Comparison

Pipe Source 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

Pipe Source

Access comprehensive steel pipe specifications and industry conversion calculators. Easily find pipe charts for various sizes and schedules, and quickly convert units like feet to tons and $/ft to $/ton. Connect with industry experts for immediate assistance.

Highlights
  • Imperial and metric pipe charts
  • Wall thickness and weight per foot data
  • Oil Country and Tubular product information
  • Industry conversion calculators
  • Contact industry experts
  • Branch locator
Features
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Pipe Source brought to you by Kelly Pipe is a convenient resource for common steel pipe specifications as well as useful industry conversion calculators! This application includes imperial and metric pipe charts displaying wall thickness and weight per foot for Pipe sizes 1/8” – 52” and Schedules 5- Double Extra Heavy. Similar information is also provided for commonly stocked Oil Country and Tubular products including API drift and Coupling OD for well casing and tubing. Multiple built-in industry related calculators make it easy to convert feet to tons and $/ft to $/ton. The Pipe Source enables users to readily contact industry experts at a nearby Kelly Pipe branch to get immediate answers to their questions. With over 100 years in the business, an expert knowledgeable staff, Kelly Pipe is the Ultimate Source for Carbon Steel Pipe and Oil Country Tubular Goods!

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

Pipe Source4 screens
Branch Pipe Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pipe Source at 4.0 against Branch Pipe Layout's 2.5. Pipe Source also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pipe Source asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pipe Source holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pipe Source versus Branch Pipe Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipe SourceBranch Pipe Layout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKelly Pipe Co. LLCShital Gorasiya

Customer experience

Pipe Source

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Pipe Source

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Branch Pipe Layout

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$5.99

Questions

Is Pipe Source free?
Pipe Source is free to download, 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 Source or Branch Pipe Layout?
Pipe Source is rated higher. Pipe Source averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Branch Pipe Layout averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Pipe Source or Branch Pipe Layout have ads?
Neither Pipe Source nor Branch Pipe Layout shows ads.

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