Comparison

Retro File Manager vs Pipe Calc

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

Head to head
About

Retro File Manager

Features
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Remember Norton Commander? The dual-panel file manager is back — now on your iPhone and iPad. Try the full app free for 7 days. DUAL-PANEL NAVIGATION Two panels side by side, just like the classics. Browse your device and your cloud drives at the same time. The efficiency that power users have loved since the DOS era. DOCUMENT FORMATS Open PDF, EPUB, FB2, DjVu, Microsoft Office, images, and more. Dark mode for comfortable reading. Your reading position is saved automatically — pick up right where you left off. CLOUD INTEGRATION Connect Google Drive and Yandex Disk. Browse cloud files in the same familiar dual-panel interface. FILE OPERATIONS Copy files between panels with F5, move with F6 — just like the original. Select several files with a long-press and drag, then copy, move, or delete them as a batch. Share multiple files at once with F10. Create folders with F7. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS Connect an external keyboard and use classic shortcuts. F1 for help, F3 to view, F5 to copy, F6 to move, F7 to create folder, F8 to delete, F10 to share. On iPad, use number keys 1–0. PRIVACY FIRST No tracking. No ads. Your files stay private. TRY EVERYTHING FOR 7 DAYS Every feature is unlocked from the moment you install — try it on your own files: • Dual-panel browsing of your photos and the folders you add from the Files app • Google Drive and Yandex Disk • Copy, move, share and batch operations (F5 / F6 / F10) • PDF, EPUB, FB2, DjVu and Office document viewer Start your free week today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pipe Calc

Features
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Pipe Calc is an offset calculator built for pipefitters, plumbers, and steamfitters. Simple offsets, rolling offsets, cut length with fitting takeouts, and slope - in feet, inches, and fractions, the way your tape reads. No ads. - Simple offsets with any fitting angle (45, 22.5, 60, custom) - Rolling offsets: true offset, travel, and roll angle - Cut length with takeout charts for standard fittings - Slope / grade calculations - Reference Data: offline ASME pipe schedules & weights, fitting takeouts, flanges, gaskets, valves, line blanks - Fraction-first input and results to 1/16" - Big, glove-friendly controls Made for plumbing, steamfitting, sprinkler fitting and welding layout work. PIPE CALC PRO Offset with 45° fittings, Takeout Charts, Reference Data and your five newest saved calculations are free. Pro unlocks rolling, parallel and compound offsets, cut length with butt-weld and threaded takeouts, slope, laterals, branch saddle and miter cut templates, the triangle solver, flange bolt-up torque, all fitting angles and your full calculation history. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime option. The three lifetime options unlock the same Pro features; only the support amount differs. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. If you bought Pro before, it stays unlocked: use Restore purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://cleverlywittyapps.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-398c2350884981939ed5fda1e5335369 Support: cleverlywittyapps@gmail.com

Screenshots

Retro File Manager4 screens
Pipe Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pipe Calc at every 5 days against Retro File Manager's every 2 weeks. Pipe Calc also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). 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. Retro File Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pipe Calc sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, Pipe Calc every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Retro File Manager versus Pipe Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro File ManagerPipe Calc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitrii ChuprovGun woo Kim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Retro File Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
5 purchases

Pipe Calc

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Pro · Supporter I$29.99
  • Lifetime Pro · Supporter II$39.99
  • Lifetime Pro · Supporter III$59.99

Questions

Is Retro File Manager free?
Retro File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pipe Calc free?
Pipe Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retro File Manager or Pipe Calc have ads?
Neither Retro File Manager nor Pipe Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro File Manager or Pipe Calc?
Retro File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pipe Calc every 5 days. Most recently, Retro File Manager was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pipe Calc on November 5, 2026.

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