# iBend Pipe vs RailChop

The clearest difference is price: RailChop at Free against iBend Pipe's $4.99. RailChop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). iBend Pipe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (106 vs 5). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RailChop is free to download; iBend Pipe costs $4.99 up front. RailChop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iBend Pipe asks for nothing beyond the download.

RailChop 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of iBend Pipe's written reviews are positive against 100% of RailChop's.

iBend Pipe ships an update fortnightly, RailChop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBend Pipe | RailChop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibend-pipe/id339407922/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railchop/id6761963480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Alcala](https://appshunter.io/developer/339407925) | [JBlaze Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892240052) |

## What reviewers say

### iBend Pipe

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Productivity, #70 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


### RailChop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railchop/id6761963480)

This app optimizes moulding cuts for picture framers, minimizing waste and generating professional cut tickets. It offers features like work order scanning, cut list import, and remnant management, with various tiers to suit different needs.

**Highlights:** Moulding cut optimization, Work order scanning, Cut list import, Remnant management, PDF cut tickets, Voice dictation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Business Plan— Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan — Annual | $84.99 | per year |
| Business Plan — Annual | $209.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBend Pipe free?

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

### Is RailChop free?

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

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

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

### Do iBend Pipe or RailChop have ads?

Neither iBend Pipe nor RailChop shows ads.

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

iBend Pipe ships an update fortnightly, and RailChop every 2 weeks. Most recently, iBend Pipe was updated on October 23, 2026 and RailChop on October 11, 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.*