IAPMO Codes vs Plumber's Handbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IAPMO Codes
Access and manage your purchased IAPMO codes, including the UPC, UMC, and others. Make annotations, record voice notes, and view content offline. Stay informed with code errata, committee information, and breaking news.
- View purchased IAPMO codes
- Offline access
- Make annotations
- Voice recordings
- Access code errata
- View development timeline
- Direct access to engineering staff
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View your purchased IAPMO codes such as the UPC, UMC, USHGC, USPSHTC, WEStand and NSPC. Make annotations, voice recordings or view offline while heading to your next meeting. Have access to code errata, apply to committees, see the current timeline, be informed of the process and be notified for any breaking news. Get full access to all codes development related information. You will also have direct access to the engineering staff and support staff for any questions on the codes or the process.
Plumber's Handbook
This app provides comprehensive plumbing knowledge for DIYers and professionals. It covers theoretical concepts and practical, step-by-step repair and installation guides with detailed illustrations.
- 54 illustrated articles
- Theory and practice sections
- Step-by-step repair tutorials
- Covers heating, fixtures, and pipes
- Regular content updates
- Suitable for beginners and pros
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All-In-One Plumbing Guide – Learn, Repair, and Install with Confidence Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, a professional plumber, or simply curious about how plumbing systems work, this app is your go-to resource. Packed with practical tips, clear explanations, and helpful illustrations, it’s designed to make plumbing knowledge accessible to everyone. Two Comprehensive Sections: Theory – Understand the principles Practice – Apply your knowledge Theory Section: Dive into detailed information on plumbing systems commonly found in homes and apartments. Learn about: - Key plumbing terms and definitions - Heating systems: natural/forced circulation, underfloor heating, boilers, radiators - Fixtures: toilets, sinks, showers, baths, mixer taps - Components: pipe types, fittings, pumps, hydraulic seals - Water supply, sewerage, drainage, rainwater harvesting - Installation schemes, system pressure, safety measures, symbols, and diagrams Whether you’re learning from scratch or brushing up on concepts, the theory section builds a solid foundation. Practice Section: Step-by-step tutorials guide you through real-world plumbing tasks, such as: Installing sinks, mixer taps, toilets, towel rails, bathtubs, and bidets Setting up underfloor heating collectors and radiators Working with different types of pipes: polypropylene, metal-plastic, copper Performing basic repairs like fixing a leaking tap With these guides, you’ll gain the confidence to tackle repairs, upgrades, and installations on your own. Features: - 54 detailed, illustrated articles - Suitable for beginners and experienced users alike - Regular content updates based on user feedback Master the essentials of plumbing – one article at a time. Whether you're working on a project or supervising a plumber, this app gives you the knowledge you need to get it done right. In app purchase included : Lifetime Ads Free version Privacy policy : https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-subscription/ Terms and condition :https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Plumber's Handbook at 5.0 against IAPMO Codes's 3.8. Plumber's Handbook also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). IAPMO Codes's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plumber's Handbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IAPMO Codes has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | IAPMO Codes | Plumber's Handbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Shital Gorasiya |
Customer experience
IAPMO Codes
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In-app purchases
IAPMO Codes
No in-app purchases
Plumber's Handbook
No in-app purchases
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