Comparison

RoomPipe vs PlumbCalc Pro

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

Head to head
About

RoomPipe

Features
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The Room Pipe APP uses Apple's latest AI-based RoomPlan technology framework, combined with AR augmented reality technology. By scanning the Room, you can obtain the 3D model of the house structure. At the same time, you can use AR WYSIWYG to efficiently draw the relative position of the house's hidden pipelines and output the 3D model of the room integrated with the pipelines. Features: 1. Customize pipeline attributes, support users to set pipeline types according to water, electricity, gas line , etc., pipeline color, size can also be freely set; 2. Automatically assist in anchoring floors, ceilings, walls and wall intersections, even if there are furniture obstruction, it can also help users anchor floors, ceilings and walls in real time, and quickly draw pipelines on walls, floors and ceilings. 3. The length and nodes of pipeline drawing can be freely adjusted. Before a pipeline is saved and confirmed, it supports undo operation and retreats to last node on the pipeline; 4. During scanning, a 3D model preview thumbnail is generated in real time at the bottom of the screen. It also supports previewing the house structure + pipeline 3D model large picture preview mode. Users can zoom in and pan to view the details of the house and pipelines; 5. Supports the export, saving and sharing of house + pipeline 3D model images. This function requires users to unlock VIP; Note: 1. The APP does not work on devices with no LiDAR sensors; 2. Possible challenges when scanning include open doors and big mirrors, higher-than-standard ceilings, and very dark surfaces; 3. A scanning session should not exceed five minutes. No surprise that the API consumes smartphone resources heavily. Long-time results on the smartphone: overheating and a drained battery; 4、if there are many rooms, do not scan and draw all the rooms at once. The scan can be disassembled into multiple independent rooms and output and save multiple room models; 4. Maximum recommended size is 30 ft. by 30 ft. or 9 m by 9m; 5. Lighting is important. Minimum level is 50 lux;Preliminary preparation of a room is recommended, e.g., use natural light during daytime scanning. Daylight significantly improves quality of output.

About

PlumbCalc Pro

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PlumbCalc Pro is the essential pipe sizing and plumbing calculation tool for plumbers, engineers, and contractors. Perform code-compliant calculations for water supply, drainage, gas pipe, and more — all from your iPhone. 12 PROFESSIONAL CALCULATORS • Water Supply Sizing — Size supply pipes using WSFU/Hunter's Curve per IPC Appendix E • Drainage Pipe Sizing — Calculate drain pipe sizes from DFU values per IPC Table 710.1 • Water Heater Sizing — Tank and tankless sizing with FHR method and BTU/kW calculations • Gas Pipe Sizing — Size gas piping from BTU loads per IFGC Table 402.4 • Friction Loss — Hazen-Williams pressure loss with velocity checks • Drainage Slope — Calculate fall and verify minimum slope compliance • Backflow Prevention — Size backflow assemblies per IPC 608 / UPC 603 • Grease Trap Sizing — PDI-G101 and UPC seat method calculations • Stormwater Drainage — Roof drain and leader sizing per IPC Chapter 11 • Cost Estimator — Material and fitting cost estimates with custom pricing • Code Comparison — Side-by-side IPC vs UPC results • Fixture Reference — Complete WSFU and DFU lookup tables KEY FEATURES • IPC and UPC code support • Imperial and metric unit systems • Voice input for fixture counting • Save calculations by job name and address • PDF report generation with code references • Calculation history with search • Home screen widget • Siri shortcuts • Offline — no internet required • Designed for wet/gloved hands with large touch targets 3 calculators are free. Unlock all 12 with a monthly or yearly subscription. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • PlumbCalc Pro Monthly: $9.99/month • PlumbCalc Pro Yearly: $59.99/year • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase Privacy Policy: https://elly2504.github.io/plumbcalc-legal/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://elly2504.github.io/plumbcalc-legal/terms-of-use.html EULA: https://elly2504.github.io/plumbcalc-legal/eula.html

Screenshots

RoomPipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

RoomPipe and PlumbCalc Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. RoomPipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlumbCalc Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RoomPipe versus PlumbCalc Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoomPipePlumbCalc Pro
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer建云 董Yusuf Can Samiloglu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RoomPipe

One-time1
  • Room Pipe$6.99
2 purchases

PlumbCalc Pro

Subscriptions2
  • PlumbCalc Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PlumbCalc Pro Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is RoomPipe free?
RoomPipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlumbCalc Pro free?
PlumbCalc Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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