HydroCalc Basic vs PipeQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HydroCalc Basic
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Pipe Headloss Calculator provides engineers, designers, and students with powerful tools for pipeline hydraulic analysis — without the hassle of complex manual computations. Whether you’re sizing new pipelines or analyzing existing systems, the app delivers rapid, accurate results. Key Features Automatic Unit Conversion – Seamlessly switch between US Customary and SI units for length, flow, and diameter. Pipeline-Specific Inputs – Enter pipeline length, flow rate, internal diameter, and pipe material. Powerful Inverse Calculator – Set a target head loss and calculate the required diameter, flow, or length. Instantly view flow velocity, friction head loss, fitting losses, and full system curve data. With a clean interface and fast performance, this app is designed to save time and improve accuracy in hydraulic calculations — from the classroom to the field.
PipeQ
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PipeQ provides engineering calculations for pipe flow analysis, pressure loss, flow measurement, valve sizing, and fluid system calculations. Designed for piping engineers, mechanical engineers, process engineers, HVAC engineers, technicians, and engineering students. Calculators Included Pressure Drop Calculators • Pressure Drop Calculator • Air Pressure Drop Calculator • Natural Gas Calculator • Gas Pressure Drop Calculator • Gas Offtake Calculator • Pump Performance Calculator Calculators for Pressure Differential Flow Devices • Orifice Plate Calculator • Venturi Tube Calculator • Nozzle Calculator • Prandtl Probe Calculator Quick Engineering Calculators • Pipe Diameter Calculator • Reynolds Number Calculator • Resistance Factor (K) Calculator • Control Valve Calculator • Gas Control Valve Calculator • LPG Calculator • Pipe Wall Thickness Calculator • Thermal Energy Calculator Features • Metric and Imperial units Switch between different engineering unit systems. • Built-in databases Select standard pipes, fluids, and pipe materials from built-in lists. • Gauge and absolute pressure Use the pressure reference required for your calculations. • Excel and PDF export Export calculation results for documentation and sharing. • Save and continue later Save calculations and continue your work anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HydroCalc Basic at 3 against PipeQ's 1. HydroCalc Basic also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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. HydroCalc Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PipeQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | HydroCalc Basic | PipeQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Transparent Blue Water LLC | Shenzhen Seize Times E-Commerce Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
HydroCalc Basic
- Premium - Flow Units & Ad-Free$1.99
PipeQ
- PipeQ Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- PipeQ Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- PipeQ Pro Lifetime$29.99
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