# Piping DataBase vs Measure Master Pro Calculator

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 (#24 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Piping DataBase | Measure Master Pro Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piping-database-xtreme/id361124046/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-master-pro-calculator/id390273304/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 214 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Radin Alcira](https://appshunter.io/developer/352538434) | [Calculated Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/370406449) |

## What reviewers say

### Piping DataBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piping-database-xtreme/id361124046)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Utilities, #159 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pipe Spacing | Free | one-time |
| Flanges B16.47 | Free | one-time |
| Malleable Iron Fittings | Free | one-time |
| Orifice Flanges B16.36 | Free | one-time |
| Flange Joint  Bolt Tightening Sequence | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent update
- Incorrect dimensions for some fittings

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-master-pro-calculator/id390273304)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Full Access | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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