Comparison

Piping Offset Calculator vs Pipe Trades Pro Calc

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

Head to head
About

Piping Offset Calculator

This tool calculates precise dimensions and cut lengths for various piping offset configurations, pipe sizes, and bend angles. It offers a graphical interface for selecting offset types and inputting dimensions, providing detailed fabrication data.

Highlights
  • Calculate precise dimensions and cut lengths
  • Support for various piping offset configurations
  • Graphical menu for easy offset type selection
  • Input any three sides and/or angles
  • Detailed graphical representation of offsets
  • Calculate miter and roll angles
  • Support for 1/4" through 48" pipe sizes
Features
Currently charting
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Piping Offset Calculator provides precise dimensions and cut lengths for different types of piping offset spool configurations, pipe sizes, and bend angles. Piping Offset Calculator is designed to be used by draftsman, designers, engineers, and construction personnel. Piping Offsets have never been easier to calculate. The offset calculator is very intuitive and flexible: the graphical menu is provided to easily select the type of offset you wish to compute. User supplies any three sides and/or angles combination(s). The user is presented with the solved graphical representation of the offset. The complete graphics include multiple solution views which provide clear, graphical, design and fabrication data. All bend angles, tangents, cut lengths, rise, run, hypotenuse, miter angles, roll angles, inside and outside arc lengths of mitered ells, etc are presented. User can select 1/4" through 48" pipe sizes, preset bend or ell radius, or the user can also choose a fixed user input numerical radius for those unusual bend radius requirements. Even though the offset calculator automatically calculates trimmed elbows (per user request), now includes a separate tool to calculate trimmed elbow dimensions. To learn more about this useful tool, browse www.jplanaux.com or go to you tube and search "Piping Offset Calculator".

About

Pipe Trades Pro Calc

This app provides advanced calculation tools and comprehensive data for pipe trade professionals. It streamlines workflows for pipefitters, welders, and steamfitters with features for measurements, fluid dynamics, and material specifications. Designed for efficiency and accuracy, it works offline for on-site use.

Highlights
  • Advanced measurement calculations
  • Fluid dynamics and pressure analysis
  • Comprehensive pipe data access
  • Offline functionality
  • User-centric interface
  • Material and dimension options
Features
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FREE Try Before You Buy trial, your App Store account is not charged by Apple during the free trial. Welcome to Pipe Trades Pro for iPhone, a game-changing tool for professionals in the pipe trades industry. This application is expertly designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pipefitters, steamfitters, sprinklerfitters, and welders. From complex calculations to extensive pipe data, Pipe Trades Pro is your go-to solution for a streamlined work process. ----- ADVANCED CALCULATION CAPABILITIES ----- • Tackle complex measurements like cut lengths, take-outs, and odd-degree fittings easily • Navigate through right angles, offsets, and intricate rolling offsets confidently • Utilize tools for determining pipe areas, fill weights, and unit conversions • Efficiently manage parallel pipe cutbacks with accurate alignment and spacing • Incorporate feet-inch-fractions and trigonometry for precise measurement adjustments ----- FLUID DYNAMICS AND PRESSURE ANALYSIS ----- • Accurately compute flow rates, velocity, force, and volumes for diverse fluid types • Assess pressure loss effectively across any pipe size, type, or distance • Make informed decisions based on dynamic fluid properties and behaviors • Optimize piping systems for maximum flow efficiency and safety ----- COMPREHENSIVE PIPE DATA ACCESS ----- • Access vital information for pipes up to 42 inches, including diameters and wall thickness • Select from materials like steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminum, etc. • Quickly reference internal area and filled weight per foot for different pipe types • Make informed choices with extensive material and dimension options ----- USER-CENTRIC INTERFACE DESIGN ----- • Experience a streamlined, intuitive interface designed for quick and easy navigation • Access key features with minimal taps, saving time and enhancing user experience • Benefit from an interface that optimizes the iPhone’s screen space and usability • Enjoy a clutter-free, visually appealing layout for stress-free operation • Adapt quickly with an interface designed for both new and experienced users ----- OFFLINE FUNCTIONALITY AND SUPPORT ----- • Utilize full app capabilities without an internet connection, perfect for on-site tasks • Access all data and features offline, ensuring uninterrupted productivity • Rely on consistent app performance in remote or internet-challenged locations • Receive dedicated customer support for any queries or technical issues Pipe Trades Pro for iPhone is not just an application; it's a comprehensive tool transforming how pipe trade professionals work. It combines advanced technology, user-friendly design, and practical features to create a smoother, more efficient workflow. Embrace the future of pipe layout and design with Pipe Trades Pro, where accuracy meets efficiency. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Your Free Trial period is free of charge. Subscriptions offered will automatically renew at the end of the chosen period. Payment will be charged to your Apple account upon purchase confirmation. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off or the subscription is canceled in settings at least one day (24 hours) before the subscription period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple account Settings > Subscriptions. LEGAL Pipe Trades Pro is a trademark of Calculated Industries, Inc. Copyright 2025

Screenshots

Piping Offset Calculator4 screens
Pipe Trades Pro Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pipe Trades Pro Calc at Free against Piping Offset Calculator's $4.99. Pipe Trades Pro Calc also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 15). Piping Offset Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (75% vs 43%). On update cadence, ads, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pipe Trades Pro Calc is free to download; Piping Offset Calculator costs $4.99 up front. Pipe Trades Pro Calc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Piping Offset Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pipe Trades Pro Calc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pipe Trades Pro Calc has 4.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Piping Offset Calculator's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pipe Trades Pro Calc's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piping Offset Calculator ships an update every 6 months, Pipe Trades Pro Calc every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Piping Offset Calculator versus Pipe Trades Pro Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiping Offset CalculatorPipe Trades Pro Calc
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (15 ratings)4.8 (4.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better42.6% of reviews
Number of ratings154.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#182#171 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJean-Paul LanauxCalculated Industries

Customer experience

Piping Offset Calculator

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Pipe Trades Pro Calc

All ratings4,379 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative46.3%

Bugs and requests

Piping Offset Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pipe Trades Pro Calc

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or stops working after updates
  • Calculation errors with fractions
  • Issues with reinstalling or transferring purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to use app without subscription
  • Support for larger pipe sizes
  • Add a back/undo button
  • Rotate screen orientation

In-app purchases

None

Piping Offset Calculator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pipe Trades Pro Calc

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Full Access14 Days trial3 variants$4.991 Month
  • 1 Year Full Access14 Days trial3 variants$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Piping Offset Calculator free?
Piping Offset Calculator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pipe Trades Pro Calc free?
Pipe Trades Pro Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Piping Offset Calculator or Pipe Trades Pro Calc?
Pipe Trades Pro Calc is rated higher. Piping Offset Calculator averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Pipe Trades Pro Calc averages 4.8 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Piping Offset Calculator or Pipe Trades Pro Calc have ads?
Neither Piping Offset Calculator nor Pipe Trades Pro Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piping Offset Calculator or Pipe Trades Pro Calc?
Piping Offset Calculator ships an update every 6 months, and Pipe Trades Pro Calc every 7 months. Most recently, Piping Offset Calculator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pipe Trades Pro Calc on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Piping Offset Calculator or Pipe Trades Pro Calc?
Piping Offset Calculator currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and Pipe Trades Pro Calc at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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