Comparison

HeatLoad Pro vs DuctSizer Pro

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

Head to head
About

HeatLoad Pro

Features
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HeatLoadPro is the fastest way for HVAC professionals to perform accurate Manual J-style heat load calculations on the job site. Simply scan a room using your iPhone's LiDAR sensor — HeatLoadPro automatically captures room dimensions, walls, windows, and doors. Annotate insulation types and construction details, then calculate in seconds. SCAN & CALCULATE • LiDAR-powered room scanning captures accurate dimensions automatically • Manual entry available for rooms without LiDAR access • Set local design conditions by ZIP code for climate-accurate calculations • Calculate heating and cooling loads for entire projects with one tap PROFESSIONAL REPORTS • Generate branded PDF heat load reports to share with clients or contractors • Equipment recommendations across 5 sizing tiers with efficiency options • Edit and customize equipment specs before exporting MANAGE YOUR PROJECTS • Organize multiple buildings and rooms in one place • Save and revisit projects at any time • Designed for HVAC contractors, engineers, and energy auditors SUBSCRIPTION HeatLoadPro requires an active subscription. • Monthly/Yearly subscriptions available Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.heatloadpro.app/privacy

About

DuctSizer Pro

This tool quickly calculates HVAC duct sizes based on airflow and friction loss. It supports various duct shapes and provides key airflow values for field use.

Highlights
  • Calculate CFM from duct size
  • Find duct sizes from CFM
  • Supports square, round, and oval duct
  • Shows velocity, friction, area, and equivalent round size
  • Highlights suggested duct sizes
  • Compares alternate duct sizes
Features
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DuctSizer Pro is a fast HVAC duct sizing calculator built for field use. Enter duct dimensions and friction to calculate CFM, or enter CFM and friction to find suggested duct sizes. The app supports square, round, and oval ductwork and shows key airflow values such as velocity, friction, area, and equivalent round size. Features: - Calculate CFM from duct size - Find duct sizes from CFM - Supports square, round, and oval duct - Shows velocity, friction, area, and equivalent round size - Highlights suggested duct sizes - Compares alternate duct sizes for the same airflow DuctSizer Pro is designed as a quick reference tool for HVAC layout, estimating, and field calculations.

Screenshots

HeatLoad Pro3 screens
DuctSizer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

HeatLoad Pro and DuctSizer Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. HeatLoad Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and DuctSizer Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HeatLoad Pro versus DuctSizer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeatLoad ProDuctSizer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony ThomeLEONARDO NOVOA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HeatLoad Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Yearly$199.991 Year
1 purchases

DuctSizer Pro

One-time1
  • Catalog Pro$2.99

Questions

Is HeatLoad Pro free?
HeatLoad Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DuctSizer Pro free?
DuctSizer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HeatLoad Pro or DuctSizer Pro have ads?
Neither HeatLoad Pro nor DuctSizer Pro shows ads.

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