Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator vs VisualSupport
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator
This utility app simplifies gas pipe sizing by performing calculations based on BTU load, run length, and gas type. It eliminates the need for manual chart and codebook referencing, providing the minimum required pipe size quickly.
- Calculates minimum gas pipe size
- Input BTU load
- Input longest run length
- Select gas type (LP or Natural)
- Designed for low pressure (0.5psi)
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Tired of looking at charts and fumbling around in codebooks in order to size gas pipe? This pipe sizing calculator takes all of that work and hassle out of the equation by calculating it for you, based on the total BTU load, length of the longest run, and type of gas. Simply enter the values, select your gas type (LP or Natural) and hit calculate. The minimum size gas pipe needed will be outputted, so you can continue on with your day. Designed for low pressure, 0.5psi
VisualSupport
This app allows customers to stream live HD video of their issues to support representatives. It helps eliminate the need for lengthy explanations and improves problem resolution. Support can be accessed from any location with an internet connection.
- Real-time HD video streaming
- Screen capture for analysis
- On-screen drawing for clear communication
- Easy 6-digit connection code
- Remote support from any location
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Rsupport’s ‘VisualSupport – RemoteCall’ solution utilizes the customer’s mobile device camera to stream HD video of the issue(s) they’re experiencing in real-time. By using Rsupport’s ‘VisualSupport – RemoteCall’ solution, support representatives are able to see exactly what the customer is experiencing and eliminate the need for customers to narrate their issues. Additionally, customers are able to stream and receive support from virtually any location through a Wi-Fi, 3G, or LTE connection. •Improve First Call Resolution •Reduce Time to Resolution •Increase Overall Satisfaction [Key Features] 1.Real-time Video Streaming - Support representatives are able to see exactly the issues the customer is experiencing through a real-time video stream. 2.Screen Capture - Analyze issues more effectively by taking a screenshot of what the customer is streaming. 3.On-screen Drawing - Mark important areas for the customer to see to communicate certain points more clearly. 4.Easy to Connect - All the customer needs to do to get connected is input the 6-digit connection code provided by the support representative. [Receiving Video Support - Customers] 1.Download, install, and then launch the VisualSupport application. 2.Enter the 6-digit connection code provided by the support representative, then click ‘OK’. 3.Engage in real-time video support. 4.Close the application once video support session has ended.
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Verdict
Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator and VisualSupport both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of VisualSupport's written reviews are positive against 13% of Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator's. VisualSupport also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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
VisualSupport is free to download; Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator against 4.0 for VisualSupport. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator's written reviews are positive against 100% of VisualSupport's.
Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator ships an update every 13 months, VisualSupport every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator | VisualSupport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 4.0 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Connor Kelley | Rsupport |
Customer experience
Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator
VisualSupport
In-app purchases
Gas Pipe Sizing Calculator
No in-app purchases
VisualSupport
No in-app purchases
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