Conduit Bender Elite vs Wingnut Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Conduit Bender Elite
This app is a specialized calculator for electricians to simplify conduit bending calculations. It offers detailed diagrams and step-by-step guidance for various bend types, helping users save time and focus on installation. Users can customize settings for different conduit sizes and units of measurement.
- Conduit bending calculations
- Diagrams and step-by-step help
- Multiple bend types supported
- Customizable deduct settings
- Inch or centimeter preference
- Digital level (in-app purchase)
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Bend it right the first time. Conduit Bender Elite takes the trig out of offsets, saddles, and segmented 90s — enter your measurements and get exact bend marks and angles in seconds, so your time goes into the pipe, not the math. Electricians have trusted Conduit Bender Elite on the job for over a decade. Every calculator shows your mark placement, bend angles, and shrink at a glance, backed by clear diagrams and step-by-step instructions in the language of the trade. BEND CALCULATORS • Offset (Far Bend Critical) • Offset (Near Bend Critical) • Rolling Offset (Far Bend Critical) • Rolling Offset (Near Bend Critical) • Three Bend Saddle • Four Bend Saddle • 90° Stub-Up • Kicked 90° • Segmented 90° • Back-to-Back 90s • Parallel runs — keep multiple conduits tracking together through a bend • Rectangle Obstruction • Square Obstruction • Round Obstruction BUILT FOR THE JOBSITE • Enter your measurements, get your marks — results update instantly • Diagrams and step-by-step help for every calculator • Works completely offline — no signal, no ads, no subscription • Inches or centimeters, switchable in Preferences • Custom deduct / take-up settings for ½" through 4" conduit (16–103 mm) • Available in 8 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese DIGITAL LEVEL (optional in-app purchase) Bend to the beep. Open the level from any calculator and it loads your target bend angle automatically — watch the live readout on the pipe and get an audible beep the moment you hit the angle. Multi-angle bends like kicks and saddles step through each target angle with one tap. WHO IT'S FOR Journeyman and apprentice electricians, industrial maintenance techs, and anyone who bends conduit. QUESTIONS OR IDEAS? We read every message: techsupport@cyberprodigy.com. Many of this app's features started as suggestions from electricians in the field.
Wingnut Connect
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Wingnut Connect allows you to connect to your Wingnut data collector over a local network to view the live input data of you mechanical system. Wingnut Connect will scan your local network for Wingnut data collection devices so that you choose which Wingnut you'd like to connect to. Alternatively you may manually enter the serial number on the back of your Wingnut t connect immediately. Once connected, you'll be able to see a live data stream of the sensor inputs from your Wingnut. Input data will be presented both in raw analog voltages and binary states, as well as calculated temperatures, currents, pressures, and operational states based on the Wingnut's configuration. Wingnut Connect is intended to be used for validating and troubleshooting Wingnut installations in the field while connected to an operating mechanical system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wingnut Connect at Free against Conduit Bender Elite's $8.99. Wingnut Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Conduit Bender Elite's advantage is chart position (#42 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On update cadence, 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
Wingnut Connect is free to download; Conduit Bender Elite costs $8.99 up front. Conduit Bender Elite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wingnut Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Conduit Bender Elite ships an update every 4 months, Wingnut Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Conduit Bender Elite | Wingnut Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #42 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cyberprodigy LLC | Wingnut IoT Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Conduit Bender Elite
Reported bugs
3 issues- Digital level not functioning
- Incorrect offset bend calculations
- App allows invalid input values
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for multiple conduit types
- Provide more bending options (e.g., 10-degree bends)
- Improve bend layout and obstruction calculations
- Allow customization of bender type
Wingnut Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Conduit Bender Elite
- Conduit Bender Elite - Digital Level$1.99
Wingnut Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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