SSAB BendCalc vs Airbend Pro
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
Airbend Pro
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Airbend Pro is a tool that will perform calculations for bending precision sheet metal on modern press brakes. There are many apps for calculating standard sheet metal bending information, but what makes Airbend Pro unique is that it will provide bending calculations specifically for air bending. (Airbend Pro will also provide the standard bend information if the "Bend Type" is set to "Bottom Formed") Inputs: Material Type Material Thickness Bend Type Bend Angle Inside Bend Radius Bend Width V-Die Radius V-Die Width It will provide the calculated v-die width on the entry screen to help determine the proper V-Die Width Outputs: Actual Bend Radius Bend Deduction Bend Allowance Tonnage Setback Outside Setback Minimum Flange The results can be shared from the output screen. Math formulas are allowed on the entry screen Example 2.5 millimeters to decimal inches (2.5/25.4) 3 feet to decimal inches (3x12) 3/16" to decimal inches (3/16) Coming soon: 1. Reverse engineer bend deduction, bend allowance, and actual inside bend radius from a formed test coupon 2. Flat layout calculations and export to DXF. Any feedback or requests for additional calculations or information is greatly appreciated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SSAB BendCalc at Free against Airbend Pro's $4.99. SSAB BendCalc also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Airbend Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On 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
SSAB BendCalc is free to download; Airbend Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SSAB BendCalc ships an update every 7 months, Airbend Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSAB BendCalc | Airbend Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SSAB AB | Thomas Dalke |
In-app purchases
SSAB BendCalc
No in-app purchases
Airbend Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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