Comparison

SSAB BendCalc vs Airbend Lite

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 Lite

Features
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Airbend Lite 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 Lite unique is that it will provide bending calculations specifically for air bending. (Airbend Lite will also provide the standard bend information if the "Bend Type" is set to "Bottom Formed") Inputs: Material Type (Cold Rolled Steel only) Material Thickness Bend Type Bend Angle (90 degrees only) Inside Bend Radius V-Die Radius V-Die Width Outputs: Actual Bend Radius Bend Deduction Bend Allowance Setback Minimum Flange Output does not have units. As long as all entries are consistent (millimeters or inches) the output will match. You can mix millimeters, feet, fractions, etc. by using math formulas as long as the formulas evaluate to the same units. E.g 2.5 millimeters to decimal inches (2.5 / 25.4) 3 feet to decimal inches (3 x 12) 3/16" to decimal inches (3 / 16) .118" to millimeters (.118 * 25.4) Any feedback or requests for additional calculations or information is greatly appreciated.

Screenshots

SSAB BendCalc4 screens
Airbend Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Airbend Lite at none against SSAB BendCalc's shown. Airbend Lite also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). SSAB BendCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSAB BendCalc ships an update every 7 months, Airbend Lite monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SSAB BendCalc versus Airbend Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSAB BendCalcAirbend Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB18 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSSAB ABThomas Dalke

In-app purchases

None

SSAB BendCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Airbend Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSAB BendCalc free?
SSAB BendCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airbend Lite free?
Airbend Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSAB BendCalc or Airbend Lite have ads?
SSAB BendCalc shows ads; Airbend Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, SSAB BendCalc or Airbend Lite?
SSAB BendCalc ships an update every 7 months, and Airbend Lite monthly. Most recently, SSAB BendCalc was updated on November 3, 2026 and Airbend Lite on October 18, 2026.

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