Comparison

HydroCalc Basic vs HydroCalc SHK

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

Head to head
About

HydroCalc Basic

Features
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Pipe Headloss Calculator provides engineers, designers, and students with powerful tools for pipeline hydraulic analysis β€” 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 β€” from the classroom to the field.

About

HydroCalc SHK

Features
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HydroCalc is a compact calculation aid for heating, HVAC and service technicians. Features: - Calculate heat output, flow or temperature difference from the other two values - Show flow in l/h, l/min and mΒ³/h - Convert bar, kPa, mbar, mHβ‚‚O and psi - German and English - Works offline HydroCalc Pro permanently unlocks additional hydronic calculators with a one-time In-App Purchase: - Flow velocity from flow and inside diameter - Required inside diameter from flow and target velocity - Kv value from flow and differential pressure - Differential pressure from flow and Kv Important: HydroCalc is a calculation aid for trained professionals. Manufacturer data, applicable standards, system design and actual measurements always take precedence. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HydroCalc Basic4 screens
HydroCalc SHK3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HydroCalc Basic at 15.1 against HydroCalc SHK's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. HydroCalc Basic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HydroCalc SHK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
HydroCalc Basic versus HydroCalc SHK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydroCalc BasicHydroCalc SHK
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransparent Blue Water LLCPiotr Kaminski

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HydroCalc Basic

One-time1
  • Premium - Flow Units & Ad-Free$1.99
1 purchases

HydroCalc SHK

One-time1
  • HydroCalc Pro$3.99

Questions

Is HydroCalc Basic free?
HydroCalc Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HydroCalc SHK free?
HydroCalc SHK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HydroCalc Basic or HydroCalc SHK have ads?
Neither HydroCalc Basic nor HydroCalc SHK shows ads.

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