Miter Bend Layout Calc vs FabCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Miter Bend Layout Calc
This app generates flat pattern layout markings for various types of bends used in fabrication, piping, and ducting. It calculates angles, plate sizes, and provides detailed layouts for efficient material planning and precise marking.
- Generates flat pattern layouts for miter and fabricated bends
- Supports 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, and 96 divisions
- Calculates and displays miter angle
- Determines required cutting plate size
- Displays layout for end and middle parts
- Offers layout options based on desired accuracy
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Miter Bend Layout Calc is designed to generate flat pattern layout markings for Miter Bends, Segment Bends, Cut Bends, and Fabricated Bends used in fabrication, piping, ducting, and insulation industries. It’s a must-have tool for professionals working in piping fabrication, ducting, and aluminum insulation fields. All input dimensions are in millimeters (mm), so please enter your measurements accordingly to get accurate layout and marking results. App Highlights: Generate flat pattern layouts of Miter Bends and Fabricated Bends. Works for 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, and 96 divisions. Calculates and displays the Miter Angle on the result screen. Calculates the required cutting plate size to plan your raw materials efficiently. Displays the layout for both end parts and the middle part for better understanding and accurate marking. Input parameters include Diameter, Bend Radius, Bend Parts, and Angle of Turn. Choose layout options based on desired accuracy: 12, 24, or 36 lines. Option to generate marking layout for flat plate or direct pipe by selecting mean or outer diameter. Includes instant result sharing and easy visualization. Please note: Cutting allowances are not included in this app, so make sure to add them as per your fabrication requirements. Best For: Cut Bends, Segment Bends, Fabricated Bends, and Miter Bends. Layout marking and development. Process equipment and raw plate size planning. Fabrication, ducting, insulation, and sheet metal industries. With Miter Bend Layout Calc, you can simplify your layout development process, improve precision, and save valuable time in fabrication work. 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
FabCalc
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The flat pattern calculator your fab shop needs — cylinders, cone gores, duct wraps, and more. Fully offline. No account. No ads. Stop laying out cone gores by hand on the table. Stop guessing developed length on a duct wrap. FabCalc generates shop-ready flat pattern drawings and 1:1 DXF files for common fabricated shapes. WHAT'S INSIDE • Cylinder wrap — full shell and partial segments • Half-pipe sleeve — 180° cylinder segments • Cone / frustum gore — annular sector with slant length and arc development • Rectangular duct wrap — four-panel strip with bend lines and bend allowance • Live 2D preview — cut profile, bend lines, roll direction, dimensions • DXF export — AutoCAD R12 ASCII, layered (CUT, BEND, ROLL, TEXT), 1:1 scale • PDF job sheet — drawing, inputs, calculated values, notes • Saved jobs — reopen and edit patterns locally WHO IT'S FOR Fabricators, sheet metal workers, pipe fitters, boilermakers, plasma/laser operators, and shop owners who need accurate flat patterns without desktop CAD. FREE vs PRO Free forever: all shape inputs, live preview, calculated values, warnings, and DXF cut-file export. Pro unlocks PDF job sheets and unlimited saved jobs. One-time purchase or subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. Manage in your Apple ID Subscription Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doublevision.company/privacy NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. NO DATA COLLECTION. FabCalc works on the layout table, at the plasma table, in the truck. Everything runs locally.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FabCalc at weekly against Miter Bend Layout Calc's every 2 months. Miter Bend Layout Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Miter Bend Layout Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FabCalc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Miter Bend Layout Calc ships an update every 2 months, FabCalc weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Miter Bend Layout Calc | FabCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sachinbhai Surani | Double Vision USA LLC |
In-app purchases
Miter Bend Layout Calc
- Lifetime premium$9.99
FabCalc
- FabCalc Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- FabCalc Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Fab Shop Bundle$119.99
- ShopCalc Pro Lifetime$129.99
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