Comparison

Interpolator 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

Interpolator

Easily find values within tables using interpolation for two or three rows. This utility app simplifies calculations without needing a separate calculator, making it ideal for various table-based environments.

Highlights
  • Two-row interpolation
  • Three-row interpolation
  • Table value lookup
  • No calculator needed
  • Cargo surveyor tool
  • General table use
Features
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This is a small app which makes it very easy to look up values in tables (math etc) when you have to interpolate both in two and in three rows. No more need for a calculator to interpolate manually. This app was designed primarily for cargo surveyors working with tank calibration tables, but the app does have its application in any environment where tables are used. As of 13th January 2015, this app has become FREE until further notice.

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

Interpolator4 screens
Steam Tables Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interpolator at 67% against Steam Tables Lite's 21%. Interpolator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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. Interpolator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interpolator ships an update every 4 months, Steam Tables Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interpolator versus Steam Tables Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterpolatorSteam Tables Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (74 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings74 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB31 MB
Age rating+44+
Developerron mooringEduardo Almeida

Customer experience

Interpolator

All ratings74 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Steam Tables Lite

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

In-app purchases

None

Interpolator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Steam Tables Lite

One-time1
  • Upgrade Steam Tables$3.99

Questions

Is Interpolator free?
Interpolator 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 Interpolator or Steam Tables Lite have ads?
Neither Interpolator nor Steam Tables Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interpolator or Steam Tables Lite?
Interpolator ships an update every 4 months, and Steam Tables Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Interpolator was updated on October 12, 2026 and Steam Tables Lite on October 18, 2026.

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