Comparison

Fittings App ANSI vs Branch Pipe Layout

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

Head to head
About

Fittings App ANSI

This app provides precise measurements for various pipe fittings according to ANSI/ASME standards. It calculates dimensions for flanges, elbows, tees, and reducers, offering both standard and manual input options for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Flange measurements (class 150-900)
  • Elbow measurements (radius, cutting)
  • Tee and reducer calculations
  • Bolt and gasket dimension analysis
  • Extensive help and explanations
Features
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Nominal diameter NPS 1" - 40" / DN 25 - 1000 American Standard ASME B36.10 Functions: - Measure of flange class 150-900: ANSI/ASME B16.5/B16.47(A) - welding neck lenght, - gasket measure inside/outside, - hex bolts, number, nominal size, lenght(RF, RJ, masch.), - bolt circle, - flange outside diameter, - flange thickness, - hex nuts thickness. - measurements of the elbow with 2 types or manual input: ANSI/ASME B16.9 - elbow radius , - calculate the cutting mesurements of the elbow, - take off, chord, - tee with different outlet diameter, - reduction. -Extensive help and explanations

About

Branch Pipe Layout

This tool generates precise flat patterns for various pipe and branch connections, including pipe-to-pipe, pipe-to-cone, and truncated cylinders. It simplifies complex fabrication layouts for engineers and fabricators.

Highlights
  • Flat pattern layouts for pipe intersections
  • Pipe to pipe connections (equal/unequal diameter, offset)
  • Pipe or nozzle to cone intersections
  • Standard shell or pipe layouts
  • Truncated pipes/cylinders (angled, radius)
  • Customizable segment divisions
Features
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The Branch Pipe Layout App is a specialized tool designed for fabricators, piping engineers, and designers involved in developing flat patterns for branch connections in piping systems. It simplifies the process of generating accurate fabrication layouts for intersections between pipes, nozzles, and cones. Key Features and Capabilities: This app helps you create flat pattern layouts for: - Pipe to Pipe Intersections at 90° with equal or unequal diameters, with or without offset. - Pipe or Nozzle to Cone Intersections at 90° or with parallel axes. - Standard Shell or Pipe Layouts with customizable height and diameter inputs. - Pipes or Cylinders Truncated at an Angle (top, bottom, or both sides). - Pipes or Cylinders Truncated with a Radius at the top. The app provides the unfolded (flat) dimensions of the intersecting parts—such as flat plate width and length—and allows layouts to be divided into 12, 24, 36, 48, 96 parts, or a custom number of segments based on user input. Layout Types Included: - Pipe/Shell Layout: Calculates flat layout for cylindrical shells using diameter and height inputs. Supports user-defined part and level divisions. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated at Top: Flat pattern for cylinders cut at an angle at the top. Inputs: diameter, large side height, and small side height. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated Top & Bottom: Layout for pipes cut at an angle on both ends. Inputs include diameter, center height, and both top and bottom side angles. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated with Radius at Top: For pipes cut with a curved top profile. Inputs: diameter, center height, and radius. - Pipe-to-Pipe Intersection (Equal Diameter, 90°): Layout for equal diameter pipes intersecting at a right angle. Input includes diameters and center distance. - Pipe-to-Pipe Intersection (Unequal Diameter, Offset, 90°): For intersections with different pipe diameters and offset centerlines. Inputs: diameters, center distance, and offset. - Pipe/Nozzle to Cone Intersection (90°): Calculates layout for intersections between cones and pipes/nozzles at right angles. Inputs: cone large/small diameters, cone height, pipe diameter, height from base, and center distance. Pipe/Nozzle to Cone with Parallel Axis: For offset connections between cones and nozzles/pipes with parallel axes. Requires similar inputs as above. Additional Recommendations: For optimal accuracy, it is recommended to use the mean diameter when performing layout calculations. Who Can Benefit: This app is an essential tool for professionals involved in the fabrication of piping spools, pressure vessels, pipelines, and other process equipment. It is particularly useful for: - Piping Engineers - Fabrication & Production Engineers - Pipe Fitters and Layout Fitters - Quality & Costing Engineers - Design & AutoCAD Engineers - Estimators and Draftsmen In app purchase included : Life time Privacy policy : https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-subscription/ Terms and condition :https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/

Screenshots

Fittings App ANSI4 screens
Branch Pipe Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fittings App ANSI at 50% against Branch Pipe Layout's 0%. Fittings App ANSI also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Branch Pipe Layout's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Branch Pipe Layout is free to download; Fittings App ANSI costs $3.99 up front. Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fittings App ANSI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fittings App ANSI holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Fittings App ANSI's written reviews are positive against 0% of Branch Pipe Layout's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fittings App ANSI versus Branch Pipe Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFittings App ANSIBranch Pipe Layout
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteffen WeberShital Gorasiya

Customer experience

Fittings App ANSI

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Branch Pipe Layout

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fittings App ANSI

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Branch Pipe Layout

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$5.99

Questions

Is Fittings App ANSI free?
Fittings App ANSI costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Branch Pipe Layout free?
Branch Pipe Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fittings App ANSI or Branch Pipe Layout?
Fittings App ANSI is rated higher. Fittings App ANSI averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Branch Pipe Layout averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Fittings App ANSI or Branch Pipe Layout have ads?
Neither Fittings App ANSI nor Branch Pipe Layout shows ads.

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