Dilution Calculator is a utility app for iOS that automates dilution ratio math for professional detailers and painters.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The tool removes the cognitive friction of manual mixing math, allowing professionals to calculate exact volumes instantly without switching to general-purpose assistants.
For Professional car detailers, valeters, and painters requiring precise mixing ratios.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates exact water and solution volumes based on user-defined ratios and container sizes.
Provides a distraction-free interface for quick data entry.
Generates easy-to-measure values for manual mixing.
How much does it cost?
The freemium model uses an ad-supported free tier to drive adoption, with a one-time purchase gate for ad removal.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentaccessibilityperformanceShow more...
The app maintains a maintenance-level cadence, with only one release recorded in the analyzed window. The latest version focuses exclusively on accessibility improvements and general bug fixes rather than new content or features. Development appears stable but limited to minor maintenance tasks. With the last update occurring 20 days ago, the project shows no signs of active feature expansion or live operations.
Who built it?
Samuel Blackburn
4 apps tracked · Utilities
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads excited. Users appreciate the straightforward interface allows users to calculate mix ratios for resins and silicones without complexity and professional detailers find the quick calculation speed superior to using general purpose artificial intelligence tools.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The straightforward interface allows users to calculate mix ratios for resins and silicones without complexity
- Professional detailers find the quick calculation speed superior to using general purpose artificial intelligence tools
- Persistent advertisements obstruct the calculation interface and remain visible even after users attempt to interact
8 of 8 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample · Excited overall
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Competitive landscape for Dilution Calculator
How's the Utilities market?
Dilution Calculator serves a specialized professional niche, maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 154 total ratings. The lack of imperial measurement support in the latest version limits its reach in US-based professional markets.
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Key takeaways for Dilution Calculator
Where is it heading?
The professional detailing utility market remains stable, but Dilution Calculator is currently exposed by its metric-only design. Addressing the imperial unit gap is necessary to prevent churn to more flexible alternatives in the US market.
- Persistent ad obstruction in the latest version drives user churn, which compounds the negative sentiment regarding the lack of imperial units.
- High rating (4.7 stars) confirms the core calculation logic is reliable, providing a strong foundation for future professional-tier feature expansion.
The SWOT
- Dedicated calculation logic outperforms general-purpose AI for field speed.
- Simple UI mode minimizes distraction during professional tasks.
- Add imperial unit toggle to capture US-based professional detailers.
- Introduce pro-tier features for professional inventory management.
Next best moves
Ship imperial unit toggle because it is the top-requested feature → increase US market adoption
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's maintenance-mode status is a competitive advantage…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app remains in a maintenance-level state with no new features or performance shifts. The primary evolution is a more targeted strategic focus on the US market and a clearer articulation of the competitive threat from AI-driven alternatives.
Bottom line
Implementing an imperial unit toggle would directly address the top-requested feature and unlock the US professional market, which is currently underserved by the metric-only design.
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Is Dilution Calculator suitable for professional use?
Does Dilution Calculator support imperial measurements like ounces?
Are there intrusive advertisements in the free version?
Sources
- [1] App Store listing, source
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