Comparison

Tradesman Pro vs WeldKit

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

Head to head
About

Tradesman Pro

Features
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Tradesman Pro is a completely free precision layout calculator built specifically for plumbers and pipefitters. Designed for job site efficiency, it handles standard and rolling offsets, triangle layout, and everyday feet-and-inch math — with full support for fractional inches and fitting take-offs. Whether you're running a 22°, 45°, or 60° offset, rolling a bend around an obstruction, or just adding up a run off the tape, Tradesman Pro lets you work in feet, inches, or mixed fractions and see results instantly — with the full formula behind every answer. THREE CALCULATORS IN ONE OFFSET CALCULATOR • Travel and Advance for 22°, 45°, and 60° bends • Rolling offset calculations using rise and run • Enter take-offs as one combined total, or separately for each fitting • Live "converted to inches" and "offset minus take-off" readouts as you type • Toggle results between inches and feet/inches TRIANGLE CALCULATOR • Right triangles and general triangles (SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS) • Solve unknown sides and angles for custom angles and compound bends • Interactive pinch-to-zoom diagram that redraws as you enter values • Perimeter, area, and triangle type, plus heights, medians, angle bisectors, inradius and circumradius FEET-INCH CALCULATOR • Add, subtract, multiply and divide measurements directly — no converting to decimals first • Dedicated Feet, Inch, and fraction keys, so you never need the text keyboard • Running tape of every calculation, saved between sessions — tap any line to bring that answer back down • Multiply two lengths for square footage, or three for cubic feet and cubic yards • Divide a run into equal parts, or find how many times one length fits into another BUILT FOR THE JOB SITE • Fractional or decimal display, with rounding to 1/8", 1/16", or 1/32" • Live updates as you type • Tappable formula explanations for training and clarity — copy the full step-by-step breakdown into notes or a text • Clean, high-contrast interface optimized for job site readability • Full Dynamic Type support for larger text • Works on iPhone and iPad • Completely free — no ads, no subscriptions, no accounts, no paywalls Whether you're laying out a job, double-checking your math, or teaching apprentices, Tradesman Pro makes it faster and easier to get the job right the first time. Privacy Policy: https://rattle-saffron-2e3.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-22ade7377307805c9fb8dfe3b61e998f EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WeldKit

This app provides essential welding calculations and reference tools for professionals. It offers a free MIG calculator and unlocks seven additional calculators with a one-time purchase, eliminating subscriptions. Designed for speed and ease of use in shop or field environments, it helps users dial in settings and work with greater confidence.

Highlights
  • MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core calculators
  • Plasma Cutting and Heat Input calculators
  • Weld Cost Estimator
  • Preheat Temperature Calculator
  • Fast, simple interface
  • Imperial and metric support
  • No accounts required
Features
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WeldKit is a practical welding calculator app built for fabricators, welders, and shop use. Get fast, no-nonsense welding math and reference tools in one place. Start with the free MIG calculator, then unlock 7 more calculators with a one-time purchase. No subscription. Whether you're in the shop, in the field, or setting up a machine for the first time, WeldKit helps you dial in settings faster and work with more confidence. Included calculators: • MIG Welding Calculator (Free) • TIG Welding Calculator • Stick Welding Calculator • Flux-Core Calculator • Plasma Cutting Calculator • Heat Input Calculator • Weld Cost Estimator • Preheat Temperature Calculator Built for real-world use: • Fast, simple interface • Imperial and metric support • No accounts or logins required • Designed for quick setup and jobsite use • Built for speed — no fluff Why WeldKit: • Multiple welding calculators in one clean app • Useful for fabricators, welders, and shop work • Quick starting points for common welding setups • Practical tools without clutter or wasted time Unlock WeldKit Pro to get all 8 calculators with a one-time purchase. Built by a fabricator, for fabricators.

Screenshots

Tradesman Pro4 screens
WeldKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tradesman Pro at none against WeldKit's shown. WeldKit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Tradesman Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and WeldKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tradesman Pro ships an update monthly, WeldKit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tradesman Pro versus WeldKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTradesman ProWeldKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNichole HolmstedtMark Laporte

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tradesman Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Tradesman Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
1 purchases

WeldKit

One-time1
  • WeldKit Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Tradesman Pro free?
Tradesman Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WeldKit free?
WeldKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tradesman Pro or WeldKit have ads?
WeldKit shows ads; Tradesman Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Tradesman Pro or WeldKit?
Tradesman Pro ships an update monthly, and WeldKit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tradesman Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and WeldKit on October 28, 2026.

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