Comparison

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.

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: 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 resultsβ€”every time. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

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

Screenshots

IsoTool4 screens
Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
IsoTool versus Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIsoToolUnbend Flat Pattern Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” 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?
Unbend Flat Pattern Calculator shows ads; IsoTool does not.

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