SSAB BendCalc vs Smart Rig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SSAB BendCalc
This app helps metal fabricators determine precise bending settings for specific steel types. It calculates key parameters like bending force, springback, and punch depth in seconds. Results can be saved and shared as PDF reports.
- Predicts springback and punch depth
- Calculates maximum bend force
- Determines opening angle
- Estimates minimum flange height
- Saves and shares results as PDF
- Supports multiple steel types
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Get the correct bending settings for Hardox, Strenx, Docol and Domex steels from SSAB. The first software to predict springback and punch depth! Based on the steel characteristics, die and tool symmetry, final bend shape and friction conditions, it gives you the result in seconds: - Maximum bend force - Springback - Punch depth - Opening angle during maximal stroke - Minimum flange height You can save the results and share the report as PDF. BendCalc is available in English, Turkish, Portugal, Hungary, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, France, Finland, Italy, Korea, Russia, Swedish, Chinese, Japanese, Czech, Poland, indonesian and Thai Contact details marketing@ssab.com
Smart Rig
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Smart Rig is an exclusive patent pending process that sets the industry benchmark for safety compliance in lifting and heights safety equipment. Smart Rig is a paperless inspection system that operates on mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets. Authorised users can access asset information from a mobile device and complete remote inspections or update information. Our streamlined process is tailored to comply with the specific requirements of each type of equipment, thus adding quality and accuracy to equipment safety inspections.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Smart Rig at none against SSAB BendCalc's shown. Smart Rig also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). SSAB BendCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SSAB BendCalc ships an update every 7 months, Smart Rig every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSAB BendCalc | Smart Rig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SSAB AB | Risk Mitigation Technologies Pty Ltd. |
In-app purchases
SSAB BendCalc
No in-app purchases
Smart Rig
No in-app purchases
Questions
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