PEWeldBank vs EXATON Welding Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PEWeldBank
This app assists with PE pipe welding by providing calculations, step-by-step instructions with timers, and comprehensive data recording. It helps ensure welds conform to standards and can eliminate paper-based reporting with digital records and customizable PDF/CSV reports.
- PE pipe weld calculations
- Step-by-step instructions with timers
- Data recording and conformity checks
- Cloud-based management system
- Bluetooth sensor integration
- Customizable PDF/CSV reports
- Ambient temperature and humidity monitoring
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PE Pipe Weld Calculator with Timers and Instructions to perform PE pipe welding with the ability to record all data and check for conformity against known values. PEWeldBank is available at 3 levels from a basic calculator including step by step welding instructions with countdown timers and alarms to a fully functioning high level data recording system. This system exceeds the performance of any other data recording system available and does this for a reasonable price. Compatible with all makes and models of hydraulic PE Pipe Butt Welders, Easy data collection on-site or factory environment, eliminate paper-based reports. Extensive list of features including: • Uses your smartphone or tablet • Fusion Management System (FMS) cloud base management system • Calculates times and pressures according to multiple standards • Instructs operator for process • Each weld report determines if weld has been carried out within pressure and time range • Real time analogue and digital pressure gauge display • Heater plate surface temperature recording • Bluetooth Pressure and Temperature sensors • Countdown timers for each phase of welding • Audible and visual prompts and alarms for each phase • Collects photos for pre and post weld • Monitors and reports ambient temperature and automatically adjusts cooling times • Monitors and reports Humidity • Butt welder library, add any butt welder, include calibration dates • PE Pipe library, add any size, DR, batch number and manufacturer • Operator database • PDF and CSV reports, select from preformatted short and long reports, multiple records per page or individual weld reports • Insert your company Logo and information on your reports • Export reports as CSV or excel to other programs • Multiple GPS location i.e. one as welded and one as relocated • Notes section for each weld • Drawing / sketch pad for each weld • Operator Signature pad for each weld • Unique weld number created for each weld • OH&S “Take 5” questionnaire at start of each day • Individual weld checklist • Review welds on Tablet, Smartphone or FMS • Pressure versus time graph for each weld with zoom feature • Option to report or delete information for cancelled welds Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
EXATON Welding Guide
This welding handbook provides essential tools for welders and those interested in welding technology. It includes guides for selecting welding grades, calculating heat input, and evaluating weldability, along with tips for weld planning and details on a full product portfolio.
- Welding grade selection guide
- Shielding gas assistance
- Ferrite diagram calculator
- Heat-input calculator
- Weldability evaluation
- Weld planning tips
- Exaton product portfolio details
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Welding Handbook from Exaton: a quick, easy and useful in your pocket tool! For those working with welding or interested in welding technology, in our Welding Handbook you will find a welding grade selection guide and shielding gas assistance, ferrite diagram and heat-input calculators. You will be able to evaluate weldability and find tips and tricks for your weld planning in the welding guide. Included is also the details of the entire Exaton portfolio of welding products.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EXATON Welding Guide at 100% against PEWeldBank's 23%. EXATON Welding Guide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. PEWeldBank sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. EXATON Welding Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.
PEWeldBank ships an update every 2 months, EXATON Welding Guide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PEWeldBank | EXATON Welding Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fexcon Pty Ltd | ESAB Group Inc |
Customer experience
PEWeldBank
EXATON Welding Guide
In-app purchases
PEWeldBank
- Individual User Plan$6.991 Month
EXATON Welding Guide
No in-app purchases
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