Comparison

iBend Pipe vs JobSiteForecast

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

JobSiteForecast

Features
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Mobile app that connects to the JobSiteForecast time entry and scheduling application. Users can enter time card information, such as job, phase, hours, which are then saved into the time card system in the JobSiteForecast main application. Users can also view their schedule set for the next 4 weeks.

Screenshots

iBend Pipe4 screens
JobSiteForecast3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JobSiteForecast at Free against iBend Pipe's $5.99. JobSiteForecast also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). iBend Pipe's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBend Pipe ships an update fortnightly, JobSiteForecast every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iBend Pipe versus JobSiteForecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBend PipeJobSiteForecast
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancisco AlcalaJobSiteForecast LLC

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

JobSiteForecast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBend Pipe

No in-app purchases

None

JobSiteForecast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBend Pipe free?
iBend Pipe costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JobSiteForecast free?
JobSiteForecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iBend Pipe or JobSiteForecast have ads?
Neither iBend Pipe nor JobSiteForecast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBend Pipe or JobSiteForecast?
iBend Pipe ships an update fortnightly, and JobSiteForecast every 6 weeks. Most recently, iBend Pipe was updated on November 6, 2026 and JobSiteForecast on October 18, 2026.

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