Comparison

QuickBend vs Pipe Offset Assistant

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

Head to head
About

QuickBend

This app is a conduit bending calculator designed for electricians and DIY enthusiasts. It provides accurate measurements for various bend types, accounting for bender and conduit specifications. Users can input data intuitively and receive instant feedback on bend feasibility.

Highlights
  • Accurate centerline radius algorithm
  • Supports multiple bend types (offset, saddle, 90°, etc.)
  • Intuitive data input (number pad, slider)
  • QuickCheck for bend feasibility
  • Customizable bender profiles
  • Layout multiple bends on a single conduit
Features
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QuickBend is the fastest and most precise conduit bending calculator app. Designed to be innovative and intuitive while remaining visually appealing. This advanced conduit bending calculator offers the most accurate measurements by taking into account the radius of the shoe and bender, plus the conduit type and size diameter. All measurements are generated using the centerline radius algorithm, and have all been rigorously processed and field tested. Even the bends displayed within QuickBend are generated using the same engine. Built for electricians by an electrician. QuickBend can be used by anyone working with conduit or tubing whether you are a seasoned professional, a novice cub, or even a DIY enthusiast. Made to avoid simple mistakes, and to save time and money. In addition to providing fast and precise calculations, there is plenty of information and documentation provided for individual bends. Explanations on how to use specific features, and step by step process to bending conduit. Offering the most intuitive method to input data. Whether you want to get straight to the point, or comb through the possibilities of a bend. You can switch back and forth between different input styles such as a number pad, or a slider bar (Press & Slide). Both having their unique advantages. QuickBend allows you, the user to toggle between three different types of measurements; inches, foot + inches, and centimeters. With QuickCheck built into QuickBend, there's a subtle change in text colors when a bend is impossible (red), or whether the bend may be unlikely to work (orange). This app for convenience, and we want it to benefit you. So much so that we added it into the input styles for bends, so you can see if a bend is possible before even tapping on the bend amount. Supporting the following bends! • Offset • Rolling Offset • Matching Bends Offset • Matching Centers Offset • Parallel Offset • Three-Point Saddle • Four-Point Saddle • 90° Bend • Kick with 90° • Matching Bend Kick • Matching Center Kick • Parallel Kick • Parallel Kick: Forward • Compound 90° - Circle Obstruction • Compound 90° - Rectangle Obstruction • Compound 90° - Square Obstruction • Segmented 90° Plus you have the ability to layout multiple bends on a single conduit, and get each measurement for a mark on the conduit. With the option to easily flip an individual or set of marks per bend. There's no limit to QuickBend. Easily, select between different types of benders and choose the size of the shoe and conduit type all within the same screen that you are working on. No need for complex navigations. In addition, you can pin benders you use the most, so you can select and switch between them quickly without consistently scrolling. All benders are spec'd out using the information provided by the manufacturers, and worst case scenario if one of the many benders available don't match the one you are using you can now add in your own bender. There's also an option to not select a bender and to use the multiplier method. Edit and view all of your benders' specifications. Detailed information on the centerline radius, deduct, gain, setback. Plus the ability to view the travel, and radius adjustment for any degree bend between up-to 90°. All of this is visualized and edited within the 'Bender Specs'.

About

Pipe Offset Assistant

Calculate pipe travel and run lengths using simple or rolling offsets. Save material and time with quick, easy calculations for pipe and conduit installations. Share results via text or email.

Highlights
  • Calculate pipe travel and run lengths
  • Supports simple and rolling offsets
  • Save material and time
  • Share results via text or email
  • Quick and simple calculations
Features
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Use either simple or rolling pipe offsets to calculate pipe travel and run lengths. Send out results using text or email. When running pipes or conduits, it is common to have to change the run of the line of pipes by using two equal angled elbow fittings. This App will save both material and time using a quick and simple way to perform calculations.

Screenshots

QuickBend4 screens
Pipe Offset Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QuickBend at 3.9K against Pipe Offset Assistant's 6. QuickBend also leads on chart position (#1 vs #195). Pipe Offset Assistant's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

QuickBend costs $6.99 and Pipe Offset Assistant $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for QuickBend against 4.7 for Pipe Offset Assistant. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickBend has 3.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
QuickBend versus Pipe Offset Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickBendPipe Offset Assistant
Price$6.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (3.9K ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#1 — better#195
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBret HardmanH3 Apps, LLC

Customer experience

QuickBend

All ratings3,942 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative15.6%

Pipe Offset Assistant

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

QuickBend

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Multiplier calculations are sometimes inaccurate
  • Parallel kick feature not working as expected on iOS
  • Unable to change app settings from cm to inches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add options for different size conduits in parallel offset runs
  • Include 3D examples and diagrams for bending instructions
  • Provide a demo or tutorial on how to properly use the app
  • Allow more customization of units (e.g., switching between inches and cm)

Pipe Offset Assistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QuickBend

No in-app purchases

None

Pipe Offset Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickBend free?
QuickBend costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pipe Offset Assistant free?
Pipe Offset Assistant costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QuickBend or Pipe Offset Assistant?
QuickBend is rated higher. QuickBend averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Pipe Offset Assistant averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do QuickBend or Pipe Offset Assistant have ads?
Neither QuickBend nor Pipe Offset Assistant shows ads.
Which is more popular, QuickBend or Pipe Offset Assistant?
QuickBend currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Pipe Offset Assistant at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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