Comparison

IsoTool vs Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator

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

Head to head
About

IsoTool

Features
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IsoTool includes a 7-day free trial for first-time users. Continued use requires a paid subscription. IsoTool is a tool for precise calculation of pipe and sheet-metal flat patterns for technical insulation, ventilation, and metal fabrication. Calculate flat patterns for pipes, bends, T-pieces, and transition pieces in seconds. The calculator generates an accurate pattern with all dimensions, ready to be transferred directly onto sheet metal or used as a digital reference. IsoTool is developed for professionals in technical insulation, ventilation, and sheet-metal work who need fast and accurate calculations without using complex CAD software. Features: • Calculates flat patterns for pipes, such as: bends, T-pieces, and transitions • Displays dimensions and angles in a clear, easy-to-read layout • Ideal for workshop, job site, or educational use With IsoTool, you get a practical and reliable tool that saves time, reduces errors, and ensures accurate results—every time. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator

Features
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Unbend is a sheet metal calculator built for the shop floor, not the office. Type a dimension and the technical drawing redraws live, so you always see exactly which measurement you are editing. BENDING • Bend allowance, bend deduction and flat blank length • Single bend, multi-bend profiles, U channel, Z profile, hem and joggle • K-factor resolved from material and forming method, with a built-in R/T table • Set your own K-factor per material with the custom table (Pro) FLAT PATTERN DEVELOPMENT • Cone, truncated cone, cylinder, truncated cylinder and segmented elbow • Full ordinate table for marking out by hand • Pattern view with zoom and clear line language: solid for cut, dashed for bend BUILT FOR FABRICATORS • Fraction keypad with true stacked fractions, in inches or millimeters • Works completely offline, nothing is sent anywhere • Save jobs and return to them later • Available in 15 languages EXPORT • DXF for CNC, plasma and laser cutting (Pro) • True 1:1 PDF templates with a print calibration ruler (Pro) • Tiled PDF for patterns larger than the page (Pro) • Ordinates as CSV, or share the pattern as an image FAIR PRICING Every calculation is free and unlimited, forever. One single payment unlocks DXF export, 1:1 and tiled PDF templates, unlimited saved jobs and the custom K-factor table. No subscription, nothing renews, and the unlock stays with your store account. Terms of Use: https://looplab.app/apps/unbend/terms-of-service/, https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://looplab.app/apps/unbend/privacy-policy

Screenshots

IsoTool4 screens
Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator at 16.4 against IsoTool's 26.0. 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. IsoTool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
IsoTool versus Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIsoToolUnbend Flat Pattern Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKim MathiesenOmer Faruk BAGCI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IsoTool

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator

One-time1
  • Unbend Pro Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is IsoTool free?
IsoTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator free?
Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IsoTool or Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator have ads?
Neither IsoTool nor Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator shows ads.

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