Comparison

Piping DataBase vs Measure Master Pro Calculator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Piping DataBase

Access a comprehensive piping database with detailed component information, dimensions, and figures. This continuously updated reference app offers a user-friendly interface for piping layout, drawings, and material take-offs. Get all modules for free for a limited time.

Highlights
  • Largest piping database
  • Detailed component information
  • Standard piping symbols
  • Interchangeable dimension units
  • Material take-off reference
  • Continuous updates based on user requests
Features
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Now the largest piping database reference - free in-app purchases. One price - All in! FOR A LIMITED TIME! Download now the complete library modules. Select the "+ Modules" tab to download your free modules. You will see the price as $ 0.00 for each in-app purchase. Tap the button to download for free, for a LIMITED TIME only. Continuous update for the biggest piping mobile application. We never stop adding, users are assured of new modules courtesy of requests by thousands of users. Presented in a very simple set-up – scroll to different components per category. Figures in standard piping symbols, drawn by CAD software. Dimension units are interchangeable and displayed in standard drafting practice. No need to view multiple pages, one stop per category. All relevant piping data are shown for every tap, no fancy displays, direct and easy to understand plus a guide per info page. The best reference for piping layout, isometric drawings, shop and field drawings, detailing and material take-off! Anytime, anywhere and any situation! We welcome suggestions to make this application the best piping reference app. If you want specific piping component to be included, please send feedback on the customer reviews and the most requested will be added ASAP!!! COMPONENTS: (all available here) - Fittings: 90/45 deg. Elbows, 90 deg Reducing Elbow, Straight & Reducing Tee, Straight & Reducing Cross, 180° Return, Coupling, Cap, Concentric & Eccentric Reducers, Lap Joint Stub End (BW, Socket Welding & Threaded) - Flanges: Welding Neck, Socket Welding, Slip-On Welding, Threaded, Blind & Lapped with quantity of Bolts, Diameter and Length. All class ratings, including RF & RTJ facings. (B16.5) - Valves: Gate, Globe, Check, Ball, Butterfly & Control Valves (Flanged, BW, Socket Welding and Threaded connections) - Pipe Schedule: STD, XS, XXS & all Schedules including API Specification 5L with weight of empty steel pipe or with water per foot/meter length. - Branch Connections: Welding, Socket & Threaded Outlets and Elbolets. - Line Blanks: Figure-8, Paddle Blanks & Paddle Spacers - Gaskets: B16.20 and B16.21 (non-metallic flat gaskets and spiral-wound, ring type joint and jacketed) - Suggested Pipe Support Spacing (New) - Malleable Iron Fittings (ASME B16.3) - Orifice Flanges (ASME B16.36) - Pipe Spacing - Large Diameter Flanges (ASME B16.47) - Flange Joint Bolt Tightening Sequence (single tool) Quick Tip: When in inches units, display shows decimal inch. To view in fraction, tap any dimension and will reveal the inch fraction equivalent.

About

Measure Master Pro Calculator

This app provides comprehensive U.S. and metric unit conversions and advanced calculations for design and building projects. It offers solutions for geometry, weight, and dimensional analysis, with a user-friendly interface and built-in help.

