Comparison

Fabrication Calculator vs Branch Pipe Layout

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

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About

Fabrication Calculator

Features
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One Tool for all your fabrication calculations such as All Fabrication Layouts Development, Flat Pattern Layouts Development, Dish ends Blank Diameter Calculations, Flange Hole Marking, Shell, and Dish Nozzle Orientation Marker, Shell, Dish end internal/external or limpet Pipe Coil Length Calculator. Fabrication Calculator App is Very helpful for developing fabrication layout of all types of shapes generally used in fabrication. So, it helps to minimize fabrication time and Increased accuracy. Unit setting option is available for mm/inches In this App Following Fabrication Calculators are available : Fabrication Layout calculator 1. Pipe Layout or Flat Pattern. 2. Truncated Pipe Layout or Flat Pattern. 3. Truncated Pipe at Both end layout or Flat Pattern. 4. Equal Diameters Pipe to Pipe Intersection or Pipe Branch connection Flat Pattern. 5. Unequal Diameters Pipe to Pipe Intersection or Pipe Branch Connection Flat Pattern. 6. Offset Centers Pipe to Pipe Intersection or Pipe Branch Connection Flat Pattern. 7. Cone to Pipe intersection at Perpendicular to Axis Flat Pattern. 8. Pipe to Cone Inter Section at Parallel to Axis Flat Pattern. 9. Truncated Pipe by Radius Flat Pattern. 10. Full Cone Layout Flat Pattern. 11. Truncated or Half Cone Layout Flat Pattern. 12. Multi Cone Layout Flat Pattern. 13. Eccentric Cone Layout Flat Pattern. 14. Multilevel eccentric cone layouts Flat Pattern. 15. Tori cone with Knuckle radius at large end Flat Pattern. 16. Tori cone with Knuckle radius at both ends Flat Pattern. 17. Rectangle to Round or Square to Round Transition layout Flat Pattern. 18. Round to Rectangle or Round to Square transition layout Flat Pattern. 19. Pyramid layout Flat Pattern. 20. Truncated Pyramid Layout Flat Pattern. 21. Sphere Petal Layouts Flat Pattern. 22. Dish End Petal Layouts Flat Pattern. 23. Miter Bend Layout Flat Pattern. 24. Screw Flight Layout Flat Pattern. Dish End Blank Diameter Calculator 1. Flat Dish Blank Diameter Calculator 2. Tori spherical Dish end Blank Diameter Calculator 3. 2:1 Ellipsoidal Dish End Blank Diameter calculator 4. Hemispherical Dish End Blank Diameter Calculator 5. 2:1 Ellipsoidal Dish End Template Calculator Nozzle Orientation Marker 1. Shell Nozzle Orientation Marker 2. Dish end Nozzle Orientation Marker Flange Hole Calculator 1. Equip-spaced Hole Marking Calculator 2. Flange Hole at Particular angle Calculator 3. Equivalent No. of Hole Calculator Pipe Coil Calculator 1. Internal / external Pipe Coil Length Calculator 2. Shell Limpet Coil Length Calculator 3. Dish End Limpet Coil Length Calculator All the above types of Calculations are done in your mobile in one single tool for almost all your fabrication calculation needs. So, In this application cone, shell, pipe, pipe branch connections, full cone, half cone, truncated cone, square to round, round to square, rectangular to round, Round to rectangular, pyramid, truncated pyramid, cone to pipe branch, spheres, dish ends, pipe coils, limpet coils, internal coil, external coil, half pipe jacket coil, miter bend, fabricated bend, cut bend, segment bend, flange, tube sheet, perforated plates, screw flights, nozzle orientations, shell nozzle, dish end nozzles, Tori spherical dish end, ellipsoidal dish ends, elliptical heads, hemispherical dish ends, flat dish ends, elliptical template markings, etc. shapes. It is useful for those who are working in Pressure vessel fabrication, process equipment fabrication, welding, Piping, Insulation, Ducting, heavy Equipment fabrication, Storage tank, Agitators, Mechanical equipment, structures, industrial fabrication, heat exchangers, etc. This is a Unique tool for fabrication and No alternative is available to this calculator in the fabrication field. This is the best tool for production engineers, fabrication engineers, planning engineers, costing and estimating engineers, project engineers, fabrication contractors, fabrication supervisors, fabrication fitters, fabrication workers.

