Comparison

ADCA Tools vs NPSH Calculator

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

Head to head
About

ADCA Tools

Features
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ADCATools is a comprehensive engineering toolbox designed for engineers, problem solvers, technicians and enthusiasts looking to boost their productivity. Featuring more than 35 fluid system calculators seamlessly integrated in an easy-to-use interface with no Ads. Main calculators include: : • Line sizing by Velocity (steam, water or air) • Line sizing by Pressure Loss (steam, water or air) • Valve sizing by Kv/Cv or Flow • Flash Steam Generation • Fluid Properties (including steam tables air psychometrics) • Heat Rating • Steam-Water and Water-Water mixing • Condensate Load • Unit Converters • and much more… The app also provides pdf export capabilities so that you can attach your calculation results to technical reports or commercial offers. About Us: Valsteam ADCA is a is a global manufacturer with one of the largest ranges of steam equipment in the world, focused in developing groundbreaking solutions that aim to improve the energy efficiency of steam and other industrial fluid system. For more information visit: www.valsteam.com Or contact us: geral@valsteam.pt

About

NPSH Calculator

Features
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Will your centrifugal pump cavitate? NPSH Calculator answers that question with your real suction data. Enter your suction line (length, flow, diameter, material and fittings) and the site conditions (liquid temperature, altitude, suction static head). The app calculates the NPSH available at the pump suction, compares it with the NPSH required by your pump and gives you a clear verdict. CAVITATION CHECK + NPSH CURVE • Color-coded verdict: OK, Marginal or Cavitation • Full NPSH available vs. flow curve with your pump's NPSHr overlaid • Maximum safe flow: the exact point where NPSH available drops below NPSHr ACCURATE HEAD LOSS AT ANY TEMPERATURE • Darcy-Weisbach friction (Swamee-Jain), not a fixed 20 °C formula • Water density, viscosity and vapor pressure computed from the temperature (0–100 °C) • Reynolds number and flow regime • 14 pipe materials with real roughness, or your own value • Suction fittings with K coefficients: foot valve, check valve, elbows, tees, reducers, valves REPORTS AND PROJECTS • Export a complete PDF report with inputs, results, verdict and curve • Save and reopen projects by name NPSH INDUSTRIAL (in-app purchase) • 20 industrial fluids: seawater, glycols, caustic soda, gasoline, diesel, crude oil, solvents, sulfuric acid, and saturated LPG (propane, butane), ammonia, CO2 and R-134a, plus a custom fluid • Atmospheric, pressurized and saturated tank modes, with the saturated case handled correctly US and SI units with automatic conversion. Available in 9 languages. Works offline. Note: intended for preliminary calculations and education. Always confirm final designs and pump selections with a qualified engineer and the pump manufacturer.

Screenshots

ADCA Tools4 screens
NPSH Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ADCA Tools at Free against NPSH Calculator's $1.99. ADCA Tools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On 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

ADCA Tools is free to download; NPSH Calculator costs $1.99 up front. NPSH Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ADCA Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADCA Tools ships an update daily, NPSH Calculator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
ADCA Tools versus NPSH Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADCA ToolsNPSH Calculator
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVALSTEAM ADCA ENGINEERING, S.A.Transparent Blue Water LLC

In-app purchases

None

ADCA Tools

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NPSH Calculator

One-time1
  • NPSH Industrial$4.99

Questions

Is ADCA Tools free?
ADCA Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NPSH Calculator free?
NPSH Calculator costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do ADCA Tools or NPSH Calculator have ads?
Neither ADCA Tools nor NPSH Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ADCA Tools or NPSH Calculator?
ADCA Tools ships an update daily, and NPSH Calculator every 3 months. Most recently, ADCA Tools was updated on October 10, 2026 and NPSH Calculator on October 21, 2026.

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