# iBend Pipe vs SparkShift

The clearest difference is price: SparkShift at Free against iBend Pipe's $4.99. SparkShift also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). iBend Pipe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (106 vs 3). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SparkShift is free to download; iBend Pipe costs $4.99 up front. SparkShift sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iBend Pipe asks for nothing beyond the download.

SparkShift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBend Pipe has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iBend Pipe ships an update fortnightly, SparkShift every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBend Pipe | SparkShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibend-pipe/id339407922/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkshift/id6737710285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Alcala](https://appshunter.io/developer/339407925) | [SPARKSHIFT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777536968) |

## What reviewers say

### iBend Pipe

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Productivity, #49 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


### SparkShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkshift/id6737710285)

This app helps electricians streamline OJT logging, jobsite organization, and exam preparation. It provides field calculators and reference tools, consolidating essential resources for apprentices and journeymen in one place.

**Highlights:** Log OJT and work hours, Field calculators for electrical work, Journeyman and master exam practice, Organize jobsite details and notes, Track apprenticeship progress, Export hour records

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journeyman Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Apprentice Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Journeyman Year Subscription | $29.00 | per year |
| Apprentice Yearly Sub | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBend Pipe free?

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

### Is SparkShift free?

SparkShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iBend Pipe or SparkShift?

SparkShift is rated higher. iBend Pipe averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while SparkShift averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do iBend Pipe or SparkShift have ads?

Neither iBend Pipe nor SparkShift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBend Pipe or SparkShift?

iBend Pipe ships an update fortnightly, and SparkShift every 9 days. Most recently, iBend Pipe was updated on October 15, 2026 and SparkShift on September 28, 2026.

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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.*