Steam Worx vs Pipefitter Calculator (e4bc01)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Pilot-Operated PRV Sizing
- Control Valve Sizing (Steam & Water)
- Heat Exchanger Sizing
- Pipe Sizing & Velocities
- Noise Level & Cavitation Calculations
- Unit Conversions
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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
Pipefitter Calculator (e4bc01)
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Pipefitter Calculator is the no-nonsense field calculator built for pipefitters, steamfitters, and mechanical trades. Run the numbers right on the job — fast, accurate, and made for the way you actually work. CALCULATORS • Scientific calculator with trig (sin/cos/tan), logs, powers, roots, factorial, memory keys, and DEG/RAD modes • Calculation history so you never lose a result • Fraction converter tuned for the tape measure — decimal to fraction down to 1/64", fraction to decimal, and fraction arithmetic • Pipe formulas: circumference, flow area, slope/grade, volume, and thermal expansion PIPE LAYOUT TOOLS (PRO) • Parallel Offset — travel and run for equal-angle bends • Rolling Offset — combine rise and roll for true offset and travel • Saddle / Miter — branch connection cut dimensions • Elbow Takeout — long and short radius takeout • Travel & Run — Pythagorean pipe-run math • Pipe Weight — weight for carbon steel pipe by size, wall, and length BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Clean, high-contrast layout that's readable in daylight or a dark mechanical room • Light, dark, and automatic themes • Works offline — no account, no sign-up FREE & PRO The core calculators and fraction tools are free. Upgrade to Pipefitter Pro to unlock all pipe-layout tools, save your calculation history, and remove ads. Prefer to keep it simple? A one-time Remove Ads purchase clears the banners. https://pipe-calculations.replit.app/api/terms Questions or feedback? Email justinwalls1125@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steam Worx at none against Pipefitter Calculator (e4bc01)'s 2. Steam Worx also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pipefitter Calculator (e4bc01)'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Pipefitter Calculator (e4bc01) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Steam Worx asks for nothing beyond the download.
Steam Worx ships an update every 2 months, Pipefitter Calculator (e4bc01) every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steam Worx | Pipefitter Calculator (e4bc01) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Watson McDaniel Company | Justin Walls |
In-app purchases
Steam Worx
No in-app purchases
Pipefitter Calculator (e4bc01)
- Pipefitter Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Remove Ads Forever$9.99
Questions
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