Plumber's Handbook vs Schematic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Schematic
Learn about the everyday systems you interact with, from electricity and plumbing to home appliances and engineering principles. Short, engaging lessons with visual diagrams and quick quizzes help you understand how things work.
- Short, 2-minute lessons
- Self-drawing diagrams
- On-screen captions
- Three-question quizzes
- Covers electricity, plumbing, appliances, and engineering
- No account required
- Progress saved locally
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You live surrounded by systems you can't explain. The breaker panel in the hallway. The boiler that makes a noise you've decided to ignore. The valve someone once told you to find "in case of emergency." Schematic fixes that. HOW IT WORKS Each lesson runs about two minutes. A narrator walks you through a diagram that draws itself as it goes — one card at a time, captioned on screen — and ends with three quick questions so you know it landed. Take one with your coffee, or work through a whole track in an afternoon. WHAT YOU'LL COVER • ELECTRICITY — circuits, volts, amps and ohms, grounding, the third hole in the outlet, and why the breaker trips when the kettle goes on • HOME APPLIANCES — what is actually happening inside the kettle, the fridge, the microwave, the washing machine and the vacuum • PLUMBING — water pressure, P-traps, water heaters, banging pipes, and the shut-off valve you will be glad you found early • ENGINEERING — levers, gears, pulleys, torque, why triangles hold buildings up, and why everything has a frequency it hates NO ACCOUNT NEEDED No sign-up, no profile, no setup. Open it and start. Your progress stays on your device. Schematic is educational. It is here so you understand the systems you live with and can talk about them with confidence. It is not a repair manual, and it is not a substitute for a qualified electrician, plumber or gas engineer. Privacy Policy: https://schematic-app.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://schematic-app.web.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plumber's Handbook at none against Schematic's 2. Plumber's Handbook also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Schematic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. Plumber's Handbook asks for nothing beyond the download.
Schematic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 61 respectively.
| Parameter | Plumber's Handbook | Schematic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (54 ratings) | 4.8 (61 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 54 | 61 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shital Gorasiya | Pavlo Dobronos |
Customer experience
Plumber's Handbook
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In-app purchases
Plumber's Handbook
No in-app purchases
Schematic
- Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Yearly1 Month trial$69.991 Year
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