Comparison

iBend Pipe vs GoContractor Connect

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

Head to head
About

iBend Pipe

This professional conduit bending calculator helps electricians make accurate bends quickly, reducing material waste. It offers a wide range of bend calculations and a built-in protractor for precise measurements on the job.

Highlights
  • Multiple conduit bend calculations
  • English/Metric measurement support
  • Fast, one-screen calculations
  • Centerline bending radius
  • Built-in protractor
  • Customizable bender profiles
  • Fractional measurement input
Features
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iBend Pipe — Bend It Right the 1st 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

About

GoContractor Connect

Complete mandatory job site orientations and safety training on your mobile device. Upload necessary certifications and identification, and receive notifications for expiring documents. Get to work faster with this streamlined construction onboarding tool.

Highlights
  • Complete job site orientations anywhere
  • Access site-specific safety training
  • Upload certifications and identification
  • Complete orientation quizzes
  • Digital record of orientation completion
  • Receive expiration notifications
Features
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Make construction job site orientations as mobile as you are with GoContractor Connect! GoContractor Connect allows you to complete your job site orientation on your mobile device, upload important documents such as identification and certifications, and more. Key Features of GoContractor Connect: -Access to complete construction job site orientations, anywhere, anytime -Access to complete site-specific safety training -Upload required certifications such as OSHA10/30, Safepass, and more -Upload identification -Complete site orientation quizzes -Have a digital record of orientation completion -Receive notifications when training or certifications expire What sets GoContractor Connect apart? GoContractor Connect Mobile App is easy to use and easy to access. No more sitting around for hours with in-person orientations, with GoContractor Connect, you can complete your orientation from the comfort of your own home, while commuting, walking the dog, or heck, even in the bathtub! We don’t care, we just want you to complete your orientation from anywhere! The GoContractor Connect Mobile App is easy to use and made specifically for construction workers. No fuss or frills, just a straightforward tool to get to work faster. GoContractor Connect Mobile App is designed for one-click access to the specific site orientation and requirements you need to begin work on your construction jobs. With the GoContractor Connect mobile app, you can access site safety training, orientations, upload certifications, and receive alerts when documents or training expires and needs to be re-completed. To get started, just create a profile within GoContractor Connect, enter in the project invitation code provided by your team, complete your site orientation and additional safety training, and upload certifications all within the app. Once completed, you’ll have a digital card within the app that verifies your completion of all site orientation requirements. Does it get any easier than that? For more information on GoContractor Connect contact support@gocontractor.com

Screenshots

iBend Pipe4 screens
GoContractor Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iBend Pipe at 81% against GoContractor Connect's 0%. iBend Pipe also leads on ratings volume (116 vs 3) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). GoContractor Connect's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GoContractor Connect is free to download; iBend Pipe costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoContractor Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBend Pipe has 116 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of iBend Pipe's written reviews are positive against 0% of GoContractor Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBend Pipe ships an update fortnightly, GoContractor Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iBend Pipe versus GoContractor Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBend PipeGoContractor Connect
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (116 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancisco AlcalaGoContractor

Customer experience

iBend Pipe

All ratings109 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative15.2%

GoContractor Connect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

GoContractor Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBend Pipe

No in-app purchases

None

GoContractor Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBend Pipe free?
iBend Pipe costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoContractor Connect free?
GoContractor Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iBend Pipe or GoContractor Connect?
GoContractor Connect is rated higher. iBend Pipe averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while GoContractor Connect averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do iBend Pipe or GoContractor Connect have ads?
Neither iBend Pipe nor GoContractor Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBend Pipe or GoContractor Connect?
iBend Pipe ships an update fortnightly, and GoContractor Connect monthly. Most recently, iBend Pipe was updated on November 13, 2026 and GoContractor Connect on November 3, 2026.

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