FieldFab vs Graph Paper Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FieldFab
This app helps HVAC installers create precise ductwork transitions in the field using augmented reality. It streamlines the process of measuring, designing, and visualizing complex ductwork before cutting any materials, saving time and reducing errors.
- Augmented reality visualization
- Ductwork transition design
- Field measurements input
- Sheet metal cutting optimization
- Sharing and PDF export
- Open source
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This software allows HVAC installers, primarily retrofitters, to build the very best ductwork transitions they possibly can while in the field. Doing ductwork transitions by hand can be a tedious and labor intensive process, but is very often necessary in order to achieve good airflow. When you cut each piece you have to keep track of which side will have tabs, how long the tabs are, and sometimes even if you do it right you end up with gaps or noticeably crooked faces. If you've ever found yourself building a transition in the attic of a three story house then you will absolutely love Field Fab. Now you can take your measurements, input them into Field Fab, and you can then view the results via Augmented Reality using your iPhone or iPad's camera before even cutting a single piece of sheet metal! This saves you trips back and forth to the van and saves you the hassle of bringing a large piece of sheet metal into the attic. Sometimes it's nice to have the transition ordered at your nearest sheet metal fabricator to have delivered before install day. Well with Field Fab, your sales crew can take the measurements and view them before an installer even shows up. Field Fab includes a sharing feature that allows other people to view the transition you made in FieldFab by sharing a link, which means it works over text message and email. No attachments! If you would like attachments, FieldFab also has the option to export to PDF. FieldFab is open source and available on GitHub for anybody to download. https://github.com/robertmsale/FieldFab
Graph Paper Pro
Create precise geometric and 3D drawings on digital graph or dot paper. Features include anchored lines, shape filling with color, and customizable paper styles. Export your creations as PNGs with various background options, including transparency.
- Anchored lines with snap precision
- Solid and gradient shape filling
- Customizable graph and dot paper
- Freehand drawing with 'Draw Behind' toggle
- Unlimited undo/redo
- PNG export with transparency option
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Draw like you're on real graph paper, only faster. Graph Paper Pro is a focused workspace for building geometric and 3D drawings on graph or dot paper. Place anchored lines that snap with precision, fill closed shapes with solid or gradient color, and finish with clean PNG exports. Why this app - Built for people who love drawing on graph paper: 3D doodles, optical illusions, cubes, isometric-style sketches, and clean diagrams. - iPhone, iPad, and Mac support. Apple Pencil works with the included freehand tools. - Offline-first. No sign-up, no internet required. Tools that ship - Line, Fill, Eraser, and Freehand tools with a simple drawing workspace. - Snap and precision controls for confident placement. - Fill supports solid and gradient colors on closed shapes. - Draw Behind mode for the freehand tool to sketch under your shapes. - Unlimited undo/redo. - Sample projects to learn techniques fast. Paper you control with Pro - Switch between graph or dot paper. - Customize paper color, grid line color/thickness, dot color/size, and drawing line widths. - Create unlimited projects. - Unlock all export styles. Export - Export on a solid background, with grid/dots showing, or transparent PNG. - Share straight from the export sheet. Pricing - Free: up to 3 projects, limited customization, and basic export. - Pro Monthly: $3.99/month. - Pro Annual: $19.99/year with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. - Pro Lifetime: $49.99 one-time purchase. Existing buyers of the original $9.99 lifetime unlock keep Pro forever and do not need to subscribe. Subscription terms Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Feedback & Support: https://forms.gle/YX3prmEVkRtfS16U6 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FieldFab at none against Graph Paper Pro's 4. FieldFab also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (79 vs 14). Graph Paper Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Graph Paper Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FieldFab asks for nothing beyond the download.
FieldFab holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FieldFab has 79 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of FieldFab's written reviews are positive against 67% of Graph Paper Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FieldFab ships an update every 6 weeks, Graph Paper Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FieldFab | Graph Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (79 ratings) — better | 4.1 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 79 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Sale | Digital Palette LLC |
Customer experience
FieldFab
Graph Paper Pro
In-app purchases
FieldFab
No in-app purchases
Graph Paper Pro
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Graph Paper Pro Lifetime Unlock$9.99
- Lifetime$49.99
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