Comparison

Pipe Flow Calculations vs PipeAtlas

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

Head to head
About

Pipe Flow Calculations

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Pipe Flow Calculations is a professional engineering app designed for accurate and fast calculation of fluid flow in pipes. It helps engineers, technicians, and students analyze flow behavior, pressure losses, and key fluid parameters in real-world systems. Whether you are designing a pipeline, checking an existing system, or learning fluid mechanics, this app provides reliable results with an intuitive interface. Key Features - Pressure drop calculation - Pipe diameter and flow rate calculations - Flow velocity and Reynolds number - Friction factor and fluid properties - Support for multiple calculation scenarios - Metric and Imperial unit systems - Accurate engineering formulas and methods Designed for Real Engineering Use This app is not a basic calculator. It is built for real engineering workflows: - Analyze pipe systems and optimize performance - Compare different calculation scenarios - Work with realistic fluid properties - Get instant results for quick decision making Useful for Students and Professionals

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PipeAtlas

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PipeAtlas is a professional piping engineering reference app for piping engineers, mechanical engineers, designers, fabricators, and inspectors. Access essential piping dimensions, weights, and engineering data anytime — in the office, workshop, or field. PipeAtlas provides a comprehensive database covering flanges, fittings, valves, pipes, gaskets, branch connections, fasteners, and piping design references based on international standards. FEATURES • Pipe dimensions and weights • Flange dimensions and weights • Pipe fitting dimensions and weights • Valve dimensions and face-to-face data • Gasket and fastener reference data • Piping component lookup • Engineering design references DATA COVERAGE PipeAtlas covers commonly used piping components and standards: 1. Flanges 1.1 ASME B16.5 Flanges • Weld Neck Flange • Slip-On Flange • Blind Flange • Threaded Flange • Socket Weld Flange • Lap Joint Flange 1.2 ASME B16.47 Flanges • Series A Flanges • Series B Flanges • Weld Neck Flange • Blind Flange 1.3 API 6A Flanges • Type 6B • Type 6BX 1.4 Other Flange Standards • ASME B16.36 Orifice Flanges • ASME Compact Flanges • EN 1092-1 Flanges • BS 10 Flanges • Hub and Clamp Connections 2. Pipe Fittings 2.1 ASME B16.9 Butt Weld Fittings • Elbows • Tees • Reducers • Caps 2.2 ASME B16.11 Forged Fittings • Threaded Fittings • Socket Weld Fittings 3. Valves ASME B16.10 Valve Dimensions Supported valve types: • Gate Valve • Globe Valve • Ball Valve • Check Valve • Butterfly Valve • Control Valve Including: • Flanged Valves • Butt Weld Valves • Threaded Valves • Socket Weld Valves 4. Line Blinds & Spacers ASME B16.48 Line Blanks • Spectacle Blind • Line Spade • Spacer • RTJ Ring Types 5. Welded Branch Connections Supported components: • Weldolet • Sockolet • Threadolet • Elbolet • Latrolet • Nipoflange • Flanged Branch Connections 6. Gaskets Supported gasket data: • Flat Ring Gaskets • Spiral Wound Gaskets • RTJ Gaskets (ASME B16.21) • Type R / RX / BX Rings 7. Pipes Pipe dimensions based on: • ASME B36.10M • ASME B36.19M Including: • Pipe by Schedule • Pipe by Wall Thickness 8. Fasteners • ISO Nuts • UNC Nuts 9. Design References Engineering references include: • ASME Composite Dimensions • Pipe Flexibility Reference • Pipe Leg Calculation • Pipe Loop Calculation • Safe Pipe Spans • Safe Pipe Spacing SUPPORTED STANDARDS • ASME B16.5 • ASME B16.9 • ASME B16.10 • ASME B16.11 • ASME B16.36 • ASME B16.47 • ASME B16.48 • ASME B16.21 • ASME B36.10M • ASME B36.19M • API 6A • EN 1092-1 • BS 10 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pipe Flow Calculations3 screens
PipeAtlas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pipe Flow Calculations at none against PipeAtlas's 3. Pipe Flow Calculations also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PipeAtlas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pipe Flow Calculations asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Pipe Flow Calculations versus PipeAtlas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipe Flow CalculationsPipeAtlas
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplication Services LLCShenzhen Seize Times E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Pipe Flow Calculations

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PipeAtlas

Subscriptions2
  • PipeAtlas Pro One Month$1.991 Month
  • PipeAtlas Pro One Year$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • PipeAtlas Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Pipe Flow Calculations free?
Pipe Flow Calculations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PipeAtlas free?
PipeAtlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pipe Flow Calculations or PipeAtlas have ads?
Neither Pipe Flow Calculations nor PipeAtlas shows ads.

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