Comparison

Metal Calculator A1 Pro vs Flat Pattern Cone Calculators

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

Head to head
About

Metal Calculator A1 Pro

This app simplifies metal quantity calculations for various projects. It offers tools for calculating quantities, shapes, joints, and performing material tests. Supports both Imperial and Metric systems, with a wide range of metal types and converters.

Highlights
  • Quantity calculations for pipes, bars, sheets, and beams
  • Shape customization for metal bars
  • Detailed joint calculations (welded, bolted, riveted)
  • Material testing (fatigue, bend, hardness, impact, tensile)
  • Unit converters (length, volume, density)
  • Support for various metal types and materials
  • Detailed reporting and user-friendly interface
Features
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Metal Calculator A1 Pro - the complete metal weight calculator, steel price calculator, fabrication estimator, and welding tool for steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass, and 100+ metals. Trusted by metal traders, scrap dealers, fabricators, welders, and civil & mechanical engineers to calculate metal weight, price, cutting waste, and fabrication quotes in seconds - no more weight tables or guesswork. --- CALCULATE WEIGHT OF ANY METAL SECTION --- - Round bar, square bar, hex bar, flat bar, angle, channel, I-beam, pipe, square & rectangular tube, sheet & plate - Dimensions in mm, cm, m, ft, in - including feet-inch fractions (like 5 ft 6 1/2 in) - Weight per piece, per metre, per foot & total (kg, t, lb) - Reverse calculation: enter target weight to get required length and pieces - Pipe schedules (Sch 40/80) & sheet gauge presets (SWG/BWG/MSG) --- INSTANT PRICE & TAX QUOTE --- - Live price calculation with your rate per kg - Regional tax presets (GST, VAT, sales tax) in your local currency - Save rate per material with auto-fill - Share formatted quotes on WhatsApp in one tap --- FABRICATION ESTIMATOR --- - 8 products: Gate, Grill, Railing, Fence, Staircase, Shed, Mezzanine, Shutter & Tank - Automatic cut list, weld length, paint area & labour hours - Member schedule with section sizes & PDF estimate sharing --- WELDING CALCULATOR --- - Electrode count, weld metal weight & welding cost - Fillet & groove weld calculations - Weld joint types with technical drawings & symbol guide --- SHEET METAL WORK --- - Flat pattern nesting optimizer to minimize scrap - Cone & elbow development with unfolded blank sizes - Bend allowance (K-factor) calculator for press brake - Template PDF export for workshop fabrication --- CUT OPTIMIZER --- - 1D cutting stock optimizer to minimize offcuts & scrap - Compare optimized vs. sequential cutting - Kerf width and stock length settings with PDF cut plan --- SURFACE TREATMENT --- - Paint area calculator for structural steel sections - Primer, enamel & epoxy coverage with coat count - Hot-dip galvanizing weight estimator --- QUOTATION & INVOICING --- - Professional quotations with client details & line items - Tax breakdown: GST (CGST+SGST/IGST), VAT, or sales tax - Discount, freight & transport charges - Branded PDF with logo, signature & total in words --- 5 ENGINEERING CONVERTERS --- - SWG / BWG / MSG gauge to mm thickness - Weight per length: kg/m to lb/ft - Stress: MPa to psi, ksi, kgf/cm2 - Hardness: Brinell (HB) to Rockwell (HRC) to Vickers (HV) - Grade cross-reference: IS E250 to ASTM A36 to EN S275 to JIS SS400 --- STUDY LIBRARY & CHECKLISTS --- - 30+ engineering guides: Steel grades, SS, Aluminium, Coatings, Welding defects, NDT, IS 800, AISC 360, EN 1993 & Safety - Interactive inspection checklists with YES / NO / N/A audit and color PDF report - 100% offline access - zero data required --- ACCURATE & COMPREHENSIVE --- - Verified densities for 100+ alloys (mild steel, SS 304/316, Al 6061, copper, brass, titanium) - Multi-item projects & material lists (BOQ) - Unit converter & scientific calculator included - 22 languages: English, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, French, German, Italian, Turkish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Urdu, Persian & Indian regional languages - Metric & imperial units, dark mode, 100% offline support --- PRO SUBSCRIPTION --- Core calculations are free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited PDF estimates, quotations, projects (BOQ), and an ad-free experience. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Service: https://binaryandbricks.com/app/termsofservice.html Privacy Policy: https://binaryandbricks.com/app/appsprivacypolicy.html

About

Flat Pattern Cone Calculators

This tool simplifies the creation of accurate flat patterns for various cone types, essential for engineering and fabrication. It allows for easy export to CAD software for laser or CNC cutting, eliminating manual calculations.

Highlights
  • Calculate flat layouts for different cone types
  • Save patterns as DXF files
  • Export to CAD software
  • DXF file for laser/CNC cutting
  • Simplify cone development
Features
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Flat Pattern Cone Calculator is a powerful tool designed to simplify the creation of cone developments for various applications. Whether you're working with a full cone, half cone, truncated cone, frustum, concentric, or eccentric cone, this app helps you calculate accurate flat patterns with ease. Cones are essential components in ventilation systems, piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and tanks. This app is ideal for engineers, technicians, and students working with sheet metal or other flat materials. Key Features: - Calculate flat layouts for different types of cones - Save straight and truncated cone patterns as DXF files - Seamlessly export to CAD software such as AutoCAD, DWG FastView, SchemataCAD, or AutoDWG DWGSee - Use the DXF file for laser or CNC cutting Skip the manual calculations—create precise cone layouts ready for cutting and assembly in just a few taps. In app purchase included : In-app purchase Details: Weekly Subscription Monthly Subscription Yearly Subscription Lifetime Subscription Privacy Policy : https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use : https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Metal Calculator A1 Pro4 screens
Flat Pattern Cone Calculators4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Metal Calculator A1 Pro at 60% against Flat Pattern Cone Calculators's 0%. Metal Calculator A1 Pro also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Flat Pattern Cone Calculators's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Metal Calculator A1 Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Flat Pattern Cone Calculators sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metal Calculator A1 Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Metal Calculator A1 Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Flat Pattern Cone Calculators's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metal Calculator A1 Pro ships an update every 6 months, Flat Pattern Cone Calculators every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Metal Calculator A1 Pro versus Flat Pattern Cone Calculators: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal Calculator A1 ProFlat Pattern Cone Calculators
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBinary And Bricks Pvt LtdAshvin Kevadiya

Customer experience

Metal Calculator A1 Pro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Flat Pattern Cone Calculators

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Metal Calculator A1 Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Metal Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Metal Yearly Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Version$12.99
  • Pro version$12.99
4 purchases

Flat Pattern Cone Calculators

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Metal Calculator A1 Pro free?
Metal Calculator A1 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flat Pattern Cone Calculators free?
Flat Pattern Cone Calculators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metal Calculator A1 Pro or Flat Pattern Cone Calculators?
Metal Calculator A1 Pro is rated higher. Metal Calculator A1 Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Flat Pattern Cone Calculators averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Metal Calculator A1 Pro or Flat Pattern Cone Calculators have ads?
Neither Metal Calculator A1 Pro nor Flat Pattern Cone Calculators shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metal Calculator A1 Pro or Flat Pattern Cone Calculators?
Metal Calculator A1 Pro ships an update every 6 months, and Flat Pattern Cone Calculators every 14 months. Most recently, Metal Calculator A1 Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and Flat Pattern Cone Calculators on October 24, 2026.

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