Duct Construction vs Derated
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Duct Construction
This app helps determine duct construction and reinforcement options based on duct size and system pressure class. It provides condensed lists of suitable options, saving time spent on manual calculations and table lookups. Results are based on industry standards for galvanized steel duct sheets.
- Duct size range from 2" to 120"
- Pressure classes up to 4 in.wg
- Calculates duct weights per linear foot
- Determines required duct gauge and reinforcement spacing
- Clear illustrations for reinforcement types
- Simple and effective UI design
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Get all duct construction and reinforcement options by entering the duct size and system pressure class. The aim of the app is to save time spent browsing through tables and texts to determine suitable options, by relying on the most widely used standards and providing a condensed list of available duct construction options. The results are based on galvanized steel duct sheets conforming to ASTM A653 & A924. The app does not cover all aspects of duct construction, as it is intended as a guide; Reliance on related standards, as well as good engineering sense is the basis for proper design. Features: 1. Duct sizes from 2" to 120" 2. Pressure classes 0.5 in.wg, 1 in.wg, 2 in.wg, 3 in.wg and 4 in.wg. 3. Provides the duct weights for each option per linear foot. 4. Provides required duct gauge and reinforcement spacing. 5. Clear illustration for each reinforcement type, as well as dimensions. 6. Simple and effective UI design. Roadmap / Upcoming updates: 1. SI units. 2. More pressure class options. 3. User will be able to save and retreive duct data for future reference. 3. More Reinforcement options, including tie-rodding. Request a feature: welmurr@icloud.com
Derated
This app simplifies complex electrical calculations for electricians. It allows real-time calculation of conduit fill and wire ampacity derating, adhering to NEC guidelines. Results are accurate and easily shareable for collaboration or client communication.
- Real-time conduit fill calculation
- Simultaneous wire ampacity derating
- Adheres to NEC guidelines
- Uses NEC Chapter 9, Table 4 & 5 data
- Easy wire set setup
- Shareable calculation results
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Experience the simplicity of Derated, a cutting-edge conduit fill calculator designed with electricians in mind. This intuitive app goes beyond the basics, allowing you to effortlessly calculate conduit fill while simultaneously derating wires' ampacity. All in real-time. Adhering to the guidelines of the National Electric Code® (NEC), Derated simplifies complex calculations, providing accurate results without the hassle of load screens. Choose from various raceways and insulations outlined in the NEC, with dimensions and conduit/tubing area references from Chapter 9, Table 4. Insulated conductor dimensions are sourced from Chapter 9, Table 5. Setting up calculations is as easy as QuickBend, ensuring a straightforward process for adding sets of wires. The results are not only accurate but also easily shareable. Whether you're collaborating with colleagues or explaining a wire pull to a client, Derated streamlines communication by sharing results effortlessly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Derated at 4.9 against Duct Construction's 1.0. Derated also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). Duct Construction's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Duct Construction costs $0.99 and Derated $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Derated holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Derated has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Duct Construction | Derated |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #181 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wassim Murr | Bret Hardman |
Customer experience
Duct Construction
Derated
In-app purchases
Duct Construction
No in-app purchases
Derated
No in-app purchases
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