# Pipe Support Calculator vs Branch Pipe Layout

Pipe Support Calculator and Branch Pipe Layout both sit at 2.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Pipe Support Calculator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Branch Pipe Layout's. Pipe Support Calculator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). Branch Pipe Layout's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Branch Pipe Layout is free to download; Pipe Support Calculator costs $3.99 up front. Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pipe Support Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for Pipe Support Calculator against 2.5 for Branch Pipe Layout. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Pipe Support Calculator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Branch Pipe Layout's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe Support Calculator | Branch Pipe Layout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-support-calculator/id521694054/reviews) | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branch-pipe-layout/id6747074288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LMF.Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/493762237) | [Shital Gorasiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737199158) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe Support Calculator

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### Branch Pipe Layout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branch-pipe-layout/id6747074288)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Purchase | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe Support Calculator free?

Pipe Support Calculator costs $3.99, 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, Pipe Support Calculator or Branch Pipe Layout?

Pipe Support Calculator and Branch Pipe Layout are both rated 2.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Pipe Support Calculator or Branch Pipe Layout have ads?

Neither Pipe Support Calculator nor Branch Pipe Layout shows ads.

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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.*