Army Engineer Guide vs API Pipe Properties
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Army Engineer Guide
This app provides essential engineering tools and references for military engineers. It offers unit converters, construction calculators, and planning resources designed for offline use in the field. Access field manuals and helpful links without ads or subscriptions.
- Unit Converters (Metric/US/Military)
- Construction Calculators (Concrete, Lumber, Excavation, Sandbag)
- Range Finder
- Customizable Packing Lists
- Field Notes Journal
- Offline Access to Field References
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Army Engineer Guide, first published in 2012, totally rebuilt and deployed for 2025 by our New School Army project. Army Engineer tools & reference, no ads, no subscriptions, no accounts and log ins, no data collection, just straight gas to get your Essayons On. ESSENTIAL ENGINEERING TOOLS: Unit Converters - Convert between metric and U.S. units for distance, weight, volume, temperature, area, pressure, and speed. Includes specialized military-specific conversions to support field operations. CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT: Concrete Calculator - Calculate concrete volume, bags, and weight for construction projects with precision. Support for rectangular, circular, and L-shaped designs. Lumber & Nails Calculator - Estimate materials needed for wooden structures. Plan efficiently and eliminate waste. Excavation Calculator - Calculate soil volume and equipment requirements for field fortifications and defensive positions. Sandbag Calculator - Sums up the number of sandbags needed to construct a sandbag wall and estimates the time required based on number of people and speed to fill a sandbag. Individual PLANNING: Range Finder - Visualize distances and ranges on tactical maps. Perfect for developing range estimation skills and planning defensive positions. Packing List - Create, customize and share detailed packing lists for engineering missions. Ensure your team has the right equipment every time. Journal - Document lessons learned and keep field notes organized in one secure location. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Field References - Quick access to FM 3-34 and other essential engineering references. Helpful Links - Curated web links for Engineers (schoolhouse, Army engineer Association and so on...). FEATURES THAT MATTER: - Zero cloud dependency - your data stays on your device - No account required - download and start immediately - Built-in sharing for calculations and plans - Designed for offline use in the field Perfect for Combat Engineers, Construction Engineers, and Engineer Leaders who need reliable, offline access to technical calculators and planning tools.
API Pipe Properties
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API Pipe Properties is your compact engineering assistant for drilling operations. Access essential specs and calculations based on API pipe grades. Features: β’ API Pipe Grade Viewer View pipe specs: β- Minimum Ultimate Tensile (psi) β- Yield Stress (psi) β- Minimum Elongation (%) β’ Tension & Collapse Load Limits Calculate tensile yield, collapse & burst pressure Based on OD, wall thickness, and grade β’ Drill Collar Sag Calculator Compute sag using Lubinskiβs method Input: weight, OD, length, inclination β’ Pipe Stretch Calculator Estimate axial elongation under load Input: load, pipe specs Built for field engineers. Fast, simple, and reliable. Have a safe hitch!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Army Engineer Guide at every 3 months against API Pipe Properties's every 39 months. Army Engineer Guide also leads on chart position (#199 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Army Engineer Guide costs $0.99 and API Pipe Properties $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Army Engineer Guide ships an update every 3 months, API Pipe Properties every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Army Engineer Guide | API Pipe Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 β better | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months β better | Every 39 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Best chart rank | #199 β better | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polemics Applications LLC | zhandos uakanov |
In-app purchases
Army Engineer Guide
No in-app purchases
API Pipe Properties
No in-app purchases
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