Comparison

Piping Engineer's Toolbox vs Branch Pipe Layout

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

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About

Piping Engineer's Toolbox

Features
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Piping Engineer's Toolbox delivers instant, reliable access to comprehensive dimensional, weight, and design data for 72 standard ASME piping components — right at your fingertips. Trusted by engineers and companies worldwide, Piping Engineer's Toolbox has built its reputation on accuracy, consistency, and up-to-date technical data. The app provides detailed specifications aligned with the latest ASME standards, covering Metric, U.S. Customary, and Inch Fraction units across NPS and DN pipe sizes. From pipes and valves to flanges and fittings, Piping Engineer's Toolbox puts everything you need for engineering and field work in one place. Key Features: Extensive ASME specifications, including pipe dimensions (ASME B36.10M/19M-2004), flanges (ASME B16.5-2013), and fittings (ASME B16.9-2007) Full support for welded, threaded, and socket-welded fittings Detailed valve dimensions and weights for gate, globe, butterfly, check, and control valves Non-metallic rings, spiral wound gaskets, and RTJ rings for multiple flange types Complete weight data for pipes, flanges, and valves across various configurations Built for professionals in the piping and engineering industries, Pipedata combines precision, speed, and versatility in one intuitive, easy-to-navigate app. In-App Purchase: Lifetime Premium Privacy Policy: https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-subscription/ Terms & Conditions: https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/

About

Branch Pipe Layout

This tool generates precise flat patterns for various pipe and branch connections, including pipe-to-pipe, pipe-to-cone, and truncated cylinders. It simplifies complex fabrication layouts for engineers and fabricators.

Highlights
  • Flat pattern layouts for pipe intersections
  • Pipe to pipe connections (equal/unequal diameter, offset)
  • Pipe or nozzle to cone intersections
  • Standard shell or pipe layouts
  • Truncated pipes/cylinders (angled, radius)
  • Customizable segment divisions
Features
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The Branch Pipe Layout App is a specialized tool designed for fabricators, piping engineers, and designers involved in developing flat patterns for branch connections in piping systems. It simplifies the process of generating accurate fabrication layouts for intersections between pipes, nozzles, and cones. Key Features and Capabilities: This app helps you create flat pattern layouts for: - Pipe to Pipe Intersections at 90° with equal or unequal diameters, with or without offset. - Pipe or Nozzle to Cone Intersections at 90° or with parallel axes. - Standard Shell or Pipe Layouts with customizable height and diameter inputs. - Pipes or Cylinders Truncated at an Angle (top, bottom, or both sides). - Pipes or Cylinders Truncated with a Radius at the top. The app provides the unfolded (flat) dimensions of the intersecting parts—such as flat plate width and length—and allows layouts to be divided into 12, 24, 36, 48, 96 parts, or a custom number of segments based on user input. Layout Types Included: - Pipe/Shell Layout: Calculates flat layout for cylindrical shells using diameter and height inputs. Supports user-defined part and level divisions. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated at Top: Flat pattern for cylinders cut at an angle at the top. Inputs: diameter, large side height, and small side height. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated Top & Bottom: Layout for pipes cut at an angle on both ends. Inputs include diameter, center height, and both top and bottom side angles. - Pipe/Cylinder Truncated with Radius at Top: For pipes cut with a curved top profile. Inputs: diameter, center height, and radius. - Pipe-to-Pipe Intersection (Equal Diameter, 90°): Layout for equal diameter pipes intersecting at a right angle. Input includes diameters and center distance. - Pipe-to-Pipe Intersection (Unequal Diameter, Offset, 90°): For intersections with different pipe diameters and offset centerlines. Inputs: diameters, center distance, and offset. - Pipe/Nozzle to Cone Intersection (90°): Calculates layout for intersections between cones and pipes/nozzles at right angles. Inputs: cone large/small diameters, cone height, pipe diameter, height from base, and center distance. Pipe/Nozzle to Cone with Parallel Axis: For offset connections between cones and nozzles/pipes with parallel axes. Requires similar inputs as above. Additional Recommendations: For optimal accuracy, it is recommended to use the mean diameter when performing layout calculations. Who Can Benefit: This app is an essential tool for professionals involved in the fabrication of piping spools, pressure vessels, pipelines, and other process equipment. It is particularly useful for: - Piping Engineers - Fabrication & Production Engineers - Pipe Fitters and Layout Fitters - Quality & Costing Engineers - Design & AutoCAD Engineers - Estimators and Draftsmen In app purchase included : Life time Privacy policy : https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-subscription/ Terms and condition :https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/

Screenshots

Piping Engineer's Toolbox4 screens
Branch Pipe Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Branch Pipe Layout at Free against Piping Engineer's Toolbox's $4.99. Branch Pipe Layout also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Piping Engineer's Toolbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Branch Pipe Layout is free to download; Piping Engineer's Toolbox costs $4.99 up front. Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Piping Engineer's Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Piping Engineer's Toolbox versus Branch Pipe Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiping Engineer's ToolboxBranch Pipe Layout
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshvin KevadiyaShital Gorasiya

In-app purchases

None

Piping Engineer's Toolbox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Branch Pipe Layout

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$5.99

Questions

Is Piping Engineer's Toolbox free?
Piping Engineer's Toolbox costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Branch Pipe Layout free?
Branch Pipe Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Piping Engineer's Toolbox or Branch Pipe Layout have ads?
Neither Piping Engineer's Toolbox nor Branch Pipe Layout shows ads.

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