Comparison

Steam Worx vs Quel

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

Head to head
About

Steam Worx

This application assists engineers and technicians with complex fluid dynamics calculations. It provides tools for sizing and selecting pressure relief valves, control valves for steam and water, and heat exchangers. The app also includes calculators for pipe sizing, noise levels, and unit conversions.

Highlights
  • Pilot-Operated PRV Sizing
  • Control Valve Sizing (Steam & Water)
  • Heat Exchanger Sizing
  • Pipe Sizing & Velocities
  • Noise Level & Cavitation Calculations
  • Unit Conversions
Features
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The Steam Worx app is your complete resource for: o Pilot-Operated PRV Sizing & Selection o Control Valve Sizing for Steam & Water o Full models codes for Watson McDaniel HD & HB Series Valves o Heat Exchanger Sizing o Pipe Sizing and Velocities o Noise Levels and Cavitation Calculations o Noise Attenuation & Anti-Cavitation Adapter Design o Steam Calculators o Comprehensive Unit Conversions

About

Quel

Features
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Quel is your all-in-one engineering toolkit for instrumentation and controls. Designed for process engineers, control engineers, and instrumentation specialists, Quel brings powerful sizing and calculation tools into one streamlined app. Whether you're working on valves, orifice plates, or temperature sensors, Quel helps you size, calculate, and verify with speed and accuracy. KEY FEATURES • Control Valve Sizing – Quickly determine Cv, flow conditions, and check for subcritical or critical operation. • Valve Performance Calculator – Evaluate installed gain, rangeability, and operating point across the full stroke range. • Orifice Plate Sizing – Built-in ISO 5167 calculations for DP, Beta ratio, and flowrate in engineering units. • Temperature Sensors – RTD and thermocouple resistance and millivolt reference tables for common sensor types. • Unit Conversions – Instant conversions across pressure, temperature, flow, and volume to simplify day-to-day calculations. • Save & Export – Save calculation results to history, export as PDF or text for documentation and field reports. • Engineering References – Quick guides and formulas used in the field for sizing and troubleshooting. WHY QUEL? • Fast & Reliable – Save time in the field or office with ready-to-use sizing tools. • Accurate – Built around standard engineering methods (ISA, IEC, API, ISO, ASME). • Practical – Designed by engineers, for engineers, with workflows that match real projects. • Portable – A professional-grade toolkit in your pocket, whether you're commissioning, troubleshooting, or reviewing designs. With Quel, you work smarter and more confidently on process control projects, knowing your sizing and calculations are consistent with industry standards.

Screenshots

Steam Worx4 screens
Quel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steam Worx at none against Quel's 3. Quel's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Quel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Steam Worx asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steam Worx ships an update every 2 months, Quel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Steam Worx versus Quel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteam WorxQuel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWatson McDaniel CompanyGuillermo Alvarado

In-app purchases

None

Steam Worx

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Quel

Subscriptions2
  • Quel Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Quel Yearly Plan$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is Steam Worx free?
Steam Worx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quel free?
Quel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Steam Worx or Quel have ads?
Neither Steam Worx nor Quel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steam Worx or Quel?
Steam Worx ships an update every 2 months, and Quel every 5 days. Most recently, Steam Worx was updated on October 30, 2026 and Quel on October 28, 2026.

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