iBend Pipe vs TrueFault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBend Pipe
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.
- Calculates various conduit bends
- Supports English and Metric measurements
- Instant, one-screen calculations
- Accurate centerline bending radius calculations
- Includes protractor function
- Customizable bender profiles
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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
TrueFault
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Work through available fault current with a clear calculation trail. TrueFault helps electrical contractors enter source and transformer data, build the path to the equipment, and review the result with its inputs, assumptions, and warnings in view. START WITH SINGLE-PHASE — FREE Follow five steps: System, Source, Transformer, Path, and Result. Enter known primary available fault current, or review the default infinite-primary assumption. Add conductor and bus runs, choose the fault point, and see the calculated available fault current in amps and kA. SEE HOW THE SYSTEM CONNECTS Review a visual one-line from the source through the transformer and path to the equipment. Open calculation details to inspect impedance and contributions. Keep project names, equipment names, source references, and field notes with your calculation. TRUEFAULT PRO — ONE PURCHASE Unlock Pro permanently with a one-time in-app purchase. There is no subscription or recurring charge. Pro adds: • Three-phase fault-current calculations. • Motor contribution inputs. • Saved projects and reusable default settings on this device. • Label and calculation report tools, with print and share actions when the calculation's review requirements are met. • Local report history for returning to previous work. The App Store displays your local price before purchase. Restore an eligible Pro purchase with the same Apple Account. KEEP YOUR WORK CLOSE Calculations run on your device. No TrueFault account is required. Projects, settings, and report history stay on this device unless you export or back them up separately. TrueFault is a calculation aid for qualified electrical professionals. Verify the source data, equipment ratings, installation conditions, applicable requirements, and results before use. It does not replace a stamped engineering calculation or an arc-flash study.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TrueFault at Free against iBend Pipe's $4.99. TrueFault also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). iBend Pipe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On ads 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
TrueFault is free to download; iBend Pipe costs $4.99 up front. TrueFault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iBend Pipe asks for nothing beyond the download.
iBend Pipe ships an update fortnightly, TrueFault every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBend Pipe | TrueFault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (106 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 106 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francisco Alcala | Nicole Nalley |
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
TrueFault
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iBend Pipe
No in-app purchases
TrueFault
- TrueFault Pro$0.991 Month
- TrueFault Pro$4.991 Year
- TrueFault Pro Unlock$6.99
Questions
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