Comparison

TLV ToolBox vs Mec Eng Tools

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

Head to head
About

TLV ToolBox

This utility app transforms your mobile device into a portable steam calculation tool. It assists with onsite calculations for control valve stations, condensate recovery systems, and various maintenance tasks, reducing the need for multiple trips.

Highlights
  • Steam Tables (saturated and superheated)
  • Steam Pipe Sizing
  • Condensate Pipe Sizing
  • Heating Calculations
  • Cv and Kv Values
  • Stall Point
Features
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Turn your mobile device into a light & portable steam calculation tool with TLV Toolbox. Reduce trips back and forth while working onsite with this valuable tool. Helpful for design or everyday maintenance of control valve stations, condensate recovery systems, and much more! ************************* FEATURES: - Steam Tables (saturated and superheated) - Steam Pipe Sizing - Condensate Pipe Sizing - Heating Calculations - Cv and Kv Values - Stall Point - and more... ************************* * About Us * TLV is internationally established, with companies in 13 countries. A network of over 100 distributors in more than 50 countries enables the speedy provision of engineering support throughout the world. TLV plays a leading role in the promotion of efficient energy systems and increased environmental conservation on a worldwide scale through its original products and services. For further information visit: www.tlv.com Contact us: https://www.tlv.com/global/US/contact-us/contact-form.html

About

Mec Eng Tools

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 has evolved into Mec Eng Tools. Your water and steam tools are now part of a mechanical engineering calculation workspace. Explore eight modules organized by discipline: • Steam Tables: water and steam properties, thermodynamic states, records and diagrams. • Heat & Mass Transfer: conduction, convection, radiation, phase change, heat exchangers and mass transfer. • Steam Turbines: performance, extractions, energy balances and expansion diagrams. • Fluid Mechanics: properties, flows, pressure losses and hydraulic machinery. • Pipe Tools: dimensions, schedules and piping calculations. • Machine Design: tools for analyzing mechanical components. • Stress & Strain: models for exploring structural element behavior. • Pressure Vessels: shell and head calculations and checks available in the module. CALCULATE AND UNDERSTAND Choose a model, enter your data and review results with their units. Where applicable, select data from integrated catalogs and tables. Learn through theory, illustrations and worked examples. Save calculations and export reports in tools that support these features. YOUR STEAM TABLES IS STILL HERE The Steam Tables module retains its tools and the option to restore previous purchases. English, Portuguese and Spanish. Light and dark interfaces for iPhone and iPad. Some features require an in-app purchase. Review the included items on the purchase screen before confirming.

Screenshots

TLV ToolBox4 screens
Mec Eng Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TLV ToolBox at 75% against Mec Eng Tools's 21%. TLV ToolBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.3 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. Mec Eng Tools sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. TLV ToolBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TLV ToolBox ships an update every 4 months, Mec Eng Tools every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TLV ToolBox versus Mec Eng Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTLV ToolBoxMec Eng Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTLV CO.,LTD.Eduardo Almeida

Customer experience

TLV ToolBox

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Mec Eng Tools

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

In-app purchases

None

TLV ToolBox

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Mec Eng Tools

One-time10
  • Upgrade Steam Tables$3.99
  • Stress & Strain$4.99
  • Machine Design$4.99
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  • Pressure Vessels$4.99
  • Fluids & Piping Pack$6.99
  • Thermal Pack: Steam Complement$6.99
  • Thermal Sciences Pack$10.49
  • Solids & Design Pack$10.49
  • Collection: Steam Complement$24.49
  • Complete Engineering Collection$27.99

Questions

Is TLV ToolBox free?
TLV ToolBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mec Eng Tools free?
Mec Eng Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TLV ToolBox or Mec Eng Tools have ads?
Neither TLV ToolBox nor Mec Eng Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TLV ToolBox or Mec Eng Tools?
TLV ToolBox ships an update every 4 months, and Mec Eng Tools every 2 months. Most recently, TLV ToolBox was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mec Eng Tools on November 6, 2026.

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