Highlights
  • Multi-dimensional unit conversion (U.S. & metric)
  • Advanced weight calculations
  • Geometry solutions (circle area, circumference)
  • Comprehensive dimensional analysis (linear, area, volume)
  • Cost per Unit function
  • Paperless tape for past calculations
  • Board Feet calculation
Features
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FREE Try Before You Buy trial, your App Store account is not charged by Apple during the free trial. The Measure Master Pro app from Calculated Industries allows you to solve U.S. and metric unit conversions on your iPhone or iPad. Get professional results every time with this handy and easy-to-use tool for projects involving measurements. Ideal for Designers, Tradespersons, Woodworkers, Craftsmen, Fabricators, Technicians, and Students. ----- MULTI-DIMENSIONAL UNIT CONVERSION ----- • Convert between feet-inch-fractions, inch fractions, yards, and decimal feet and inches (10ths, 100ths) • Utilize full metric conversions, including meters, centimeters, and millimeters • Effortlessly switch between U.S. and metric units, ideal for international projects ----- ADVANCED WEIGHT CALCULATIONS ----- • Calculate weight in pounds, tons, metric tons, and kilograms • Determine weight per volume for materials management • Essential for accurate material estimation in construction and fabrication ----- GEOMETRY SOLUTIONS ----- • Instantly solve for circle area, circumference, and arc lengths • Ideal for designers and craftsmen working with circular designs • Enhance accuracy in geometrical calculations ----- COMPREHENSIVE DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS ----- • Solve for linear, area, volume, and perimeter dimensions • Length, Width, and Height keys for quick calculations • Reduce errors in dimension estimation, crucial for tradespersons and technicians ----- USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE ----- • Developed by the creators of the Construction Master(™) calculators • Input numbers as you would naturally say them • Built-in help with clear definitions, explanations, and examples ----- PRECISE MATH AND CONVERSION TOOLS ----- • Includes preset fractions from 1/2" to 1/64" for detailed work • Conversion capabilities for Decimal Degrees and D.M.S. • Comprehensive for all types of mathematical and conversion needs ----- DEDICATED FUNCTION KEYS ----- • Linear measurement keys for feet, inches, yards, meters, etc. • Area and Volume calculation keys for various units, including acres and cubic meters • Specialized keys for weight and weight per volume calculations ----- SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL FUNCTIONS ----- • Entry Editing Backspace Key for easy corrections • Cost per Unit function for simple pricing and cost analysis • Advanced Paperless Tape feature to review past calculations ----- CUSTOMIZATION AND MEMORY FEATURES ----- • Board Feet calculation function for woodworking projects • Customizable preferences to set user-specific options • Memory function to store and recall past calculations ----- INTUITIVE DESIGN AND HELP FEATURES ----- • Designed for ease of use by students, craftsmen, and professionals • Comprehensive help features for all functions • Streamlined interface for quick and easy calculations Whether you're a student, designer, tradesperson, or technician, this app is the perfect companion for all your measurement and conversion tasks. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION The first 7 days are free. Subscriptions offered will automatically renew at the end of the chosen period. Payment will be charged to your Apple account upon purchase confirmation. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off or the subscription is canceled in settings at least one day (24 hours) before the subscription period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple account Settings > Subscriptions. LEGAL Measure Master Pro is a trademark of Calculated Industries, Inc. Copyright 2024

Screenshots

Piping DataBase4 screens
Measure Master Pro Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Measure Master Pro Calculator at Free against Piping DataBase's $9.99. Measure Master Pro Calculator also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 214). Piping DataBase's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Measure Master Pro Calculator is free to download; Piping DataBase costs $9.99 up front. Piping DataBase sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Measure Master Pro Calculator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Piping DataBase against 4.8 for Measure Master Pro Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Master Pro Calculator has 4.4K ratings behind it against 214, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Piping DataBase's written reviews are positive against 81% of Measure Master Pro Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piping DataBase ships an update every 5 weeks, Measure Master Pro Calculator every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Piping DataBase versus Measure Master Pro Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiping DataBaseMeasure Master Pro Calculator
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (214 ratings) — better4.8 (4.4K ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews — better80.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2144.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB57 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRadin AlciraCalculated Industries

Customer experience

Piping DataBase

All ratings214 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.6%

Measure Master Pro Calculator

All ratings4,361 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

Piping DataBase

From 214 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Handy reference
  • 🔧 Comprehensive data
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 💰 Worth the money
  • 🔍 Accurate information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Incomplete or inaccurate data in some areas
  • 💻 Needs better compatibility with newer devices/OS

Measure Master Pro Calculator

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient and always available
  • 💯 Accurate and reliable
  • 🔧 Essential tool for construction professionals
  • ⚡ Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
  • 🔍 Missing some key features like stair and diagonal calculations
  • 📱 UI could be improved, especially on iPad
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported

Bugs and requests

Piping DataBase

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes after recent update
  • Incorrect dimensions for some fittings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more pipe/fitting standards (e.g. DIN, AS)
  • Include more detailed information (e.g. flange pressure/temp ratings, swage dimensions)
  • Implement a favorites/recent list for quick access
  • Provide a PC/desktop version for easier integration with CAD

Measure Master Pro Calculator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to download on iPhone after previous iPad purchase
  • Free trial screen gets stuck, preventing full app usage

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back the S.F. button
  • Add landscape mode support for iPad
  • Improve handling of large numbers
  • Integrate more advanced construction-specific functions

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Piping DataBase

One-time5
  • Pipe SpacingFree
  • Flanges B16.47Free
  • Malleable Iron FittingsFree
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  • Orifice Flanges B16.36Free
  • Flange Joint Bolt Tightening SequenceFree
2 purchases

Measure Master Pro Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Full Access14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 1 Year Full Access14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Piping DataBase free?
Piping DataBase costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Measure Master Pro Calculator free?
Measure Master Pro Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Piping DataBase or Measure Master Pro Calculator?
Piping DataBase is rated higher. Piping DataBase averages 4.9 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Measure Master Pro Calculator averages 4.8 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Piping DataBase or Measure Master Pro Calculator have ads?
Neither Piping DataBase nor Measure Master Pro Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piping DataBase or Measure Master Pro Calculator?
Piping DataBase ships an update every 5 weeks, and Measure Master Pro Calculator every 7 months. Most recently, Piping DataBase was updated on October 29, 2026 and Measure Master Pro Calculator on October 29, 2026.

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