Comparison

Pipe N Wire vs Field Bend

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

Field Bend

This app simplifies conduit bending for electricians and DIYers. It provides automatic calculations and step-by-step instructions for various bend types, ensuring accurate results with minimal effort. Save time and reduce errors on your projects.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple bend types (offsets, saddles, 90°)
  • Automatic bend calculations
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Beginner-friendly interface
  • Works for professionals and DIY users
Features
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Bend pipe perfectly — every time. Whether you’re a seasoned electrician or just getting started, this app makes conduit bending effortless. No prior pipe-bending knowledge required — simply choose a bend type, enter your measurements, and the app calculates your bend marks with clear, step-by-step instructions for a perfect bend every time. Features: - Supports offsets, rolling-offsets, 3-point saddles, 4-point saddles and 90° bends - Automatic calculations take the guesswork out of bending - Intuitive, beginner-friendly instructions anyone can follow - Works for professionals and DIY users alike Save time, reduce errors, and get perfect bends every single time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fieldbend.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Pipe N Wire4 screens
Field Bend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Field Bend at Free against Pipe N Wire's $1.99. Field Bend also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 15 months). Pipe N Wire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Field Bend is free to download; Pipe N Wire costs $1.99 up front. Field Bend sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pipe N Wire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Field Bend holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Field Bend has 320 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Pipe N Wire's written reviews are positive against 25% of Field Bend's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipe N Wire ships an update every 15 months, Field Bend every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Pipe N Wire versus Field Bend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipe N WireField Bend
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (11 ratings)4.7 (320 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11320 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancisco AlcalaChris Remington

Customer experience

Pipe N Wire

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

Field Bend

All ratings306 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative58.3%

In-app purchases

None

Pipe N Wire

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Field Bend

Subscriptions2
  • FieldBend Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • FieldBend Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Job Pack (10 bends)$4.99
  • Standard Job Pack (25 bends)$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
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  • Lifetime Packet$29.99

Questions

Is Pipe N Wire free?
Pipe N Wire costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Field Bend free?
Field Bend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pipe N Wire or Field Bend?
Field Bend is rated higher. Pipe N Wire averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Field Bend averages 4.7 from 320 ratings.
Do Pipe N Wire or Field Bend have ads?
Field Bend shows ads; Pipe N Wire does not.
Which is updated more often, Pipe N Wire or Field Bend?
Pipe N Wire ships an update every 15 months, and Field Bend every 9 days. Most recently, Pipe N Wire was updated on October 29, 2026 and Field Bend on October 28, 2026.

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