Comparison

SSAB BendCalc vs Airbend Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Airbend Pro

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SSAB BendCalc4 screens
Airbend Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SSAB BendCalc versus Airbend Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSAB BendCalcAirbend Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSSAB ABThomas Dalke

In-app purchases

None

SSAB BendCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Airbend Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSAB BendCalc free?
SSAB BendCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airbend Pro free?
Airbend Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSAB BendCalc or Airbend Pro have ads?
SSAB BendCalc shows ads; Airbend Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, SSAB BendCalc or Airbend Pro?
SSAB BendCalc ships an update every 7 months, and Airbend Pro weekly. Most recently, SSAB BendCalc was updated on October 24, 2026 and Airbend Pro on October 25, 2026.

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