pipe database and Darcy-Weisbach with real fluids come with the app. One purchase, no in-app purchases. Professional hydraulic engineering tool for calculating pressure losses in piping systems. Essential for engineers, plumbers, and contractors designing water distribution networks. Key Features: Calculate friction head losses using industry-standard Hazen-Williams equation Support for both US (ft, gpm, psi) and SI (m, lps, bar) units Extensive pipe material library with pre-defined roughness coefficients (C-factors) Complete fittings and valves database including elbows, tees, valves, contractions, and expansions Inverse calculations to determine optimal pipe diameter, flow rate, or length for target head loss Real-time results showing velocity, friction loss, minor losses, and total system head loss What Sets Plus Apart: Unlike basic calculators, HydroCalc Plus accounts for both major losses (pipe friction) and minor losses (fittings and valves). The app includes a comprehensive database of K-factors for various components, allowing accurate total system pressure loss calculations. Perfect For: Water supply system design Irrigation network planning HVAC piping calculations Fire protection systems Industrial fluid transport Educational purposes in hydraulic engineering Technical Capabilities: The app considers all critical factors affecting pressure loss: flow velocity, pipe diameter, internal roughness, pipe length, and fitting configurations. Materials include PVC, polyethylene, steel, cast iron, concrete, and more with accurate C-factors ranging from 120-150. Inverse Calculation Mode: Unique feature allowing backward calculations - determine required pipe size for allowable head loss, maximum flow capacity, or optimal pipe length for your system constraints. Simple, intuitive interface with instant results. No internet connection required. Professional-grade calculations in your pocket. Note: the advanced modules are available in English and Spanish.

About

CalcKey

Perform calculations directly within any app using a smart keyboard extension. Get instant results for basic and scientific equations, with a history of your calculations. Enjoy a seamless typing experience and smart formatting.

Highlights
  • Keyboard calculator extension
  • Real-time results
  • Basic & scientific calculators
  • Calculation history
  • Smart formatting
  • Standalone app option
Features
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CalcKey – Smart Calculator Keyboard Calculate Instantly. Anywhere. Anytime. No more switching between apps just to do quick math! With CalcKey, you get a powerful calculator app and an intelligent keyboard extension — so you can calculate right inside Messages, Notes, Mail, or any app without ever leaving your screen. Key Features: - Keyboard Calculator Extension – Instantly calculate while chatting or typing. Works in Messages, WhatsApp, Notes, and more! - Real-Time Results – Get instant answers as you type. - Basic & Scientific Calculators – From quick sums to advanced equations, CalcKey does it all. - Calculation History – View, copy, or reuse past results easily. - Haptic Feedback – Enjoy subtle vibrations for a smooth typing experience. - Smart Formatting – Supports decimals, thousands separators, and clear result display. - Works Everywhere – Use it as a standalone app or directly from your keyboard. Perfect for messaging apps! Reply, calculate, and chat — all without leaving the conversation. CalcKey makes multitasking effortless. Subscription Pricing, Policy & Terms: - Monthly Plan - $3.99/per month - LifeTime Access - $19.99/One time charge - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 - hours before the end of the current period. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms & Condition: https://www.righttracksit.com/calckey/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.righttracksit.com/calckey/privacy-policy

Screenshots

HydroCalc Plus4 screens
CalcKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HydroCalc Plus at 100% against CalcKey's 0%. HydroCalc Plus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). CalcKey's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CalcKey is free to download; HydroCalc Plus costs $6.99 up front. HydroCalc Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and CalcKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HydroCalc Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalcKey has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HydroCalc Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of CalcKey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HydroCalc Plus versus CalcKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydroCalc PlusCalcKey
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransparent Blue Water LLCRight Tracks IT Limited

Customer experience

HydroCalc Plus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CalcKey

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HydroCalc Plus

One-time4
  • Pump Power Calculator$1.99
  • System Curve Generator$1.99
  • Pipe Database$1.99
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  • Industrial Fluids Pack$2.99
2 purchases

CalcKey

Subscriptions1
  • CalcKey Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • One time purchase$19.99

Questions

Is HydroCalc Plus free?
HydroCalc Plus costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CalcKey free?
CalcKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HydroCalc Plus or CalcKey?
HydroCalc Plus is rated higher. HydroCalc Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CalcKey averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.
Do HydroCalc Plus or CalcKey have ads?
Neither HydroCalc Plus nor CalcKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HydroCalc Plus or CalcKey?
HydroCalc Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and CalcKey every 3 weeks. Most recently, HydroCalc Plus was updated on October 21, 2026 and CalcKey on October 13, 2026.

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