Comparison

PEWeldBank vs Apps Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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: β€’ Uses your smartphone or tablet β€’ Fusion Management System (FMS) cloud base management system β€’ Calculates times and pressures according to multiple standards β€’ Instructs operator for process β€’ Each weld report determines if weld has been carried out within pressure and time range β€’ Real time analogue and digital pressure gauge display β€’ Heater plate surface temperature recording β€’ Bluetooth Pressure and Temperature sensors β€’ Countdown timers for each phase of welding β€’ Audible and visual prompts and alarms for each phase β€’ Collects photos for pre and post weld β€’ Monitors and reports ambient temperature and automatically adjusts cooling times β€’ Monitors and reports Humidity β€’ Butt welder library, add any butt welder, include calibration dates β€’ PE Pipe library, add any size, DR, batch number and manufacturer β€’ Operator database β€’ PDF and CSV reports, select from preformatted short and long reports, multiple records per page or individual weld reports β€’ Insert your company Logo and information on your reports β€’ Export reports as CSV or excel to other programs β€’ Multiple GPS location i.e. one as welded and one as relocated β€’ Notes section for each weld β€’ Drawing / sketch pad for each weld β€’ Operator Signature pad for each weld β€’ Unique weld number created for each weld β€’ OH&S β€œTake 5” questionnaire at start of each day β€’ Individual weld checklist β€’ Review welds on Tablet, Smartphone or FMS β€’ Pressure versus time graph for each weld with zoom feature β€’ Option to report or delete information for cancelled welds Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Apps Manager

Features
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Screenshots

PEWeldBank4 screens
Apps Manager2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apps Manager at none against PEWeldBank's 1. Apps Manager also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). PEWeldBank's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PEWeldBank ships an update every 2 months, Apps Manager every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
PEWeldBank versus Apps Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPEWeldBankApps Manager
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews22.6% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size69 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFexcon Pty LtdSikiwis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PEWeldBank

Subscriptions1
  • Individual User Plan$6.991 Month
None

Apps Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PEWeldBank free?
PEWeldBank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apps Manager free?
Apps Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PEWeldBank or Apps Manager have ads?
Neither PEWeldBank nor Apps Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PEWeldBank or Apps Manager?
PEWeldBank ships an update every 2 months, and Apps Manager every 6 months. Most recently, PEWeldBank was updated on October 16, 2026 and Apps Manager on October 5, 2026.

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