Comparison

Pipe Calc Elite vs PipefitterAssistant

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pipe Calc Elite

An advanced calculator for pipe trade professionals, offering quick access to pipe data, dimensions, and complex calculation solutions. It handles fractions and unit conversions, making it an essential tool for plumbers and fabricators on the job site.

Highlights
  • Pipe data and dimensions
  • Pressure loss calculations
  • Offset and cutback calculations
  • Fraction and unit conversions
  • 7 pipe material options
  • Detailed pipe data lookup
Features
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Pipe Calc Elite is the pipe trades calculator for pipefitters, plumbers, steamfitters, welders and sprinkler fitters. Solve simple and rolling offsets, take-outs and cut lengths in feet, inches and fractions, look up pipe data for seven materials, and work out pressure loss through pipe, valves and fittings. One purchase. No subscription, no ads, no account, and no data collected. Everything, including the full user's manual, works with no signal on the job site. On the App Store since 2013. OFFSETS AND FITTINGS • Simple and rolling offsets: offset, run, travel, roll and advance • Take-out and cut length for butt-weld long and short radius, field-cut, and threaded Class 150, 300, 3000 and 6000 elbows • Thread make-up by pipe size, or enter your own • Welder's gap, cutbacks, arc lengths and odd-angle fittings • Enter your own take-out when your fittings differ from the standard • When the fittings are longer than the centerline allows, the cut length shows how much you are short • Slope, grade, drop per foot and fitting angle PIPE DATA • Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminum, Brass, PVC and Copper, 1/8" to 42", with dimensions per ASME B36.10 and B36.19 and the ASTM copper and PVC standards • Schedules 10 to 160, Standard, Extra Strong and Double Extra Strong; stainless 5S to 160S; PVC Schedule 40, 80, 120 and SDR 21 to 41; copper Type K, L, M, DWV, Medical and ACR • Inside and outside diameter, wall thickness, internal area, volume per foot, and dry and filled weight per foot, with a cross-section drawing • Filled weight for water or any fluid density you set FLOW AND PRESSURE LOSS • Pressure loss by flow rate or velocity, per foot or over a run • Darcy-Weisbach with Colebrook-White friction • Ten valves and fittings, with loss coefficients from the ASHRAE Handbook by size and by threaded or welded joint • Water temperature from 32 to 212°F sets the viscosity • Answers in psi, psf, feet of head, inches of mercury, kPa and bar, with the Reynolds number and friction factor used • Flow, velocity, force, pressure and area solved from each other CALCULATOR AND CONVERSIONS • Add, subtract, multiply and divide feet, inches and fractions, down to 1/64, with meters and millimeters mixed in • Areas and volumes carry their units: 5 in x 5 in is 25 square inches • Conversions for length, area, volume, weight, flow, velocity, pressure, force and temperature • Sine, cosine, tangent and their inverses, degrees-minutes-seconds, powers and roots, and percent • Store values and recall them later, even after the app is closed The full user's manual, with worked examples, is built in: hold Offset, Convert or any other function key to open it at that key's section. Technical support is free. If you have questions, suggestions for improving this app, or find a bug, please email us at techsupport@cyberprodigy.com and we will respond as soon as possible. Pipe Calc Elite™ is not associated with Pipe Trades Pro™ and Cyberprodigy LLC is not affiliated with Calculated Industries, Inc.

About

PipefitterAssistant

Features
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Pipefitter Assistant is a calculation tool designed for pipe construction workers, accurately solving various pipe calculation challenges on construction sites. 【Core Calculation Features】 Rotated Elbow Calculation Calculate the spatial rotation angle and intermediate straight pipe length of double elbows, support custom elbow radius and offset values, with real-time calculation results and validity prompts. Shrimp Bend Cutting Calculation Intelligently calculate cutting angles, developed lengths, and cutting points for shrimp bends, support custom segment counts and bend angles, providing detailed cutting data lists. Tee Fitting Calculation Quickly calculate developed dimensions and cutting parameters for tee fittings, support multiple tee types, generating accurate cutting data. S-Bend Offset Calculation Precisely calculate geometric parameters for S-bend pipe offsets, including offset distance, bend radius, and pipe segment lengths, ensuring accurate pipe routing. 3D Spatial Pipe Handle complex 3D spatial pipe path calculations, support multi-point coordinate input, automatic optimal pipe routing planning. 【Smart Auxiliary Tools】 Camera Measurement Use phone camera to quickly measure pipe dimensions, intelligently identify pipe contours, automatically calculate diameter, length, and other parameters. Voice Input Support voice input for various parameters, hands-free operation, improving input efficiency on construction sites. Knowledge Base Built-in rich pipe construction knowledge, covering pipe standards, construction specifications, and common problem solutions. 【Data Management】 Project Management Create and manage multiple pipe projects, categorize and save calculation records for different projects, convenient for review and comparison. History Records Automatically save all calculation history, support quick review and reuse, improving work efficiency. Reference Manual Provide quick reference for common pipe parameters, including standard diameters, wall thicknesses, and materials. 【Visual Display】 3D Model Preview Calculation results displayed as intuitive 3D models, clearly presenting spatial pipe relationships and key dimensions. Developed Drawing Automatically generate pipe fitting developed drawings, with detailed cutting dimensions marked, directly usable for on-site construction guidance. 【Disclaimer】 All calculation results are for reference only. Please verify and validate with actual site conditions and engineering specifications before actual construction. This tool assumes no responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of calculation results. Whether you are a pipe construction worker, pipe designer, or pipe maintenance technician, Pipe Assistant helps you quickly complete complex calculations, improving construction quality and efficiency.

Screenshots

Pipe Calc Elite4 screens
PipefitterAssistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PipefitterAssistant at $2.99 against Pipe Calc Elite's $19.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Pipe Calc Elite costs $19.99 and PipefitterAssistant $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pipe Calc Elite versus PipefitterAssistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipe Calc ElitePipefitterAssistant
Price$19.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (173 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings173 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyberprodigy LLC小燕 陈

In-app purchases

None

Pipe Calc Elite

No in-app purchases

None

PipefitterAssistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipe Calc Elite free?
Pipe Calc Elite costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PipefitterAssistant free?
PipefitterAssistant costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pipe Calc Elite or PipefitterAssistant have ads?
Neither Pipe Calc Elite nor PipefitterAssistant shows ads.

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