Comparison

ASME Materials and Electrodes vs PipefitterAssistant

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

Head to head
About

ASME Materials and Electrodes

This app provides a quick reference for fabrication engineers, welders, and designers. It offers detailed ASME/ASTM material specifications and recommended AWS welding electrode selections for various materials used in fabrication and manufacturing.

Highlights
  • ASME/ASTM material specifications
  • AWS welding electrode recommendations
  • Material grades and properties
  • Preheat & post-weld heat treatment data
  • Fabrication notes
  • Reference standards
Features
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ASME Material & Electrode Guide is a quick reference tool designed for fabrication engineers, welders, inspectors, and process equipment designers. The app provides detailed ASME/ASTM material specifications and AWS welding electrode selections for the most commonly used materials in fabrication and manufacturing. Whether you work with piping, fittings, plates, castings, or forgings, this app helps you instantly find the correct material grade and its suitable welding electrode. What You Can Find Inside This app includes detailed specifications for the following material categories: Carbon Steel Low Carbon Steel Alloy Steels Stainless Steels Nickel & Nickel Alloys Non-Ferrous Materials Each material category contains its sub-grade specifications along with recommended and alternative AWS electrode classifications. Included ASME/ASTM Material Information For each material you can access: ASTM specifications for Pipe, Tube, Wrought Fittings, Forgings, Castings, and Plate materials Material grades and chemical/strength categories Applicable ASME/ASTM reference standards. AWS Welding Electrode Information The app provides: AWS Covered and Bare Electrode Specifications Preferred & alternative electrode selections Electrode usability guidance. Additional Engineering Data Recommended preheat & post-weld heat treatment temperatures Maximum permissible hardness values in BHN Practical fabrication notes for commonly used materials. Who Is This App For? Ideal for professionals working in: Fabrication & welding Pressure vessel manufacturing Process equipment manufacturing Heat exchanger fabrication Mechanical design & inspection This app serves as a quick and reliable reference guide for engineers and technicians dealing with materials and welding selections.

About

PipefitterAssistant

Features
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Pipefitter Assistant is a calculation tool designed for pipe construction workers, accurately solving various pipe calculation challenges on construction sites. 【Core Calculation Features】 Rotated Elbow Calculation Calculate the spatial rotation angle and intermediate straight pipe length of double elbows, support custom elbow radius and offset values, with real-time calculation results and validity prompts. Shrimp Bend Cutting Calculation Intelligently calculate cutting angles, developed lengths, and cutting points for shrimp bends, support custom segment counts and bend angles, providing detailed cutting data lists. Tee Fitting Calculation Quickly calculate developed dimensions and cutting parameters for tee fittings, support multiple tee types, generating accurate cutting data. S-Bend Offset Calculation Precisely calculate geometric parameters for S-bend pipe offsets, including offset distance, bend radius, and pipe segment lengths, ensuring accurate pipe routing. 3D Spatial Pipe Handle complex 3D spatial pipe path calculations, support multi-point coordinate input, automatic optimal pipe routing planning. 【Smart Auxiliary Tools】 Camera Measurement Use phone camera to quickly measure pipe dimensions, intelligently identify pipe contours, automatically calculate diameter, length, and other parameters. Voice Input Support voice input for various parameters, hands-free operation, improving input efficiency on construction sites. Knowledge Base Built-in rich pipe construction knowledge, covering pipe standards, construction specifications, and common problem solutions. 【Data Management】 Project Management Create and manage multiple pipe projects, categorize and save calculation records for different projects, convenient for review and comparison. History Records Automatically save all calculation history, support quick review and reuse, improving work efficiency. Reference Manual Provide quick reference for common pipe parameters, including standard diameters, wall thicknesses, and materials. 【Visual Display】 3D Model Preview Calculation results displayed as intuitive 3D models, clearly presenting spatial pipe relationships and key dimensions. Developed Drawing Automatically generate pipe fitting developed drawings, with detailed cutting dimensions marked, directly usable for on-site construction guidance. 【Disclaimer】 All calculation results are for reference only. Please verify and validate with actual site conditions and engineering specifications before actual construction. This tool assumes no responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of calculation results. Whether you are a pipe construction worker, pipe designer, or pipe maintenance technician, Pipe Assistant helps you quickly complete complex calculations, improving construction quality and efficiency.

Screenshots

ASME Materials and Electrodes4 screens
PipefitterAssistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PipefitterAssistant at $2.99 against ASME Materials and Electrodes's $3.99. PipefitterAssistant also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On ads, 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

ASME Materials and Electrodes costs $3.99 and PipefitterAssistant $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ASME Materials and Electrodes versus PipefitterAssistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASME Materials and ElectrodesPipefitterAssistant
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 74 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImran Pinjara小燕 陈

In-app purchases

None

ASME Materials and Electrodes

No in-app purchases

None

PipefitterAssistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASME Materials and Electrodes free?
ASME Materials and Electrodes costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PipefitterAssistant free?
PipefitterAssistant costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ASME Materials and Electrodes or PipefitterAssistant have ads?
Neither ASME Materials and Electrodes nor PipefitterAssistant shows ads.

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