Electric Color Code vs iBend Pipe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Electric Color Code
This app helps electricians and construction workers quickly identify the color codes for electrical conductors in US single or three-phase systems. It's a straightforward tool designed for efficiency on the job.
- US conductor color code lookup
- Single phase system support
- Three phase system support
- Fast and easy to use
- For electricians and construction
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Electric Color Code is a simple application to find out the color code of the conductors used in United States. For single or three phase system. Fast and easy application for electricians and construction workers to get the job done.
iBend Pipe
This app simplifies conduit bending calculations for electricians and tradespeople. It offers instant, accurate results for various bend types using English or Metric measurements, with customizable bender profiles and an integrated protractor.
- Calculates various conduit bends
- Supports English and Metric measurements
- Instant, one-screen calculations
- Accurate centerline bending radius calculations
- Includes protractor function
- Customizable bender profiles
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iBend Pipe — Bend It Right the First Time iBend Pipe is a professional conduit bending calculator designed to help electricians make accurate bends faster and reduce wasted material. Whether you're bending a simple offset or laying out a complex compound bend around an obstruction, iBend Pipe gives you the information you need to bend it right—the first time. CONDUIT BENDING CALCULATORS Calculate the following bends using English or Metric measurements: • Offsets — bend toward or away from an obstruction • Rolling Offsets — bend toward or away from an obstruction • Parallel Offset Adjustments • 3-Bend Saddles • 4-Bend Saddles • Segmented Bends • 90° Bends • Back-to-Back 90° Bends • Kicked 90° Bends • Compound 90° Bends around round obstructions • Compound 90° Bends around square obstructions • Compound 90° Bends around rectangular obstructions FAST, ONE-SCREEN CALCULATIONS Enter your measurements and see results update instantly. There’s no need to work through multiple screens just to get a measurement. iBend Pipe is designed to keep the calculation and results visible so you can work quickly and efficiently. Large, easy-to-read measurements make the app practical to use on the job. ACCURATE, PRACTICAL RESULTS iBend Pipe goes beyond basic bending multipliers. Centerline bending radius calculations are available for greater accuracy, and bends automatically account for shrink so you don't have to do the math yourself. Pre-position your bends, plan your layout, and get the information you need before you start bending. What's faster—bending it twice or bending it right the first time? PROTRACTOR INCLUDED Use the built-in protractor to measure your bend angle as you bend. The measured angle can be sent directly back to your calculation, helping you work faster without switching between tools. BENDER PROFILES iBend Pipe includes nearly 100 bender and conduit combinations. You can also customize or modify profiles to match the benders and conduit you use in the field. FRACTIONS, NOT JUST DECIMALS Enter measurements as fractions instead of converting everything to decimals. Get your results in practical measurements you can use on the job. BUILT FOR ELECTRICIANS iBend Pipe is for the electrician who takes pride in their work. If you're the person other electricians come to when they have a difficult bend, this app is for you. If you want less wasted conduit in the bone pile, this app is for you. If you can write your name in conduit, this app is definitely for you. From a first-year apprentice to a seasoned journeyman, iBend Pipe is designed to save time, reduce wasted material, and make difficult conduit bends easier to plan. Bend it right. The first time. Thanks for all the great reviews! If you have questions or suggestions, contact me at: support@ibendpipe.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iBend Pipe at 4.2 against Electric Color Code's 3.6. iBend Pipe also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 43%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). Electric Color Code's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Electric Color Code costs $0.99 and iBend Pipe $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iBend Pipe holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBend Pipe has 101 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Electric Color Code's written reviews are positive against 82% of iBend Pipe's.
Electric Color Code ships an update every 8 months, iBend Pipe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Electric Color Code | iBend Pipe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (19 ratings) | 4.2 (101 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 101 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #47 | #5 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAE J MYUNG | Francisco Alcala |
Customer experience
Electric Color Code
iBend Pipe
Bugs and requests
Electric Color Code
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iBend Pipe
Reported bugs
8 issues- Apple Watch app crashes
- Missing app icon in app library after purchase
- Segment bend calculations producing incorrect developed length
- 4-point saddle measurements (ABCD) potentially inaccurate
- Step-by-step instructions removed in recent update
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- App becomes unresponsive with certain calculations
- Bender type selection not retained between sessions
- Incompatibility with Android version features on iOS
Requested features
17 requests- Apple Watch compatibility and offset calculator
- Support for rigid conduit calculations
- Metric system measurements
- Multi-bend layout (offset + 90 + kick in one stick)
- Parallel offset calculations for different pipe sizes
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- Pipe spacing calculations for panel entry
- Gain calculations for deducts
- Conduit shrink information
- 3-point saddle with step-by-step instructions
- Support for larger pipe sizes (2", 4" etc)
- Hickey bender calculations
- Parker and Swagelok crank bender support
- Hydraulic bender support
- Front of shoe adjustment for table benders
- Ability to select bender and conduit size each time
- Simpler/faster calculation mode option
- Detailed visual descriptions and pictures for bending techniques
In-app purchases
Electric Color Code
No in-app purchases
iBend Pipe
No in-app purchases
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