# ConeCalc vs Branch Pipe Layout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ConeCalc at 63% against Branch Pipe Layout's 0%. ConeCalc also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Branch Pipe Layout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ConeCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ConeCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. 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 Branch Pipe Layout's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ConeCalc | Branch Pipe Layout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conecalc/id674807011/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branch-pipe-layout/id6747074288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Rudd](https://appshunter.io/developer/674807014) | [Shital Gorasiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737199158) |

## What reviewers say

### ConeCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conecalc/id674807011)

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.

**Highlights:** Flat pattern dimension calculation, Cone creation from sheet metal, Input desired cone dimensions, Generate flat pattern drawing, Calculate cones per sheet size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Branch Pipe Layout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branch-pipe-layout/id6747074288)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Purchase | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ConeCalc free?

ConeCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Branch Pipe Layout free?

Branch Pipe Layout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ConeCalc or Branch Pipe Layout?

ConeCalc is rated higher. ConeCalc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Branch Pipe Layout averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do ConeCalc or Branch Pipe Layout have ads?

Neither ConeCalc nor Branch Pipe Layout shows ads.

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