Comparison

Layout Calc Pro vs Fastep

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

Head to head
About

Layout Calc Pro

Features
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【App Description】 Layout Calc Pro is a cloud-based intelligent calculation platform designed for riveters, pipe fitters, sheet metal workers, HVAC specialists, insulation workers, and pressure vessel assembly technicians. It deeply integrates expert experience with a powerful calculation engine (built-in professional engineering calculator supporting trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions), revolutionizing traditional manual layout calculations and drawings. 【Core Value】 1.Instant Precision Calculation: Input parameters and instantly get complex component unfoldings. 2.Efficiency Boost: Eliminate manual calculations and templates, greatly reducing cutting and prefabrication time, focusing on assembly and inspection. 3.Accuracy Assurance: Reliable calculation results reduce rework, scrap, and corrections. 4.Cloud Convenience: Access anytime, anywhere, with clear results and one-click export to DXF/CAD files, ready for CNC cutting. 5.After-Sales Support: 24/7 online support and video tutorials help you get started easily and quickly improve your skills. 【Application Scenarios】 1.Piping Projects: Accurate unfolding and cutting of elbows, tees, reducers, risers, supports, and other components. 2.Pressure Vessels & Boilers: Petal heads, cones, nozzle layouts, cylinder openings, reinforcement rings, and saddle plates. 3.Sheet Metal & HVAC: Duct fittings, hoppers, casings, round-to-square transitions, and custom-shaped components for insulation projects. 4.Steel Structures & Welding: Complex node plates, steel angle cuts, stair treads, and non-standard container shells. 5.Cable Trays: Rapid calculation of horizontal bends, vertical bends, tees, and reducers.

About

Fastep

Features
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Fastep Arabia General Contracting is your go-to platform for premier fabrication, welding, and machining solutions, along with top-tier steel trading since 1996. Our app simplifies the process of accessing expert services with unmatched precision and reliability. Explore our extensive range of solutions, crafted to meet the highest industry standards. Whether you need custom fabrication or high-quality steel products, Fastep ensures seamless collaboration and exceptional results. Join us in achieving excellence in every project. Download the Fastep app now and experience the difference in service and expertise.

Screenshots

Layout Calc Pro4 screens
Fastep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fastep at none against Layout Calc Pro's 7. Layout Calc Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Layout Calc Pro sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Fastep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Layout Calc Pro ships an update weekly, Fastep every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Layout Calc Pro versus Fastep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayout Calc ProFastep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer思源 李glidix technologies llc

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Layout Calc Pro

One-time7
  • Three Day VIP$5.00
  • 1-Year VIP Membership$19.99
  • 2-Year VIP Membership$34.99
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  • 3-Year VIP Membership$44.99
  • 1-Year VIP Membership$55.00
  • 2-Year VIP Membership$104.99
  • 3-Year VIP Membership$154.99
None

Fastep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Layout Calc Pro free?
Layout Calc Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fastep free?
Fastep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Layout Calc Pro or Fastep have ads?
Neither Layout Calc Pro nor Fastep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Layout Calc Pro or Fastep?
Layout Calc Pro ships an update weekly, and Fastep every 3 months. Most recently, Layout Calc Pro was updated on October 8, 2026 and Fastep on October 3, 2026.

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