# Pipe Support Calculator vs Pipefitter_Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Pipefitter_Pro at 3.0 against Pipe Support Calculator's 2.5. Pipe Support Calculator's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $10.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 47 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Pipe Support Calculator costs $3.99 and Pipefitter_Pro $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pipefitter_Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Pipe Support Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Pipefitter_Pro every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe Support Calculator | Pipefitter_Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-support-calculator/id521694054/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipefitter-pro/id6444051340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 47 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | #198 |
| Size | 15 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LMF.Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/493762237) | [Tomasz Szymanski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043963851) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe Support Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-support-calculator/id521694054)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps pipefitters, welders, and fabricators quickly calculate ordinates for custom pipe cuts. It supports fraction and metric inputs, conversions, and various fitting types. Generate multiple ordinate lines for precise pipe support calculations.

**Highlights:** Calculate 8 to 128 ordinates, Input values as fractions, Input metric measurements, Convert Imperial to Metric, Calculate various radius fittings, Support for concentric and eccentric pipe supports

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pipefitter_Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipefitter-pro/id6444051340)

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

This app is a pipe calculation tool that helps determine offsets, angles, and pipe segments. It offers a visual representation of angles and a slider for quick offset dimensioning, with dynamic angle updates. Future updates aim to include 3D angle calculations.

**Highlights:** Calculate pipe offsets, Determine angles, Calculate pipe segments, Visual angle representation, Slider for offset dimensioning, Dynamic angle updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe Support Calculator free?

Pipe Support Calculator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pipefitter_Pro free?

Pipefitter_Pro costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pipe Support Calculator or Pipefitter_Pro?

Pipefitter_Pro is rated higher. Pipe Support Calculator averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pipefitter_Pro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pipe Support Calculator or Pipefitter_Pro have ads?

Neither Pipe Support Calculator nor Pipefitter_Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pipe Support Calculator or Pipefitter_Pro?

Pipe Support Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and Pipefitter_Pro every 47 months. Most recently, Pipe Support Calculator was updated on October 9, 2026 and Pipefitter_Pro on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pipe Support Calculator or Pipefitter_Pro?

Pipe Support Calculator currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and Pipefitter_Pro at #198. 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.*