# iBend Pipe vs RIGID

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iBend Pipe at 81% against RIGID's 23%. iBend Pipe also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). RIGID's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

iBend Pipe costs $4.99 and RIGID $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iBend Pipe holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBend Pipe has 107 ratings behind it against 15, 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 23% of RIGID's.

iBend Pipe ships an update fortnightly, RIGID every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBend Pipe | RIGID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibend-pipe/id339407922/reviews)** | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigid-conduit-bending-calculator/id788803577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #192 |
| Size | 40 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Alcala](https://appshunter.io/developer/339407925) | [Bret Hardman](https://appshunter.io/developer/788803580) |

## What reviewers say

### iBend Pipe

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Productivity, #143 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


### RIGID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigid-conduit-bending-calculator/id788803577)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app is a professional tool for electricians and technicians, offering advanced calculations for various conduit bending scenarios. It supports multiple bend types, allows for custom bender and shoe specifications, and can share bending details via text.

**Highlights:** Advanced bending calculations, Supports multiple bend types (90, offsets, saddles), Customizable bender and shoe specifications, Fraction and decimal calculations, Share bending details via text, Accounts for gain and shrink

**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 RIGID free?

RIGID costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

iBend Pipe is rated higher. iBend Pipe averages 4.2 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while RIGID averages 2.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do iBend Pipe or RIGID have ads?

Neither iBend Pipe nor RIGID shows ads.

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

iBend Pipe ships an update fortnightly, and RIGID every 4 months. Most recently, iBend Pipe was updated on November 1, 2026 and RIGID on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iBend Pipe or RIGID?

iBend Pipe currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and RIGID at #192. 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.*