Comparison

Conduit Bending vs Field Bend

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

Head to head
About

Conduit Bending

This app simplifies electrical conduit bending calculations with expert-designed tools. It offers advanced fractional and unit conversion capabilities, supporting a wide range of bend types for precise results. Easily switch between imperial and metric units and choose from predefined benders.

Highlights
  • Advanced fractional calculations
  • Imperial and metric unit conversion
  • Support for numerous bend types
  • Predefined bender selection
  • Expert-designed accuracy
Features
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Conduit Bending is a conduit bending calculator for electricians: 17 bend calculators for offsets, rolling offsets, 3-point and 4-point saddles, 90° bends and corners, with your bender's numbers built in. Pick your bender, enter the measurements, and get the marks for the bend. No bending chart, no working it out on the back of a box. Switch between imperial (inches) and metric (cm) at any time. OFFSET BENDS • Offset: Basic • Offset: 1st Bend Critical • Offset: 2nd Bend Critical • Offset: Parallel Adjustment for parallel runs ROLLING OFFSET CALCULATOR • Rolled Offset: Basic • Rolled Offset: 1st Bend Critical • Rolled Offset: 2nd Bend Critical SADDLE BENDS • 3-Point Saddle: Basic and Critical distance • 4-Point Saddle: Basic and Critical distance 90° BENDS • 90°: Basic • Back to Back 90° • Kicked 90° CORNERS • Corner around a square obstacle • Corner around a rectangular obstacle • Corner around a round obstacle BENDERS AND UNITS • Choose from more than 30 predefined hand, Chicago, electric and hydraulic benders • EMT, IMC, rigid (RMC) and PVC conduit, from 1/2" to 5" • Work in inches or centimeters • A built-in calculator that handles fractions and converts between cm and inches, from the makers of Calculator+ Whether you bend conduit every day or are learning how to bend conduit, Conduit Bending puts every bend in one pipe bending calculator on your iPhone. Conduit Bending is free to use with ads. A subscription removes the ads. Also from xNeat: Construction Calculator and Pipe Fitting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Field Bend

This app simplifies conduit bending for electricians and DIYers. It provides automatic calculations and step-by-step instructions for various bend types, ensuring accurate results with minimal effort. Save time and reduce errors on your projects.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple bend types (offsets, saddles, 90°)
  • Automatic bend calculations
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Beginner-friendly interface
  • Works for professionals and DIY users
Features
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Bend pipe perfectly — every time. Whether you’re a seasoned electrician or just getting started, this app makes conduit bending effortless. No prior pipe-bending knowledge required — simply choose a bend type, enter your measurements, and the app calculates your bend marks with clear, step-by-step instructions for a perfect bend every time. Features: - Supports offsets, rolling-offsets, 3-point saddles, 4-point saddles and 90° bends - Automatic calculations take the guesswork out of bending - Intuitive, beginner-friendly instructions anyone can follow - Works for professionals and DIY users alike Save time, reduce errors, and get perfect bends every single time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fieldbend.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Conduit Bending4 screens
Field Bend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Conduit Bending at none against Field Bend's shown. Conduit Bending also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 25%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Conduit Bending sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Field Bend sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Conduit Bending against 4.7 for Field Bend. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 652 and 310 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Conduit Bending's written reviews are positive against 25% of Field Bend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conduit Bending ships an update every 2 weeks, Field Bend every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Conduit Bending versus Field Bend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConduit BendingField Bend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (652 ratings) — better4.7 (310 ratings)
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings652 — better310
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxNeat.comChris Remington

Customer experience

Conduit Bending

All ratings652 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative53.8%

Field Bend

All ratings306 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative58.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Conduit Bending

Subscriptions2
  • Conduit Bending3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Conduit Bending7 Days trial$39.991 Year
6 purchases

Field Bend

Subscriptions2
  • FieldBend Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • FieldBend Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Job Pack (10 bends)$4.99
  • Standard Job Pack (25 bends)$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
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  • Lifetime Packet$29.99

Questions

Is Conduit Bending free?
Conduit Bending is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Field Bend free?
Field Bend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Conduit Bending or Field Bend?
Conduit Bending is rated higher. Conduit Bending averages 4.8 out of 5 from 652 ratings, while Field Bend averages 4.7 from 310 ratings.
Do Conduit Bending or Field Bend have ads?
Field Bend shows ads; Conduit Bending does not.
Which is updated more often, Conduit Bending or Field Bend?
Conduit Bending ships an update every 2 weeks, and Field Bend every 9 days. Most recently, Conduit Bending was updated on October 24, 2026 and Field Bend on October 24, 2026.

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