Comparison

Pipe N Wire vs Lutron Vive

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

Head to head
About

Pipe N Wire

This tool helps electricians quickly calculate the correct conduit size based on wire types, gauges, and desired fill percentages, adhering to NEC standards. It offers a streamlined interface for field use and planning, with options to save calculations and override recommendations.

Highlights
  • Conduit fill calculations
  • Supports all standard wire types
  • Smart conduit selector
  • Save and load calculations
  • Override recommendations
  • Remembers last setup
Features
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From the creator of iBend Pipe — trusted by pros for over a decade. PipeNWire is your fast, reliable, and NEC-compliant conduit fill calculator, rebuilt from the ground up for today’s electricians. Whether you’re in the field or planning ahead, PipeNWire makes it easy to determine the right conduit size based on your selected wires, pipe material, and desired fill percentage. Accurate. Intuitive. Built for the trade. FEATURES: • Conduit Fill Calculations Made Easy Choose your conduit material (EMT, IMC, etc.), select wire types and gauges, and pick your target fill percentage (e.g., 40%, 53%). PipeNWire instantly shows the smallest compliant conduit size based on NEC tables. • Supports All Standard Wire Types THHN, XHHW, RHH, and more—each with available gauges and accurate area values. We’ve preloaded everything you need. • Smart Conduit Selector Quickly scroll through available conduit sizes. PipeNWire centers on the first size that meets your fill criteria and lets you explore other options easily. • Save & Load Calculations Save your work with a custom name and reopen calculations later. • Override the Recommendation Need to upsize for future pull capacity or job specs? You’re in control—select any size and still see detailed fill data. • Remembers Your Last Setup PipeNWire remembers your most recent selections so you can pick up right where you left off. Why PipeNWire? • Built specifically for electricians by the developer of the widely-used iBend Pipe app • Lightning-fast interface with no fluff—just what you need • Code-aware logic based on National Electrical Code tables • Made for real-world use: at the job site, in the truck, or during planning Whether you’re sizing EMT for a quick pull or planning a complex wire run, PipeNWire takes the guesswork out of conduit sizing and helps you work with confidence. Download PipeNWire today and streamline your workflow with the conduit fill calculator made for pros.

About

Lutron Vive

This app allows users to program and control Lutron Vive lighting systems. Programmers can manage projects, collaborate, and handoff to customers, while building managers can control lights, automate events, and adjust energy settings.

Highlights
  • Program lighting control systems
  • Manage Vive projects
  • Invite collaborators to projects
  • Handoff projects to customers
  • Control lights remotely
  • Create automated lighting events
  • Adjust energy saving features
Features
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Program and control your Lutron Vive lighting control system using this app. As a programmer, manage all your Vive projects in one place, invite other programmers to a project, and handoff to your customer to activate an extended warranty. As a building manager, easily control lights, create automated lighting events, and adjust energy saving features to suit your needs.

Screenshots

Pipe N Wire4 screens
Lutron Vive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pipe N Wire at 45% against Lutron Vive's 0%. Pipe N Wire also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). Lutron Vive's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

Lutron Vive is free to download; Pipe N Wire costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pipe N Wire holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Pipe N Wire's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lutron Vive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipe N Wire ships an update every 15 months, Lutron Vive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Pipe N Wire versus Lutron Vive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipe N WireLutron Vive
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (11 ratings) — better3.0 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancisco AlcalaLutron Electronics co., Inc.

Customer experience

Pipe N Wire

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%

Lutron Vive

All ratings26 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pipe N Wire

No in-app purchases

None

Lutron Vive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipe N Wire free?
Pipe N Wire costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lutron Vive free?
Lutron Vive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pipe N Wire or Lutron Vive?
Pipe N Wire is rated higher. Pipe N Wire averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Lutron Vive averages 3.0 from 26 ratings.
Do Pipe N Wire or Lutron Vive have ads?
Neither Pipe N Wire nor Lutron Vive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipe N Wire or Lutron Vive?
Pipe N Wire ships an update every 15 months, and Lutron Vive every 2 months. Most recently, Pipe N Wire was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lutron Vive on October 22, 2026.

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