ENGEL e vs HB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Calculate stroke volume
- Determine clamping force
- Estimate cooling time
- Calculate screw speed
- Clear, structured results display
- Quick calculations
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ENGEL e | HB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH | HB-Therm |
In-app purchases
ENGEL e
No in-app purchases
HB
No in-app purchases








