Comparison

Flow Test Calculator vs HiperGIS

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

Head to head
About

Flow Test Calculator

Calculate hydrant flow rates and determine maximum water system flow. This tool uses a standard variation of the Hazen-Williams formula for calculations. Imperial units are currently supported, with metric coming soon.

Highlights
  • Hydrant flow rate calculation
  • Maximum water system flow determination
  • Hazen-Williams formula implementation
  • Imperial unit support
  • Future metric unit support
Features
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This app is a simple flow test calculator to assist the user with determining flow rates of hydrants as well as determining if the maximum flow of the water system. A standard variation of the Hazen-Williams formula is used to determine the Max Flow Available. All units are in Imperial. Metric to come soon.

About

HiperGIS

This app allows field workers to efficiently capture infrastructure data, log inspections, and issue maintenance work orders. It supports viewing GIS layers, asset maintenance history, and creating requests for supervisor approval. Designed for ease of use by all technical levels.

Highlights
  • View GIS layers by user group
  • Log inspections and issue work orders
  • Track asset maintenance history
  • Add attachments to records
  • Create supervisor approval requests
  • Toggle GIS layers for viewing
Features
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HiperGIS is now available on your iPhone or iPad! Easily capture maintenance issues and execute your preventative maintenance program. HiperGIS enables field workers of all technical levels to capture essential infrastructure data efficiently and accurately. Features: - View all GIS layers by user group - Log Inspections. - Issue corrective maintenance work orders. - View asset maintenance history. - Add attachments to your maintenance records. - Create requests for supervisor approval. - Toggle on and off layers for easier viewing ability

Screenshots

Flow Test Calculator2 screens
HiperGIS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HiperGIS at 5.0 against Flow Test Calculator's 4.1. HiperGIS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 14 months vs every 90 months). Flow Test Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flow Test Calculator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HiperGIS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HiperGIS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Test Calculator has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flow Test Calculator ships an update every 90 months, HiperGIS every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flow Test Calculator versus HiperGIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlow Test CalculatorHiperGIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (63 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 90 monthsEvery 14 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLarry OwensgWorks

Customer experience

Flow Test Calculator

All ratings63 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

HiperGIS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Flow Test Calculator

One-time4
  • Disable Purchase Requests$0.99
  • Disable Purchase Requests 1.99$1.99
  • Disable Purchase Request 4.99$4.99
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  • Disable Purchase Requests 9.99$9.99
None

HiperGIS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flow Test Calculator free?
Flow Test Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HiperGIS free?
HiperGIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flow Test Calculator or HiperGIS?
HiperGIS is rated higher. Flow Test Calculator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while HiperGIS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Flow Test Calculator or HiperGIS have ads?
Neither Flow Test Calculator nor HiperGIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flow Test Calculator or HiperGIS?
Flow Test Calculator ships an update every 90 months, and HiperGIS every 14 months. Most recently, Flow Test Calculator was updated on October 23, 2026 and HiperGIS on October 4, 2026.

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