ConeCalc vs Flat Pattern Cone Calculators
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ConeCalc
This app calculates the flat pattern dimensions needed to create a cone from sheet material. It allows users to input desired cone dimensions and generates a drawing of the flat pattern, also calculating how many cones can be cut from a given sheet size.
- Flat pattern dimension calculation
- Cone creation from sheet metal
- Input desired cone dimensions
- Generate flat pattern drawing
- Calculate cones per sheet size
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A calculator for the flat pattern dimensions of a cone. For creating a cone from sheet metal or any flat material. Enter the desired dimensions of the finished cone shape. You only need to enter one diameter and two other of the five possible dimensions of the final cone. The other dimensions will be calculated from these. A drawing of the flat pattern with dimensions is produced. Also calculates number of cones that can be cut from a sheet size.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ConeCalc at 63% against Flat Pattern Cone Calculators's 0%. ConeCalc also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Flat Pattern Cone Calculators's advantage is update cadence (every 14 months vs every 43 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Flat Pattern Cone Calculators sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ConeCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.
ConeCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of ConeCalc's written reviews are positive against 0% of Flat Pattern Cone Calculators's.
ConeCalc ships an update every 43 months, Flat Pattern Cone Calculators every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ConeCalc | Flat Pattern Cone Calculators |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Every 14 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Douglas Rudd | Ashvin Kevadiya |
Customer experience
ConeCalc
Flat Pattern Cone Calculators
In-app purchases
ConeCalc
No in-app purchases
Flat Pattern Cone Calculators
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly$5.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$8.99
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