Comparison

PEWeldBank vs Q

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Q

Features
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Q-Weld is a professional documentation app for Thermit® welding in railway track construction and maintenance. Developed by Goldschmidt, it supports welders on site and provides project managers with reliable, real-time access to quality-related welding data. It guides you through the entire documentation process for every Thermit® weld, from shift creation and consumables scans to photo uploads – and syncs everything to the secure, globally accessible Dari® cloud platform. FOR WELDERS IN THE FIELD Create and manage shifts directly on your mobile device. Document each weld step by step: preparation, welding, alignment check and photographic documentation. Scan consumables such as Thermit® portions and moulds with the integrated barcode scanner – they are linked directly to the weld for complete traceability. The G-Tag gives every weld a unique digital identity. Record environmental data, including rail temperature, weather conditions, preheating time and tapping time. The app can be used fully offline – all data is stored locally and synchronised once connectivity is restored. FOR PROJECT MANAGERS AND BACK OFFICE Access shift and weld data in real time via the Goldschmidt Dari® platform. You can track progress across active projects, review quality records and maintain complete traceability of all welding operations, including geolocation data and information on consumable batches. TRACEABILITY AND DATA QUALITY Every weld is fully documented with consumable batch data, GPS coordinates, timestamps, photo evidence and a unique G-Tag identifier. This supports quality assurance, compliance and long-term asset management for railway infrastructure.

Screenshots

PEWeldBank4 screens
Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Q at none against PEWeldBank's 1. Q also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. PEWeldBank sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Q asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PEWeldBank ships an update every 2 months, Q every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
PEWeldBank versus Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPEWeldBankQ
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews22.6% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFexcon Pty LtdGoldschmidt Holding GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PEWeldBank

Subscriptions1
  • Individual User Plan$6.991 Month
None

Q

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PEWeldBank free?
PEWeldBank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Q free?
Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PEWeldBank or Q have ads?
Neither PEWeldBank nor Q shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PEWeldBank or Q?
PEWeldBank ships an update every 2 months, and Q every 3 weeks. Most recently, PEWeldBank was updated on November 1, 2026 and Q on November 3, 2026.

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