Comparison

ENGEL e vs HB

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

Head to head
About

ENGEL e

This tool simplifies complex calculations for injection molders, including stroke volume, clamping force, cooling time, and screw speed. Get accurate results quickly and clearly displayed on a single page, eliminating the need for tedious manual computations.

Highlights
  • Calculate stroke volume
  • Determine clamping force
  • Estimate cooling time
  • Calculate screw speed
  • Clear, structured results display
  • Quick calculations
Features
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The ENGEL | e-calc app is a comprehensive tool for every injection moulder. With this tool you can very easily calculate stroke volume, clamping force, cooling time and the screw speed. Instead of making tedious calculations you 'll quickly receive the desired results within just a few clicks. These are displayed clearly structured on one page.

About

HB

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With the "e‑cockpit" application on the mobile smartphone, all Thermo‑6 users can work even more efficiently and safely. The app for smartphones and tablets accesses the Gate‑6 interface server and the Thermo‑6 temperature control units connected to it locally via Bluetooth. Via "e‑cockpit" and "Gate‑6", you can call up analysis data, allow remote access, directly access all online documentation on the "Knowledge" platform or, for example, create a unit‑specific ticket with analysis data at the touch of a button. Furthermore, "e‑cockpit" contains the scanner for the HB‑Therm-specific QR codes on the unit or on the spare parts. This gives customers a transparent overview of current production and allows them to intervene remotely if problems occur.

Screenshots

ENGEL e4 screens
HB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HB at every 2 months against ENGEL e's every 4 months. ENGEL e's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ENGEL e ships an update every 4 months, HB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 3, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
ENGEL e versus HB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterENGEL eHB
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperENGEL AUSTRIA GmbHHB-Therm

In-app purchases

None

ENGEL e

No in-app purchases

None

HB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ENGEL e free?
ENGEL e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HB free?
HB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ENGEL e or HB have ads?
Neither ENGEL e nor HB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ENGEL e or HB?
ENGEL e ships an update every 4 months, and HB every 2 months. Most recently, ENGEL e was updated on July 3, 2026 and HB on July 22, 2026.

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