# Pipe N Wire vs Derated

The clearest difference is rating: Derated at 4.9 against Pipe N Wire's 3.5. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Pipe N Wire costs $1.99 and Derated $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Derated holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe N Wire | Derated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-n-wire/id514484008/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derated-conduit-fill/id6468839409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#194** |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Alcala](https://appshunter.io/developer/339407925) | [Bret Hardman](https://appshunter.io/developer/788803580) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe N Wire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-n-wire/id514484008)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Derated

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derated-conduit-fill/id6468839409)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app simplifies complex electrical calculations for electricians. It allows real-time calculation of conduit fill and wire ampacity derating, adhering to NEC guidelines. Results are accurate and easily shareable for collaboration or client communication.

**Highlights:** Real-time conduit fill calculation, Simultaneous wire ampacity derating, Adheres to NEC guidelines, Uses NEC Chapter 9, Table 4 & 5 data, Easy wire set setup, Shareable calculation results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe N Wire free?

Pipe N Wire costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Derated free?

Derated costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pipe N Wire or Derated?

Derated is rated higher. Pipe N Wire averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Derated averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Pipe N Wire or Derated have ads?

Neither Pipe N Wire nor Derated shows ads.

### Which is more popular, Pipe N Wire or Derated?

Pipe N Wire currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and Derated at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*