HydroCalc Basic vs HydroCalc SHK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 β without the hassle of complex manual computations. Whether youβre sizing new pipelines or analyzing existing systems, the app delivers rapid, accurate results. Key Features Automatic Unit Conversion β Seamlessly switch between US Customary and SI units for length, flow, and diameter. Pipeline-Specific Inputs β Enter pipeline length, flow rate, internal diameter, and pipe material. Powerful Inverse Calculator β 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.
HydroCalc SHK
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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, mHβO 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | HydroCalc Basic | HydroCalc SHK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Transparent Blue Water LLC | Piotr Kaminski |
In-app purchases
HydroCalc Basic
- Premium - Flow Units & Ad-Free$1.99
HydroCalc SHK
- HydroCalc Pro$3.99
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