CalcTriangle vs Branch Pipe Layout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CalcTriangle
This app calculates all unknown sides, angles, area, and perimeter of a right triangle. It supports both imperial and metric units, with precise input options for fractions and measurements.
- Calculates sides, angles, area, and perimeter
- Supports imperial (feet, inches, fractions) and metric units
- Precise fraction input
- Save and load triangle data
- Simple interface for job sites
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CalcTriangle is an easy-to-use right triangle calculator built for carpenters, builders, and DIYers. Enter any two sides, or one side and one angle, then tap Calc — CalcTriangle solves the rest and shows all sides, angles, area, and perimeter. Features: • Supports feet, inches, and fractions (down to 1/16") — perfect for construction • Metric mode with centimeters, millimeters, and meters • Tap a field on the triangle to select it, then type your measurement • Foot/Inch buttons with a fraction picker wheel for precise imperial entry • Mode button cycles through display units • Save and load triangles for quick reference on the job site • Clean, simple interface designed for big fingers and bright sunlight Completely rewritten in Swift for iOS 18. Fast, modern, and reliable.
Branch Pipe Layout
This tool generates precise flat patterns for various pipe and branch connections, including pipe-to-pipe, pipe-to-cone, and truncated cylinders. It simplifies complex fabrication layouts for engineers and fabricators.
- Flat pattern layouts for pipe intersections
- Pipe to pipe connections (equal/unequal diameter, offset)
- Pipe or nozzle to cone intersections
- Standard shell or pipe layouts
- Truncated pipes/cylinders (angled, radius)
- Customizable segment divisions
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The Branch Pipe Layout App is a specialized tool designed for fabricators, piping engineers, and designers involved in developing flat patterns for branch connections in piping systems. It simplifies the process of generating accurate fabrication layouts for intersections between pipes, nozzles, and cones. Key Features and Capabilities: This app helps you create flat pattern layouts for: - Pipe to Pipe Intersections at 90° with equal or unequal diameters, with or without offset. - Pipe or Nozzle to Cone Intersections at 90° or with parallel axes. - Standard Shell or Pipe Layouts with customizable height and diameter inputs. - Pipes or Cylinders Truncated at an Angle (top, bottom, or both sides). - Pipes or Cylinders Truncated with a Radius at the top. The app provides the unfolded (flat) dimensions of the intersecting parts—such as flat plate width and length—and allows layouts to be divided into 12, 24, 36, 48, 96 parts, or a custom number of segments based on user input. Layout Types Included: - Pipe/Shell Layout: Calculates flat layout for cylindrical shells using diameter and height inputs. Supports user-defined part and level divisions. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated at Top: Flat pattern for cylinders cut at an angle at the top. Inputs: diameter, large side height, and small side height. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated Top & Bottom: Layout for pipes cut at an angle on both ends. Inputs include diameter, center height, and both top and bottom side angles. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated with Radius at Top: For pipes cut with a curved top profile. Inputs: diameter, center height, and radius. - Pipe-to-Pipe Intersection (Equal Diameter, 90°): Layout for equal diameter pipes intersecting at a right angle. Input includes diameters and center distance. - Pipe-to-Pipe Intersection (Unequal Diameter, Offset, 90°): For intersections with different pipe diameters and offset centerlines. Inputs: diameters, center distance, and offset. - Pipe/Nozzle to Cone Intersection (90°): Calculates layout for intersections between cones and pipes/nozzles at right angles. Inputs: cone large/small diameters, cone height, pipe diameter, height from base, and center distance. Pipe/Nozzle to Cone with Parallel Axis: For offset connections between cones and nozzles/pipes with parallel axes. Requires similar inputs as above. Additional Recommendations: For optimal accuracy, it is recommended to use the mean diameter when performing layout calculations. Who Can Benefit: This app is an essential tool for professionals involved in the fabrication of piping spools, pressure vessels, pipelines, and other process equipment. It is particularly useful for: - Piping Engineers - Fabrication & Production Engineers - Pipe Fitters and Layout Fitters - Quality & Costing Engineers - Design & AutoCAD Engineers - Estimators and Draftsmen In app purchase included : Life time Privacy policy : https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-subscription/ Terms and condition :https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CalcTriangle at 50% against Branch Pipe Layout's 0%. CalcTriangle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Branch Pipe Layout's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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
Branch Pipe Layout is free to download; CalcTriangle costs $0.99 up front. Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CalcTriangle asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CalcTriangle | Branch Pipe Layout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philip Sacchitella | Shital Gorasiya |
Customer experience
CalcTriangle
Branch Pipe Layout
In-app purchases
CalcTriangle
No in-app purchases
Branch Pipe Layout
- Lifetime Purchase$5.99
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