About

Branch Pipe Layout

This tool generates precise flat patterns for various pipe and branch connections, including pipe-to-pipe, pipe-to-cone, and truncated cylinders. It simplifies complex fabrication layouts for engineers and fabricators.

Highlights
  • Flat pattern layouts for pipe intersections
  • Pipe to pipe connections (equal/unequal diameter, offset)
  • Pipe or nozzle to cone intersections
  • Standard shell or pipe layouts
  • Truncated pipes/cylinders (angled, radius)
  • Customizable segment divisions
Features
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The Branch Pipe Layout App is a specialized tool designed for fabricators, piping engineers, and designers involved in developing flat patterns for branch connections in piping systems. It simplifies the process of generating accurate fabrication layouts for intersections between pipes, nozzles, and cones. Key Features and Capabilities: This app helps you create flat pattern layouts for: - Pipe to Pipe Intersections at 90° with equal or unequal diameters, with or without offset. - Pipe or Nozzle to Cone Intersections at 90° or with parallel axes. - Standard Shell or Pipe Layouts with customizable height and diameter inputs. - Pipes or Cylinders Truncated at an Angle (top, bottom, or both sides). - Pipes or Cylinders Truncated with a Radius at the top. The app provides the unfolded (flat) dimensions of the intersecting parts—such as flat plate width and length—and allows layouts to be divided into 12, 24, 36, 48, 96 parts, or a custom number of segments based on user input. Layout Types Included: - Pipe/Shell Layout: Calculates flat layout for cylindrical shells using diameter and height inputs. Supports user-defined part and level divisions. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated at Top: Flat pattern for cylinders cut at an angle at the top. Inputs: diameter, large side height, and small side height. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated Top & Bottom: Layout for pipes cut at an angle on both ends. Inputs include diameter, center height, and both top and bottom side angles. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated with Radius at Top: For pipes cut with a curved top profile. Inputs: diameter, center height, and radius. - Pipe-to-Pipe Intersection (Equal Diameter, 90°): Layout for equal diameter pipes intersecting at a right angle. Input includes diameters and center distance. - Pipe-to-Pipe Intersection (Unequal Diameter, Offset, 90°): For intersections with different pipe diameters and offset centerlines. Inputs: diameters, center distance, and offset. - Pipe/Nozzle to Cone Intersection (90°): Calculates layout for intersections between cones and pipes/nozzles at right angles. Inputs: cone large/small diameters, cone height, pipe diameter, height from base, and center distance. Pipe/Nozzle to Cone with Parallel Axis: For offset connections between cones and nozzles/pipes with parallel axes. Requires similar inputs as above. Additional Recommendations: For optimal accuracy, it is recommended to use the mean diameter when performing layout calculations. Who Can Benefit: This app is an essential tool for professionals involved in the fabrication of piping spools, pressure vessels, pipelines, and other process equipment. It is particularly useful for: - Piping Engineers - Fabrication & Production Engineers - Pipe Fitters and Layout Fitters - Quality & Costing Engineers - Design & AutoCAD Engineers - Estimators and Draftsmen In app purchase included : Life time Privacy policy : https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-subscription/ Terms and condition :https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/

Screenshots

Fabrication Calculator4 screens
Branch Pipe Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Branch Pipe Layout at Free against Fabrication Calculator's $14.99. Branch Pipe Layout also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). Fabrication Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

Branch Pipe Layout is free to download; Fabrication Calculator costs $14.99 up front. Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fabrication Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Fabrication Calculator versus Branch Pipe Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFabrication CalculatorBranch Pipe Layout
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImran PinjaraShital Gorasiya

In-app purchases

None

Fabrication Calculator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Branch Pipe Layout

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$5.99

Questions

Is Fabrication Calculator free?
Fabrication Calculator costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Branch Pipe Layout free?
Branch Pipe Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fabrication Calculator or Branch Pipe Layout have ads?
Neither Fabrication Calculator nor Branch Pipe Layout shows ads.

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