Comparison

Branch Pipe Layout vs PVC

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

PVC

Features
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PVC 4DAT is field-first planning and inventory for PVC pipe projects. Punch in what a project requires, and PVC 4DAT shows the inventory gaps — the pipe, fittings, and consumables you still need to buy — then helps you order them in a tap. PLAN THE JOB • Build a plan from the pipe and fitting requirements your project needs • Start from preset plan templates, or build your own custom templates (Pro) • Cold-water layouts; sizing by diameter and schedule TRACK WHAT YOU HAVE • Track pipe segments and fitting stock by type and diameter • Add inventory by hand, by CSV, or straight from a photo (Pro) • See totals by category at a glance CLOSE THE GAPS • PVC 4DAT subtracts what you have from what a project needs • The shopping list shows exactly what to buy, in pieces and lengths • Reserve stock to a project so two jobs never double-count the same parts • Export the shopping list as a print-ready PDF (Pro) ORDER THE MISSING PARTS • Each part can open a tagged Amazon search built from its type, diameter, and schedule (Pro) • No prices, ratings, or images in-app — just a clean search link • Confirm size, schedule, and fitment on the listing before ordering PRIVATE BY DESIGN • All data stays on your device; no account, no analytics, no tracking PVC 4DAT is free to start: 2 projects, 25 inventory items, and the preset plans. PVC 4DAT Pro ($8.99/year) unlocks unlimited projects and inventory, custom plan templates, PDF export, photo inventory scan, and Amazon shopping links. As an Amazon Associate, 4DAT earns from qualifying purchases made through links in the app. PVC 4DAT does not display Amazon prices, ratings, or reviews. Sizing and bill-of-materials outputs are planning aids, not engineering or code advice; none of the templates are for hot water. Terms of Use: https://pvc4dat.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://pvc4dat.com/privacy

Screenshots

Branch Pipe Layout4 screens
PVC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Branch Pipe Layout at 12.0 against PVC's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PVC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Branch Pipe Layout versus PVC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBranch Pipe LayoutPVC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShital Gorasiya4DAT LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Branch Pipe Layout

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$5.99
1 purchases

PVC

Subscriptions1
  • PVC 4DAT Pro$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Branch Pipe Layout free?
Branch Pipe Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PVC free?
PVC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Branch Pipe Layout or PVC have ads?
Neither Branch Pipe Layout nor PVC shows ads.

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