Comparison

HVAC Calculator vs ElectriCalc

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

Head to head
About

HVAC Calculator

Features
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HVAC Load & Refrigerant Calc is a professional engineering calculator suite built for HVAC technicians, refrigeration pros, residential heating contractors, and facility managers who need fast, accurate answers in the field. Fourteen purpose-built tools in one offline app โ€” no subscription, no internet required. WHAT'S INCLUDED: Glycol Mix & Freeze โ€” Calculate glycol concentration for any target freeze point. Duct Sizer Quick โ€” Size round and rectangular ducts by airflow and target velocity. Chilled Water Flow โ€” Compute GPM from tonnage and delta-T for chilled water loops. Superheat & Subcooling โ€” Verify refrigerant charge on R-410A, R-22, R-32, R-134a and more. Refrigerant Charge โ€” Diagnose over- or undercharge from subcooling and superheat, by refrigerant and metering device. Coolant Mix Ratio โ€” Dial in propylene or ethylene glycol blends by volume, in US or metric units. Manual J Load Calc โ€” Quick whole-house residential heating and cooling load estimates. Radiator BTU Sizer โ€” Match radiator output to room heat loss in BTU/hr or watts. Boiler Efficiency โ€” Fuel input, firing rate, stack loss, and annual fuel cost from boiler output and efficiency. Steam Trap Sizing โ€” Size traps by condensate load, pressure, and safety factor. Tank Heat-Up Time โ€” Calculate time and energy to bring a tank from start to target temperature. Heat Exchanger Duty โ€” Solve Q = U A LMTD for counter-flow and parallel-flow exchangers. Insulation R-Value โ€” Solve R-value from thickness, or thickness from a target R, across nine materials โ€” with U-factor. Flue Gas Analysis โ€” Combustion analysis from O2, CO, and stack temperature readings. WHO IS IT FOR: HVAC service techs diagnosing refrigerant charge and airflow on the job Refrigeration technicians working across R-410A, R-32, R-134a, and legacy systems Residential heating contractors sizing radiators and ductwork Commercial facility managers tracking chilled water and boiler performance Engineering students and apprentices learning load calcs and combustion analysis WHY HVAC PROS LOVE IT: Works 100% offline โ€” reliable on rooftops, in basements, and deep inside mechanical rooms with zero signal. No tracking, no analytics, no account to create. No subscription โ€” pay once, own it. Instant results โ€” every calculator recomputes live as you type. Professional formulas based on standard engineering references, with inputs labeled clearly so you can trust every number. ONE-TIME UNLOCK: Three calculators are free forever. Unlock All Calculators is a single $12.99 one-time purchase (non-consumable, no subscription, no recurring charge) that opens every Pro tool โ€” Superheat & Subcooling, Refrigerant Charge, Manual J Load Calc, Boiler Efficiency, Heat Exchanger Duty, Flue Gas Analysis, and the rest โ€” plus reference tables for refrigerants and materials. Buy once and use it on any device signed into your Apple ID. Questions, feature requests, or a formula you'd like added? Let us know what would make your workday easier.

About

ElectriCalc

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ElectriCalc: Engineering Tool is a professional-grade engineering tool designed for electrical engineers, contractors, and electricians. Key features include: Wire Sizing & Ampacity (NEC/IEC) Conduit Fill Calculations Motor Sizing & Electrical Formulas All calculations are completely offline and instantly responsive.

Screenshots

HVAC Calculator4 screens
ElectriCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ElectriCalc at none against HVAC Calculator's 1. ElectriCalc also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HVAC Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ElectriCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
HVAC Calculator versus ElectriCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHVAC CalculatorElectriCalc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.Yihua Xu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HVAC Calculator

One-time1
  • Unlock All Calculators$12.99
None

ElectriCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HVAC Calculator free?
HVAC Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ElectriCalc free?
ElectriCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HVAC Calculator or ElectriCalc have ads?
Neither HVAC Calculator nor ElectriCalc shows ads.

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