KNIPEX vs Field Bend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KNIPEX
Easily locate the perfect pliers from an extensive catalog. Browse product details, save preferred items to a personal wish list, and ensure you always have the right tool for the job.
- Find the right pliers
- Access entire product range
- View product details
- Save favorites to wish list
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With the KNIPEX app you can always find the right pliers for you. Get access to the entire KNIPEX range, find out about our products and save your favorites on your personal wish list.a
Field Bend
This app simplifies conduit bending for electricians and DIYers. It provides automatic calculations and step-by-step instructions for various bend types, ensuring accurate results with minimal effort. Save time and reduce errors on your projects.
- Supports multiple bend types (offsets, saddles, 90°)
- Automatic bend calculations
- Step-by-step instructions
- Beginner-friendly interface
- Works for professionals and DIY users
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Bend pipe perfectly — every time. Whether you’re a seasoned electrician or just getting started, this app makes conduit bending effortless. No prior pipe-bending knowledge required — simply choose a bend type, enter your measurements, and the app calculates your bend marks with clear, step-by-step instructions for a perfect bend every time. Features: - Supports offsets, rolling-offsets, 3-point saddles, 4-point saddles and 90° bends - Automatic calculations take the guesswork out of bending - Intuitive, beginner-friendly instructions anyone can follow - Works for professionals and DIY users alike Save time, reduce errors, and get perfect bends every single time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fieldbend.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KNIPEX at 100% against Field Bend's 25%. KNIPEX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Field Bend's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume 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. Field Bend sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. KNIPEX asks for nothing beyond the download.
KNIPEX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 147 and 274 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of KNIPEX's written reviews are positive against 25% of Field Bend's.
KNIPEX ships an update every 3 months, Field Bend every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | KNIPEX | Field Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (147 ratings) — better | 4.7 (274 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 147 | 274 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KNIPEX | Chris Remington |
Customer experience
KNIPEX
Field Bend
Bugs and requests
KNIPEX
Requested features
4 requests- Video demonstrations for each tool
- Ability to compare multiple products
- Direct in-app purchasing
- More applications listed in search filters
Field Bend
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KNIPEX
No in-app purchases
Field Bend
- FieldBend Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- FieldBend Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Small Job Pack (10 bends)$4.99
- Standard Job Pack (25 bends)$9.99
- Lifetime Access$29.99
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- Lifetime Packet$29.99
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