Comparison

Flat Pattern Cone Calculators 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

Flat Pattern Cone Calculators

This tool simplifies the creation of accurate flat patterns for various cone types, essential for engineering and fabrication. It allows for easy export to CAD software for laser or CNC cutting, eliminating manual calculations.

Highlights
  • Calculate flat layouts for different cone types
  • Save patterns as DXF files
  • Export to CAD software
  • DXF file for laser/CNC cutting
  • Simplify cone development
Features
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Flat Pattern Cone Calculator is a powerful tool designed to simplify the creation of cone developments for various applications. Whether you're working with a full cone, half cone, truncated cone, frustum, concentric, or eccentric cone, this app helps you calculate accurate flat patterns with ease. Cones are essential components in ventilation systems, piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and tanks. This app is ideal for engineers, technicians, and students working with sheet metal or other flat materials. Key Features: - Calculate flat layouts for different types of cones - Save straight and truncated cone patterns as DXF files - Seamlessly export to CAD software such as AutoCAD, DWG FastView, SchemataCAD, or AutoDWG DWGSee - Use the DXF file for laser or CNC cutting Skip the manual calculations—create precise cone layouts ready for cutting and assembly in just a few taps. In app purchase included : In-app purchase Details: Weekly Subscription Monthly Subscription Yearly Subscription Lifetime Subscription Privacy Policy : https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use : https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/terms-of-use

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

Flat Pattern Cone Calculators4 screens
Branch Pipe Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flat Pattern Cone Calculators at 3.0 against Branch Pipe Layout's 2.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Flat Pattern Cone Calculators sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flat Pattern Cone Calculators holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Flat Pattern Cone Calculators versus Branch Pipe Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlat Pattern Cone CalculatorsBranch Pipe Layout
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 14 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshvin KevadiyaShital Gorasiya

Customer experience

Flat Pattern Cone Calculators

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Branch Pipe Layout

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Flat Pattern Cone Calculators

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$8.99
1 purchases

Branch Pipe Layout

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$5.99

Questions

Is Flat Pattern Cone Calculators free?
Flat Pattern Cone Calculators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Branch Pipe Layout free?
Branch Pipe Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flat Pattern Cone Calculators or Branch Pipe Layout?
Flat Pattern Cone Calculators is rated higher. Flat Pattern Cone Calculators averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Branch Pipe Layout averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Flat Pattern Cone Calculators or Branch Pipe Layout have ads?
Neither Flat Pattern Cone Calculators nor Branch Pipe Layout shows ads.

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