Comparison

Areca Net vs Bend Master

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

Head to head
About

Areca Net

This cloud-based industrial equipment management system enables networked, intelligent, and remote control of machinery. It provides real-time status and environmental sensing, data acquisition, analysis, and smart device control. The platform supports a vast ecosystem of connected devices for industrial applications.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based industrial equipment management
  • Real-time status and environmental sensing
  • Data acquisition and analysis
  • Intelligent device control
  • Supports massive device connectivity
  • Industrial application ecosystem
Features
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CWT云系统是深圳盈科互动构建的基于互联网、云计算的工业设备管理系统。 通过CWT设备与云系统的结合,解决了工业系统网络化、智能化、远程化的、移动化的管理问题。 提供了工业设备状态及环境感知,工业数据集中获取与分析,设备智能控制,大数据分析等一系列服务 支持海量CWT设备的接入,打造了完备的物与物,物与人之间的工业系统应用生态圈。

About

Bend Master

This professional tool calculates precise bend marks for pipes and conduits, acting as an angle gauge with real-time measurements. It offers various bend calculators, a bubble level, and camera overlay for angle measurement, saving and sharing results.

Highlights
  • Offset bend calculations
  • 3-Point & 4-Point saddle calculations
  • 90° Stub-Up & Back-to-Back calculations
  • Compound 90° bend calculations
  • Real-time angle gauge
  • Camera angle overlay
  • Save and share diagrams
Features
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Bend Master is the essential conduit bending calculator and angle gauge for electricians, plumbers, and DIYers. Measure angles with your iPhone's sensors, calculate precise bend marks in seconds, and save camera-measured results — all in one professional tool. BEND CALCULATORS THAT GET IT RIGHT • Offset — Enter your conduit size, angle, and obstacle height. Get exact shrink, spacing, and mark points with a step-by-step diagram. • 3-Point Saddle & 4-Point Saddle — Instantly calculate bend marks, rotation, and fit for crossing obstacles. No more guessing on the job site. • 90° Stub-Up & 90° Back-to-Back — Get take-up, mark spacing, and stub height for perfect corners and offsets between two surfaces. • Compound 90° (Circle, Square & Rectangle) — Master tight corners around round, square, and rectangular obstructions with exact mark spacing, take-up, and arc length. SMARTPHONE ANGLE GAUGE • Real-time roll, pitch, and horizontal line angles using the built-in motion sensors. • Bubble level view for quick flat-surface leveling. • One-tap zero calibration and angle reset for accurate relative measurements. CAMERA ANGLE OVERLAY • Point your camera at any surface to measure angles in real time. • Capture photos with angle overlays embedded, perfect for documenting measurements and sharing with your crew. WHY BENDMASTER • Clear visual diagrams that show exactly where to mark and bend. • Conduit-specific formulas with proper shrink and multiplier handling. • Save or share any diagram as an image for job-site reference. • Haptic feedback and a distraction-free dark interface for job-site use. • Works offline — no internet needed in the field. BendMaster Premium unlocks all bend types — Offset, 3-Point & 4-Point Saddles, 90° Stub-Up, 90° Back-to-Back, and Compound 90° bends — plus the camera angle gauge. Download now and take control. Premium subscription: the monthly plan includes a 3-day free trial, then auto-renews monthly. The yearly plan auto-renews yearly. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://61e557ea.bends.pages.dev/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Areca Net3 screens
Bend Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Areca Net at none against Bend Master's 3. Areca Net also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). Bend Master's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 15 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Bend Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Areca Net asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Areca Net against 5.0 for Bend Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Areca Net ships an update every 15 months, Bend Master every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Areca Net versus Bend Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAreca NetBend Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer治安 张博 陶

Customer experience

Areca Net

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bend Master

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Areca Net

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bend Master

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual plan$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent plan$99.99

Questions

Is Areca Net free?
Areca Net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bend Master free?
Bend Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Areca Net or Bend Master?
Areca Net and Bend Master are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Areca Net or Bend Master have ads?
Neither Areca Net nor Bend Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Areca Net or Bend Master?
Areca Net ships an update every 15 months, and Bend Master every 9 days. Most recently, Areca Net was updated on October 12, 2026 and Bend Master on October 7, 2026.

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