Comparison

Shader × Node vs Metal Bending Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Shader × Node

Create stunning visual effects and shaders without coding using a drag-and-drop node editor. Ideal for those interested in graphics, game development, and visual jockeying.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop node editor
  • Create shaders without coding
  • Visual scripting system
  • Music visualization
  • Graphics and visual effects creation
Features
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Shader x Node is a WWDC19 Scholarship Application Project. > Write amazing shaders with your creativity and ingenuity (and without any coding skill because drag'n'drop saves the day!) Hi, are you interested in graphics related stuff, like visual effects in Hollywood, AAA game development and video jockey? If so, then you must be wondering how do people achieve these great effects! The answer is shader, which is a type of computer program that can do literally everything now, from simple graphics to powering autonomous driving. Today we are going to use this app to build a music visualization shader using my shader node editor, which is a visual scripting system I wrote in Swift.

About

Metal Bending Calculator

This app assists metal fabricators and technicians in accurately calculating parameters for bending sheet metal. It simplifies complex calculations for V-bends, U-bends, and Z-bends, providing precise measurements for straight sections, allowances, and radii. A 2D graphic visualization aids in understanding the final product.

Highlights
  • Input material type, thickness, width, and bend angle
  • Select bend types (V-bend, U-bend, Z-bend)
  • Calculate straight section length
  • Determine bend allowance and deduction
  • Calculate setback, inside, and outside radii
  • 2D graphic representation of bends
Features
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Metal Bending Calculator is a mobile application designed to help metal fabricators and technicians calculate the parameters required for bending metal sheets and plates accurately. The app is suitable for use in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and metalworking. The app features a user-friendly interface that allows users to input the required values easily. These values include the material type, thickness, width, and bend angle. Users can also choose the type of bend, such as V-bend, U-bend, or Z-bend. Once the values are inputted, the app calculates the length of the straight section, the bend allowance, the bend deduction, the setback, the inside radius, and the outside radius. Users can also see a 2D graphic representation of the bend angle and the finished product. Metal Bending Calculator is a handy tool for metal fabricators who need to calculate the parameters required for bending metal sheets and plates. The app eliminates the need for manual calculations and ensures accuracy in the final product.

Screenshots

Shader × Node4 screens
Metal Bending Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shader × Node at Free against Metal Bending Calculator's $4.99. Shader × Node also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). Metal Bending Calculator's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Shader × Node is free to download; Metal Bending Calculator costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shader × Node holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Shader × Node's written reviews are positive against 0% of Metal Bending Calculator's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Shader × Node versus Metal Bending Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShader × NodeMetal Bending Calculator
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昊天 郑Kantaben Gorasiya

Customer experience

Shader × Node

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Metal Bending Calculator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shader × Node

No in-app purchases

None

Metal Bending Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shader × Node free?
Shader × Node is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metal Bending Calculator free?
Metal Bending Calculator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shader × Node or Metal Bending Calculator?
Shader × Node is rated higher. Shader × Node averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Metal Bending Calculator averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Shader × Node or Metal Bending Calculator have ads?
Neither Shader × Node nor Metal Bending Calculator shows ads.

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