Comparison

IAPMO Codes vs Plumber's Handbook

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • View purchased IAPMO codes
  • Offline access
  • Make annotations
  • Voice recordings
  • Access code errata
  • View development timeline
  • Direct access to engineering staff
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

IAPMO Codes4 screens
Plumber's Handbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IAPMO Codes versus Plumber's Handbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIAPMO CodesPlumber's Handbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical OfficialsShital Gorasiya

Customer experience

IAPMO Codes

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Plumber's Handbook

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

In-app purchases

None

IAPMO Codes

No in-app purchases

None

Plumber's Handbook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IAPMO Codes free?
IAPMO Codes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plumber's Handbook free?
Plumber's Handbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IAPMO Codes or Plumber's Handbook?
Plumber's Handbook is rated higher. IAPMO Codes averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Plumber's Handbook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IAPMO Codes or Plumber's Handbook have ads?
Neither IAPMO Codes nor Plumber's Handbook shows ads.

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