Comparison

Branch Pipe Layout vs ElbowCalc

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

Head to head
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/

About

ElbowCalc

This professional tool assists engineers and fabricators in quickly calculating and visualizing flat patterns for elbows and reducers. It provides instant pattern graphs with cut coordinates to streamline fabrication and minimize material waste.

Highlights
  • Calculate various elbow types
  • Generate flat pattern graphs
  • Supports reducer bends
  • Provides cut coordinates
  • Fast and precise calculations
  • Share and save results
Features
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Elbow Flat Pattern Maker is a professional tool designed for engineers, fabricators, and metal workers who need quick and precise elbow calculations. This app helps you calculate and visualize flat patterns for elbows and reducers in seconds. Enter your values, and get instant pattern graphs with cut coordinates to simplify fabrication and reduce material waste. Key Features: - Calculate various elbow types quickly and accurately. - Generate flat pattern graphs and cut coordinates. - Supports Elbow, Reducer Bend, and Cut Measurement. - Fast and precise calculations for professionals. - Share and save results instantly. - Clean and user-friendly interface. Perfect for sheet metal workers, pipe fitters, and fabrication experts — get precise elbow layouts anytime, anywhere with Elbow Flat Pattern Maker. in-app purchase included Lifetime to Remove Ads Privacy Policy : https://semiconhub.in/manager/privacy.html Terms and Condition : https://semiconhub.in/manager/tcondition.html

Screenshots

Branch Pipe Layout4 screens
ElbowCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ElbowCalc at 4.3 against Branch Pipe Layout's 2.5. ElbowCalc also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ElbowCalc 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

ElbowCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Branch Pipe Layout versus ElbowCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBranch Pipe LayoutElbowCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB37 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperShital GorasiyaSachinbhai Surani

Customer experience

Branch Pipe Layout

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

ElbowCalc

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Branch Pipe Layout

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$5.99
1 purchases

ElbowCalc

One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$19.99

Questions

Is Branch Pipe Layout free?
Branch Pipe Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ElbowCalc free?
ElbowCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Branch Pipe Layout or ElbowCalc?
ElbowCalc is rated higher. Branch Pipe Layout averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ElbowCalc averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Branch Pipe Layout or ElbowCalc have ads?
Neither Branch Pipe Layout nor ElbowCalc shows ads.

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