QuickBend vs CoreNav
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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'.
CoreNav
Get instant, trusted answers for complex technical questions related to HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work. This AI co-pilot helps with troubleshooting, code compliance, and reviewing plans, ensuring safety and accuracy in the field.
- Ask questions in plain English
- Get code section references
- Troubleshoot with context
- Review plans before execution
- Safety prompt integration
- Field-specific use cases
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CoreNav is the equivalent of having the world’s smartest and most thorough HVAC technician, electrician, or plumber in the palm of your hand as a co-pilot for day to day troubleshooting and code compliance. What you can do • Ask a question in plain English and get a direct answer. • Get the relevant code section or standard reference when it matters. • Troubleshoot with guardrails. CoreNav asks for the missing readings and context before it suggests actions. • Get a second pair of eyes on a plan before you touch the equipment. How it works on a call 1) Tell CoreNav what equipment you are on, what you see, and what you have measured. 2) It asks follow-up questions to close gaps and catch contradictions. 3) It gives a clear next step. When a rule matters, it points to the section so you can verify. Safety first Working around energized and pressurized equipment can hurt people and damage property. CoreNav will prompt for safety basics (lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, site rules) and will tell you when it cannot verify an answer. You are responsible for following your company procedures, manufacturer instructions, and local code. Built for the work you actually see • Service calls and troubleshooting • Controls and manufacturer-specific systems • Code questions in the field • Fast refreshers before a task This app supports learning and decision-making. It does not replace a licensed professional or your employer’s safety program. Terms of Use: https://chat.corenav.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://chat.corenav.ai/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CoreNav at Free against QuickBend's $6.99. CoreNav also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). QuickBend's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating 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
CoreNav is free to download; QuickBend costs $6.99 up front. CoreNav sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $20.00 per month. QuickBend asks for nothing beyond the download.
CoreNav holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickBend has 4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QuickBend ships an update every 2 weeks, CoreNav every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuickBend | CoreNav |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (4K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Bret Hardman | Tandem Workforce Inc. |
Customer experience
QuickBend
CoreNav
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)
CoreNav
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QuickBend
No in-app purchases
CoreNav
- CoreNav Pro$20.001 Month









