Comparison

Piping DataBase vs BuilderFax By Lumber

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

BuilderFax By Lumber

Securely store, manage, and share your professional certifications and licenses. Upload documents, categorize them for easy access, and instantly share verified credentials via QR code or SMS link for on-site proof.

Highlights
  • Add and manage certifications
  • Categorize professional documents
  • Share verified credentials instantly
  • QR code and SMS link sharing
  • Secure verification page
Features
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BuilderFax is your trusted digital credential wallet, built specifically for construction professionals. Whether you're a carpenter, electrician, plumber, or welder, BuilderFax helps you securely store, view, and share your certifications, licenses, training records, and memberships—all in one place. Key Features: 1: Add Credentials Easily Upload front and back photos of your certifications, licenses, education records, training, or union memberships. Enter details and manage your professional documents with ease. 2: Organized Credential Management See your documents categorized for quick access 3. Share Verified Credentials Instantly Need to show proof on-site? Share verified credentials via QR code or SMS link. The QR code leads to a secure BuilderFax verification page, visible for 24 hours unless refreshed. Stay credential-ready. Stay job-ready. Download BuilderFax and keep your professional records at your fingertips—anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Piping DataBase4 screens
BuilderFax By Lumber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BuilderFax By Lumber at Free against Piping DataBase's $9.99. BuilderFax By Lumber also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Piping DataBase's advantage is ratings volume (212 vs 7) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BuilderFax By Lumber is free to download; Piping DataBase costs $9.99 up front. Piping DataBase sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. BuilderFax By Lumber asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Piping DataBase against 5.0 for BuilderFax By Lumber. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piping DataBase has 212 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piping DataBase ships an update every 5 weeks, BuilderFax By Lumber every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Piping DataBase versus BuilderFax By Lumber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiping DataBaseBuilderFax By Lumber
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (212 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings212 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadin AlciraLumberfi Inc

Customer experience

Piping DataBase

All ratings212 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.6%

BuilderFax By Lumber

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BuilderFax By Lumber

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

BuilderFax By Lumber

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Piping DataBase free?
Piping DataBase costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is BuilderFax By Lumber free?
BuilderFax By Lumber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Piping DataBase or BuilderFax By Lumber?
BuilderFax By Lumber is rated higher. Piping DataBase averages 4.9 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while BuilderFax By Lumber averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Piping DataBase or BuilderFax By Lumber have ads?
Neither Piping DataBase nor BuilderFax By Lumber shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piping DataBase or BuilderFax By Lumber?
Piping DataBase ships an update every 5 weeks, and BuilderFax By Lumber every 9 days. Most recently, Piping DataBase was updated on October 20, 2026 and BuilderFax By Lumber on October 16, 2026.

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