Comparison

Lateral Pipe Calculator vs Branch Pipe Layout

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

Head to head
About

Lateral Pipe Calculator

This tool assists pipefitters, welders, and fabricators with complex piping calculations for fishmouth and lateral connections. It provides outputs in both imperial and metric units, as fractions or decimals, and supports various ordinate line calculations for template creation.

Highlights
  • Imperial or Metric calculations
  • Fractional and Decimal outputs
  • 8, 16, 32, or 64 Ordinate lines
  • Concentric and Eccentric fit up
  • Saddle In and Saddle on fit up
Features
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The Lateral Pipe Calculator is designed for Pipefitter/ welders/fabricators to eliminate the time it takes to calculate Advanced piping calculations for "Fishmouth and Lateral" Connections. Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/PipefitterCalculator - Imperial or Metric calculations - Outputs values as fractions - Outputs values as Decimal - Choose to calculate 8, 16, 32, or 64 Ordinate lines for making templates - Calculate Concentric and Eccentric fit up - Values for Saddle In and Saddle on fit up - Calculates up to 64 ordinate lines for large pipe - Straight up awesome tool. Message me using the Feedback screen inside the app if you have any questions on how to use the ordinate values generated. I will be more than happy to help. Find Me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/PipeCalculator Your feedback is always welcome on this app, as we are always improving its functionality. if for any reason your device has an issue on install or functionality please let us know. We will fix it. We want everyone to be able to utilize this tool at work to improve their productivity and value as a pipefitter/Fabricator. http://www.pipefittercalculator.com/lmf/contact Contact us either by: Phone: 207-200-1556 Text: 207-200-1556 email:easypipefitter@gmail.com Web: www.pipefittercalculator.com (our webpage has a comment form. Enter your info and comments there as well as request to receive updates on existing and new products to improve your workflow) We have unveiled out referral program. Click the link to read more about it. http://www.pipefittercalculator.com/referral.php Please note we make no claim or responsibility in the values generated and the user takes sole responsibility when using this application. Thank you.

About

Branch Pipe Layout

This tool generates precise flat patterns for various pipe and branch connections, including pipe-to-pipe, pipe-to-cone, and truncated cylinders. It simplifies complex fabrication layouts for engineers and fabricators.

Highlights
  • Flat pattern layouts for pipe intersections
  • Pipe to pipe connections (equal/unequal diameter, offset)
  • Pipe or nozzle to cone intersections
  • Standard shell or pipe layouts
  • Truncated pipes/cylinders (angled, radius)
  • Customizable segment divisions
Features
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The Branch Pipe Layout App is a specialized tool designed for fabricators, piping engineers, and designers involved in developing flat patterns for branch connections in piping systems. It simplifies the process of generating accurate fabrication layouts for intersections between pipes, nozzles, and cones. Key Features and Capabilities: This app helps you create flat pattern layouts for: - Pipe to Pipe Intersections at 90° with equal or unequal diameters, with or without offset. - Pipe or Nozzle to Cone Intersections at 90° or with parallel axes. - Standard Shell or Pipe Layouts with customizable height and diameter inputs. - Pipes or Cylinders Truncated at an Angle (top, bottom, or both sides). - Pipes or Cylinders Truncated with a Radius at the top. The app provides the unfolded (flat) dimensions of the intersecting parts—such as flat plate width and length—and allows layouts to be divided into 12, 24, 36, 48, 96 parts, or a custom number of segments based on user input. Layout Types Included: - Pipe/Shell Layout: Calculates flat layout for cylindrical shells using diameter and height inputs. Supports user-defined part and level divisions. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated at Top: Flat pattern for cylinders cut at an angle at the top. Inputs: diameter, large side height, and small side height. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated Top & Bottom: Layout for pipes cut at an angle on both ends. Inputs include diameter, center height, and both top and bottom side angles. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated with Radius at Top: For pipes cut with a curved top profile. Inputs: diameter, center height, and radius. - Pipe-to-Pipe Intersection (Equal Diameter, 90°): Layout for equal diameter pipes intersecting at a right angle. Input includes diameters and center distance. - Pipe-to-Pipe Intersection (Unequal Diameter, Offset, 90°): For intersections with different pipe diameters and offset centerlines. Inputs: diameters, center distance, and offset. - Pipe/Nozzle to Cone Intersection (90°): Calculates layout for intersections between cones and pipes/nozzles at right angles. Inputs: cone large/small diameters, cone height, pipe diameter, height from base, and center distance. Pipe/Nozzle to Cone with Parallel Axis: For offset connections between cones and nozzles/pipes with parallel axes. Requires similar inputs as above. Additional Recommendations: For optimal accuracy, it is recommended to use the mean diameter when performing layout calculations. Who Can Benefit: This app is an essential tool for professionals involved in the fabrication of piping spools, pressure vessels, pipelines, and other process equipment. It is particularly useful for: - Piping Engineers - Fabrication & Production Engineers - Pipe Fitters and Layout Fitters - Quality & Costing Engineers - Design & AutoCAD Engineers - Estimators and Draftsmen In app purchase included : Life time Privacy policy : https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-subscription/ Terms and condition :https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/

Screenshots

Lateral Pipe Calculator4 screens
Branch Pipe Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lateral Pipe Calculator at 75% against Branch Pipe Layout's 0%. Lateral Pipe Calculator also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Branch Pipe Layout's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads 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

Branch Pipe Layout is free to download; Lateral Pipe Calculator costs $4.99 up front. Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lateral Pipe Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lateral Pipe Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Lateral Pipe Calculator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Branch Pipe Layout's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lateral Pipe Calculator versus Branch Pipe Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLateral Pipe CalculatorBranch Pipe Layout
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLMF.ServicesShital Gorasiya

Customer experience

Lateral Pipe Calculator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Branch Pipe Layout

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lateral Pipe Calculator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Branch Pipe Layout

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$5.99

Questions

Is Lateral Pipe Calculator free?
Lateral Pipe Calculator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Branch Pipe Layout free?
Branch Pipe Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lateral Pipe Calculator or Branch Pipe Layout?
Lateral Pipe Calculator is rated higher. Lateral Pipe Calculator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Branch Pipe Layout averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Lateral Pipe Calculator or Branch Pipe Layout have ads?
Neither Lateral Pipe Calculator nor Branch Pipe Layout shows ads.

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