Comparison

Layout Calc Pro vs Sheet Metal Master

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Sheet Metal Master

Features
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Sheet Metal Master is an on-device calculation tool for duct fabrication, pipe fitting, and sheet-metal layout. Enter measurable dimensions to preview patterns, define fabrication allowances, save projects, and export DXF files. 15 TASKS • Ductwork: round-to-rectangle, rectangular reducer, 90° round tee, rectangular offset, rectangular miter elbow, and rectangular tee • Pipe and vessel work: oblique round tee, equal-diameter round Y branch, segmented elbow, cone/frustum, oblique-cut pipe, and spherical-head gores • Bending: single bend, double bend, and box bend WORKFLOW • Live result and flat-pattern previews • Welding, riveting, lock-seam, and manual allowances • Save, reopen, and update local projects • Share calculation summaries • Export millimeter-based ASCII R12 DXF files Core calculations run locally on your device. The round Y branch is a field-fit construction. A sphere cannot be flattened without strain, so spherical-head gores are an approximation with a reported boundary-strain value. Always verify material, connection details, and a sample before production cutting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Layout Calc Pro4 screens
Sheet Metal Master3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Layout Calc Pro at weekly against Sheet Metal Master's every 5 months. Layout Calc Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Layout Calc Pro sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sheet Metal Master sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Layout Calc Pro ships an update weekly, Sheet Metal Master every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Layout Calc Pro versus Sheet Metal Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayout Calc ProSheet Metal Master
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer思源 李磊 高

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
1 purchases

Sheet Metal Master

Subscriptions1
  • SheetMetal Master$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Layout Calc Pro free?
Layout Calc Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sheet Metal Master free?
Sheet Metal Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Layout Calc Pro or Sheet Metal Master have ads?
Neither Layout Calc Pro nor Sheet Metal Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Layout Calc Pro or Sheet Metal Master?
Layout Calc Pro ships an update weekly, and Sheet Metal Master every 5 months. Most recently, Layout Calc Pro was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sheet Metal Master on November 5, 2026.

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