# IAPMO Codes vs Plumber's Handbook

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IAPMO Codes | Plumber's Handbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iapmo-codes/id1457481184/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumbers-handbook/id6746629016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455422752) | [Shital Gorasiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737199158) |

## What reviewers say

### IAPMO Codes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iapmo-codes/id1457481184)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Plumber's Handbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumbers-handbook/id6746629016)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*