TLV ToolBox vs Pipe Guide Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Steam Tables (saturated and superheated)
- Steam Pipe Sizing
- Condensate Pipe Sizing
- Heating Calculations
- Cv and Kv Values
- Stall Point
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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
Pipe Guide Calculator
This utility app provides essential calculations for pipe fitting, eliminating the need for reference tables. Designed by a welder for welders, it aims to save time and streamline work processes.
- All necessary computations in one place
- Useful calculations for pipe fitting
- Eliminates the need for tables
- Saves time on the job
- Designed for welders
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Pipe Guide Calculator is the perfect tool for those who want all necessary computations in one place. The app gives you the most useful calculation that you need for pipe fitting. Pipe Guide Calculator eliminates all the tables and the best of all: you save time in your work. Created by a welder for welders.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TLV ToolBox at 75% against Pipe Guide Calculator's 0%. TLV ToolBox also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TLV ToolBox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of TLV ToolBox's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pipe Guide Calculator's.
TLV ToolBox ships an update every 4 months, Pipe Guide Calculator every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TLV ToolBox | Pipe Guide Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TLV CO.,LTD. | IT Welding Sweden AB |
Customer experience
TLV ToolBox
Pipe Guide Calculator
In-app purchases
TLV ToolBox
No in-app purchases
Pipe Guide Calculator
No in-app purchases
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