# iBend Pipe vs Pipe Offset Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: Pipe Offset Assistant at 4.7 against iBend Pipe's 4.2. Pipe Offset Assistant also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). iBend Pipe's advantage is chart position (#6 vs #197) and ratings volume (106 vs 7). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

iBend Pipe costs $4.99 and Pipe Offset Assistant $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pipe Offset Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBend Pipe has 106 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBend Pipe | Pipe Offset Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibend-pipe/id339407922/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-offset-assistant/id1613074326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #197 |
| Size | 28 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Alcala](https://appshunter.io/developer/339407925) | [H3Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/598620927) |

## What reviewers say

### iBend Pipe

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Productivity, #56 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


### Pipe Offset Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-offset-assistant/id1613074326)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Calculate pipe travel and run lengths using simple or rolling offsets. Save material and time with quick, easy calculations for pipe and conduit installations. Share results via text or email.

**Highlights:** Calculate pipe travel and run lengths, Supports simple and rolling offsets, Save material and time, Share results via text or email, Quick and simple calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBend Pipe free?

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

### Is Pipe Offset Assistant free?

Pipe Offset Assistant costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBend Pipe or Pipe Offset Assistant?

Pipe Offset Assistant is rated higher. iBend Pipe averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Pipe Offset Assistant averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do iBend Pipe or Pipe Offset Assistant have ads?

Neither iBend Pipe nor Pipe Offset Assistant shows ads.

### Which is more popular, iBend Pipe or Pipe Offset Assistant?

iBend Pipe currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Pipe Offset Assistant at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*