Pneumatic Cylinder vs CalcEngineer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pneumatic Cylinder
This application simplifies complex calculations for pneumatic cylinders. Input cylinder dimensions, cycle frequency, and air pressure to determine areas, volumes, forces, and air flow rates. Supports both metric and imperial units for versatile use.
- Cylinder dimension input (bore, rod, stroke)
- Cycle frequency and air pressure input
- Rod and bore side area/volume calculation
- Extension/retraction force calculation
- Rod and bore air flow rate calculation
- Metric and imperial unit support
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The purpose of this app is to simplify calculations for pneumatic cylinders. By entering the cylinder dimensions (bore, rod and stroke) , cycle frequency, and air pressure the app will calculate the following: -Rod and bore side areas and volumes -Extension / Retraction forces -Rod and bore air flow rates Calculations can be done in metric or imperial units.
CalcEngineer
This app provides professional engineering calculations for compressed air systems. It helps engineers and technicians determine CFM requirements, size compressors and tanks, and analyze pressure drops for optimized pneumatic systems.
- CFM Calculator
- Compressor & Tank Sizing
- Pressure Drop Analysis
- Flow Velocity & Pipe Sizing
- Multiple CFM Entries
- General Engineering Calculator Suite
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CalcEngineer - Professional Engineering Calculators The ultimate compressed air system calculator for engineers, technicians, and professionals. Calculate CFM requirements, size compressors and tanks, analyze pressure drops, and optimize your pneumatic systems with engineering-grade precision. KEY FEATURES: • CFM Calculator - Air actuator airflow calculations with real-time results • Compressor Sizing - Size compressors for your specific air demands • Tank Sizing - Calculate air receiver tank requirements and capacity • Pressure Drop Analysis - Determine pressure loss in pipes and fittings • Flow Velocity Calculator - Calculate fluid velocity for optimal system design • Pipe Sizing - Optimize pipe diameter selection for efficiency • Multiple CFM Entries - Add multiple air demands for complex systems • Engineering Calculator Suite - Additional tools for mechanical, electrical, chemical, and thermal engineering PROFESSIONAL TOOLS: • Real-time calculations using industry-standard formulas • Pre-filled values that transfer between calculators • Imperial and metric unit support with automatic conversion • Engineering-grade accuracy for professional applications • Clean, intuitive interface designed for daily use PERFECT FOR: • Industrial engineers and maintenance teams • System designers and consultants • Engineering students and educators • Manufacturing and facility managers • HVAC professionals and technicians Built by Justin Bush | JB CRE8IV - Professional engineering calculation solutions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CalcEngineer at every 2 days against Pneumatic Cylinder's every 37 months. Pneumatic Cylinder's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pneumatic Cylinder against 5.0 for CalcEngineer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Pneumatic Cylinder ships an update every 37 months, CalcEngineer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pneumatic Cylinder | CalcEngineer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Zanthic Automation Inc. | Justin Bush |
Customer experience
Pneumatic Cylinder
CalcEngineer
In-app purchases
Pneumatic Cylinder
No in-app purchases
CalcEngineer
No in-app purchases
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