Comparison

Plumber's Handbook vs PlumberAI

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

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About

Plumber's Handbook

This app provides comprehensive plumbing knowledge for DIYers and professionals. It covers theoretical concepts and practical, step-by-step repair and installation guides with detailed illustrations.

Highlights
  • 54 illustrated articles
  • Theory and practice sections
  • Step-by-step repair tutorials
  • Covers heating, fixtures, and pipes
  • Regular content updates
  • Suitable for beginners and pros
Features
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All-In-One Plumbing Guide – Learn, Repair, and Install with Confidence Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, a professional plumber, or simply curious about how plumbing systems work, this app is your go-to resource. Packed with practical tips, clear explanations, and helpful illustrations, it’s designed to make plumbing knowledge accessible to everyone. Two Comprehensive Sections: Theory – Understand the principles Practice – Apply your knowledge Theory Section: Dive into detailed information on plumbing systems commonly found in homes and apartments. Learn about: - Key plumbing terms and definitions - Heating systems: natural/forced circulation, underfloor heating, boilers, radiators - Fixtures: toilets, sinks, showers, baths, mixer taps - Components: pipe types, fittings, pumps, hydraulic seals - Water supply, sewerage, drainage, rainwater harvesting - Installation schemes, system pressure, safety measures, symbols, and diagrams Whether you’re learning from scratch or brushing up on concepts, the theory section builds a solid foundation. Practice Section: Step-by-step tutorials guide you through real-world plumbing tasks, such as: Installing sinks, mixer taps, toilets, towel rails, bathtubs, and bidets Setting up underfloor heating collectors and radiators Working with different types of pipes: polypropylene, metal-plastic, copper Performing basic repairs like fixing a leaking tap With these guides, you’ll gain the confidence to tackle repairs, upgrades, and installations on your own. Features: - 54 detailed, illustrated articles - Suitable for beginners and experienced users alike - Regular content updates based on user feedback Master the essentials of plumbing – one article at a time. Whether you're working on a project or supervising a plumber, this app gives you the knowledge you need to get it done right. In app purchase included : Lifetime Ads Free version Privacy policy : https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-subscription/ Terms and condition :https://privacypolicy50.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/

About

PlumberAI

This app serves as a comprehensive toolkit for plumbers, offering exam preparation with practice questions and mock exams. It also helps track on-the-job training hours, provides access to plumbing codes, and includes an AI assistant for instant answers to plumbing queries.

Highlights
  • Exam preparation with practice questions
  • Mock exams and weak area tracking
  • OJT hours log and affidavit generator
  • IPC code sections and reference materials
  • AI-powered plumbing assistant
  • Plumbing supply finder
  • License renewal links
Features
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PlumberAI - The Plumber's Complete Toolkit PlumberAI is the all-in-one app built for plumbers, apprentices, and journeymen - from studying for your state exam to tracking OJT hours on the job. Exam Prep & Study Hundreds of practice questions across Drainage, Water Supply, Fuel Gas, Fixtures, Backflow, and more - based on the IPC. Take timed mock exams, tackle a Daily Challenge, and use the Weak Area Tracker to focus on what needs work. State Exam Guide Exam details for all 46 IPC states - questions, time limit, passing score, required OJT hours, and what to bring. Covers DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico too. OJT Hours Log & Affidavit Generator Log apprenticeship hours by date, employer, and task. Track progress toward your state's requirement and generate a ready-to-sign affidavit with state-specific notary language. Calculators DFU Fixture Unit with IPC pipe sizing, Standard & Rolling Offset toggle, and more. Code & Field Reference IPC code sections, iso drawings, valve & fitting references, pipe thread charts, backflow, copper, pressure testing, boilers, gas, well systems, pumps, and rigging. Supply Finder Plumbing supply houses near you across all IPC states - sorted by distance with one-tap directions. License Renewal Direct links to the official renewal page for every IPC licensing board. AI Assistant Ask any plumbing question and get an instant answer powered by AI. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to PlumberAI Pro for $12.99/month to unlock the AI Assistant, Invoice Maker, Job Pricing, ISO Drawings, Mock Exams, and more. One faster invoice pays for months of Pro. Most plumbers are profitable on day one. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. No contracts. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plumber's Handbook4 screens
PlumberAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plumber's Handbook at none against PlumberAI's 3. Plumber's Handbook also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). PlumberAI's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PlumberAI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Plumber's Handbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlumberAI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plumber's Handbook has 54 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Plumber's Handbook versus PlumberAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlumber's HandbookPlumberAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (54 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings54 — better3
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB44 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperShital GorasiyaPlumberAI LLC

Customer experience

Plumber's Handbook

All ratings54 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.4%

PlumberAI

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plumber's Handbook

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PlumberAI

Subscriptions3
  • PlumberAI Pro$12.991 Month
  • PlumberAI Pro Annual$129.991 Year
  • PlumberAI Pro$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Plumber's Handbook free?
Plumber's Handbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlumberAI free?
PlumberAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plumber's Handbook or PlumberAI?
PlumberAI is rated higher. Plumber's Handbook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while PlumberAI averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Plumber's Handbook or PlumberAI have ads?
Neither Plumber's Handbook nor PlumberAI shows ads.

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