FabricDecoder vs Plumbing Inspector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FabricDecoder
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This App enables fabric identification from UV markings.
Plumbing Inspector
Analyze plumbing installations with a single photo. Get a clear Pass, Fail, or More Information Needed result with plain-language findings and relevant code references. Use it for various residential plumbing components.
- Photo analysis for plumbing installations
- Pass/Fail/More Information Needed results
- Plain-language findings
- IPC code references
- Supports sink drains, traps, fixture connections, water heaters, and exposed pipes
- AI-assisted visual screening
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Plumbing Inspector turns one clear photo into a concise, code-focused review of your plumbing installation. Take a photo or choose one from your library. The app provides: - A clear Pass, Fail, or More Information Needed result - Plain-language findings grounded in what the photo shows - Relevant IPC code references Use it to check visible sink drains, traps, fixture connections, water heaters, exposed pipes, and other residential plumbing installations. Start without creating an account. One successfully completed analysis is included at no charge. A separate paid Premium subscription is required for additional photo analyses and on-device History. Weekly and monthly purchase options are available. Cancel anytime. Plumbing Inspector provides AI-assisted visual screening against IPC and UPC model-code references. It is not a licensed inspection, engineering opinion, permit approval, or guarantee of compliance. Local code adoption is not evaluated. Final interpretation and approval belong to the local Authority Having Jurisdiction and, where appropriate, a licensed professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FabricDecoder at none against Plumbing Inspector's 2. FabricDecoder also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Plumbing Inspector's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Plumbing Inspector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. FabricDecoder asks for nothing beyond the download.
FabricDecoder ships an update every 6 weeks, Plumbing Inspector fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FabricDecoder | Plumbing Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pyxeda, Inc | Angry Deli LLC |
In-app purchases
FabricDecoder
No in-app purchases
Plumbing Inspector
- Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
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