# iBend Pipe vs Electrical Wiring Pro 2017

The clearest difference is price: Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 at Free against iBend Pipe's $4.99. Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). iBend Pipe's advantage is chart position (#6 vs unranked) and ratings volume (106 vs 32). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 is free to download; iBend Pipe costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 32 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of iBend Pipe's written reviews are positive against 80% of Electrical Wiring Pro 2017's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBend Pipe | Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibend-pipe/id339407922/reviews) | **[4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-wiring-pro-2017/id1371782061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Alcala](https://appshunter.io/developer/339407925) | [Intineo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/365831703) |

## What reviewers say

### iBend Pipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibend-pipe/id339407922)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Productivity, #48 Top Paid (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Calculates various conduit bends, Supports English and Metric measurements, Instant, one-screen calculations, Accurate centerline bending radius calculations, Includes protractor function, Customizable bender profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves significant time on job sites
- 📐 Accurate calculations for complex bends
- 👍 User-friendly interface and intuitive design
- 💡 Comprehensive bend types (offsets, saddles, kicks, rolls)
- 🎓 Excellent tool for apprentices and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited support for rigid conduit (EMT-focused)
- 🐛 Greyed out options without clear explanation
- 🐛 Apple Watch compatibility issues and crashes
- 🐛 Missing app icon after purchase
- 🐛 Inconsistent bender/conduit size detection

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Electrical Wiring Pro 2017

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-wiring-pro-2017/id1371782061)

This app provides electrical calculations and references based on the 2017 Electrical Code. It supports multiple code versions and offers features for wire sizing, box fill, conduit fill, residential load calculations, and voltage drop.

**Highlights:** 2017 Electrical Code support, Ampacity and wire sizing, Box fill and wire bending space, Conduit fill calculations, Residential load calculations, Voltage drop calculations, Recommended torques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBend Pipe free?

iBend Pipe costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 free?

Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBend Pipe or Electrical Wiring Pro 2017?

Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 is rated higher. iBend Pipe averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.

### Do iBend Pipe or Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 have ads?

Neither iBend Pipe nor Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*