iBend Offsets vs Field Bend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBend Offsets
Calculate various types of offsets in electrical conduit using common or custom angles. Input distances in fractions for real-time results. Includes an Apple Watch companion app and an inclinometer/level feature.
- Calculate regular, parallel, and rolled offsets
- Supports common and custom bend angles
- Fractional input for offset distance
- Real-time calculation display
- Apple Watch companion app
- Inclinometer/Level feature
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If you bend offsets in electrical conduit or "pipe" as we call it, then this is the app for you. **METRIC IS NOT SUPPORTED** Calculate regular, parallel and rolled offsets in electrical conduit. Use the common 5° ,10°, 22.5°, 30°, 45 °or your custom angle.. Input offset distance in fractions - no need to convert to decimals. Calculations are displayed in fraction in "real time" as you adjust the offset distance or bend angle - no need to press a calculate button to see your results. Apple Watch companion app has been added to quickly solve offset calculations. Inclinometer / Level feature has been added to measure the bend angle as you bend. If you bend more than just offsets we encourage you to consider our other iPhone app : iBend Pipe.
Field Bend
This app simplifies conduit bending for electricians and DIYers. It provides automatic calculations and step-by-step instructions for various bend types, ensuring accurate results with minimal effort. Save time and reduce errors on your projects.
- Supports multiple bend types (offsets, saddles, 90°)
- Automatic bend calculations
- Step-by-step instructions
- Beginner-friendly interface
- Works for professionals and DIY users
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Bend pipe perfectly — every time. Whether you’re a seasoned electrician or just getting started, this app makes conduit bending effortless. No prior pipe-bending knowledge required — simply choose a bend type, enter your measurements, and the app calculates your bend marks with clear, step-by-step instructions for a perfect bend every time. Features: - Supports offsets, rolling-offsets, 3-point saddles, 4-point saddles and 90° bends - Automatic calculations take the guesswork out of bending - Intuitive, beginner-friendly instructions anyone can follow - Works for professionals and DIY users alike Save time, reduce errors, and get perfect bends every single time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fieldbend.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iBend Offsets at 74% against Field Bend's 25%. iBend Offsets also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Field Bend's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). On 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
Field Bend is free to download; iBend Offsets costs $1.99 up front. Field Bend sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iBend Offsets asks for nothing beyond the download.
Field Bend holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Field Bend has 301 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of iBend Offsets's written reviews are positive against 25% of Field Bend's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iBend Offsets ships an update every 7 months, Field Bend every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBend Offsets | Field Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (301 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 301 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #193 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francisco Alcala | Chris Remington |
Customer experience
iBend Offsets
Field Bend
In-app purchases
iBend Offsets
No in-app purchases
Field Bend
- FieldBend Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- FieldBend Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Small Job Pack (10 bends)$4.99
- Standard Job Pack (25 bends)$9.99
- Lifetime Access$29.99
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- Lifetime Packet$29.99
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