IsoTool vs Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
IsoTool
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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: β’ Calculates flat patterns for pipes, such as: bends, T-pieces, and transitions β’ Displays dimensions and angles in a clear, easy-to-read layout β’ 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 resultsβevery time. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator
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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 β’ Bend allowance, bend deduction and flat blank length β’ Single bend, multi-bend profiles, U channel, Z profile, hem and joggle β’ K-factor resolved from material and forming method, with a built-in R/T table β’ Set your own K-factor per material with the custom table (Pro) FLAT PATTERN DEVELOPMENT β’ Cone, truncated cone, cylinder, truncated cylinder and segmented elbow β’ Full ordinate table for marking out by hand β’ Pattern view with zoom and clear line language: solid for cut, dashed for bend BUILT FOR FABRICATORS β’ Fraction keypad with true stacked fractions, in inches or millimeters β’ Works completely offline, nothing is sent anywhere β’ Save jobs and return to them later β’ Available in 15 languages EXPORT β’ DXF for CNC, plasma and laser cutting (Pro) β’ True 1:1 PDF templates with a print calibration ruler (Pro) β’ Tiled PDF for patterns larger than the page (Pro) β’ 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IsoTool at none against Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator's shown. Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
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.
| Parameter | IsoTool | Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kim Mathiesen | Omer Faruk BAGCI |
In-app purchases
IsoTool
- Monthly subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator
- Unbend Pro Unlock$14.99
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