Comparison

Field Bend vs ATA Technician Assistant

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

Head to head
About

Field Bend

This app simplifies conduit bending for electricians and DIYers. It provides automatic calculations and step-by-step instructions for various bend types, ensuring accurate results with minimal effort. Save time and reduce errors on your projects.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple bend types (offsets, saddles, 90°)
  • Automatic bend calculations
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Beginner-friendly interface
  • Works for professionals and DIY users
Features
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Bend pipe perfectly — every time. Whether you’re a seasoned electrician or just getting started, this app makes conduit bending effortless. No prior pipe-bending knowledge required — simply choose a bend type, enter your measurements, and the app calculates your bend marks with clear, step-by-step instructions for a perfect bend every time. Features: - Supports offsets, rolling-offsets, 3-point saddles, 4-point saddles and 90° bends - Automatic calculations take the guesswork out of bending - Intuitive, beginner-friendly instructions anyone can follow - Works for professionals and DIY users alike Save time, reduce errors, and get perfect bends every single time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fieldbend.com/privacy-policy

About

ATA Technician Assistant

This app provides electricians with a comprehensive set of tools and resources for job site efficiency. It includes code lookups, calculations, troubleshooting guides, and estimation features. Designed by an electrician for electricians, it aims to streamline workflows and improve accuracy.

Highlights
  • NEC code lookup and explanations
  • Electrical calculations (Ohm's Law, voltage drop)
  • Professional bid generation
  • Lighting controls troubleshooting
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety alerts
  • Nameplate scanner for installation instructions
  • Inspection checklists
Features
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ATA — Alpha Technician Assistant is the all-in-one app for working electricians, built by an electrician who got tired of juggling five tools on a job site. Whether you're an apprentice learning the trade, a solo contractor bidding work, or running a crew, ATA puts the field in your pocket. WHAT'S INSIDE Ask ATA Anything — Get answers on NEC codes, troubleshooting, and calculations in plain language, right when you need them. Electrical Toolkit — Ohm's Law, voltage drop, conduit fill, nipple fill, pipe bending, wire ampacity, and lighting controls troubleshooting, with the NEC articles that apply. Estimate Pro — Turn a job into a professional bid in minutes. Add your company info and logo, load a job template, adjust line items, set your markups, and send a clean PDF estimate straight to the client or project manager. Lighting Controls Troubleshooting — Step-by-step diagnostics for 0-10V dimming, line-voltage phase control, and occupancy/vacancy sensors — with built-in safety reminders and code references. Plus workflows, equipment library, LOTO safety, voice notes, inspection reports, nameplate scanning, and more. ATA is built for the field — by someone who's been there. MASTER ELECTRICIAN WORKFLOWS Step-by-step field guides for residential, commercial, solar, and industrial electrical work. PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL TOOLKIT Ohm's Law Calculator, Voltage Drop Calculator, Conduit Fill Calculator, Pipe Bending Calculator, Wire Ampacity Table and more. LOTO ALERT SYSTEM Send instant lockout/tagout safety notifications to coworkers and supervisors. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 compliant. NAMEPLATE SCANNER Scan any equipment nameplate and get instant installation instructions and NEC code requirements. INSPECTION CHECKLISTS Complete inspector walkthrough checklists for rough-in, final, solar and commercial inspections. ACRONYM DICTIONARY 50 plus electrical acronyms with definitions and AI explanations. VOICE NOTES AND PUNCH LIST Record voice notes on the job site and manage punch lists with email reporting. BOOK A COACH Connect with senior master electricians for live coaching sessions. Try free for 7 days! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Field Bend4 screens
ATA Technician Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ATA Technician Assistant at none against Field Bend's shown. ATA Technician Assistant also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Field Bend's advantage is ratings volume (326 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. Field Bend sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ATA Technician Assistant sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ATA Technician Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Field Bend has 326 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Field Bend ships an update every 9 days, ATA Technician Assistant daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Field Bend versus ATA Technician Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterField BendATA Technician Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (326 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris RemingtonFritz Valdeus

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Field Bend

Subscriptions2
  • FieldBend Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • FieldBend Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Job Pack (10 bends)$4.99
  • Standard Job Pack (25 bends)$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
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  • Lifetime Packet$29.99
6 purchases

ATA Technician Assistant

Subscriptions3
  • Basic$9.991 Month
  • Pro$24.991 Month
  • Enterprise$149.991 Month
One-time3
  • 30 Coaching Minutes$49.99
  • 60 Coaching Minutes$89.99
  • 120 Coaching Minutes$159.99

Questions

Is Field Bend free?
Field Bend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ATA Technician Assistant free?
ATA Technician Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Field Bend or ATA Technician Assistant?
ATA Technician Assistant is rated higher. Field Bend averages 4.7 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while ATA Technician Assistant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Field Bend or ATA Technician Assistant have ads?
Field Bend shows ads; ATA Technician Assistant does not.
Which is updated more often, Field Bend or ATA Technician Assistant?
Field Bend ships an update every 9 days, and ATA Technician Assistant daily. Most recently, Field Bend was updated on October 30, 2026 and ATA Technician Assistant on October 19, 2026.

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