Comparison

PipeDN vs MacCiv

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

Head to head
About

PipeDN

Features
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Need to determine the pipe size for a new industrial project? Want to check the maximum recommended flow rate for an existing fluid line? PipeDN is the ultimate pocket tool for industry professionals. Quickly find the ideal Nominal Diameter (DN) or maximum operating flow rate using velocity limits based on practical, field-tested engineering standards. Beyond delivering the exact requirement, the app generates a smart reference table of neighboring commercial pipe sizes (larger and smaller). This gives you the comprehensive technical data to choose the best design alternative for your facility. Highlighted Features: • Calculation Modules: "Find Ideal DN" and "Find Max Flow". • Native support for multiple pipe materials and schedules. • Professional PDF Reports: Export a detailed calculation memory directly to PDF. Include specific pipeline TAGs for customized, ready-to-archive engineering results. • Custom Units: Fully adapt pressure, temperature, flow rate, and diameter unit sets to match your region's standard. • Embedded Physical Tables: The Steam module features built-in thermodynamic properties for precise dynamic density tracking. Supported Fluids & Applications: • Water & Condensate: Treated Water, Condensate (Pump Discharge, Pump Suction, Steam Trap Return). • Steam: Advanced sizing targeting Saturated Steam and Superheated Steam lines. • Process Gases: Combustion Air, Flammable & Non-Flammable Gases, Nā‚‚, Oā‚‚, LPG. • Compressed Air: Limits tailored for Main Lines and Secondary Branches. • Vacuum Systems (Manifolds, Separators, Blowers). • Pulp & Paper Industry Niche: Exclusive calculation module for Cellulose Pulp responding to various consistency levels (up to 6%), as well as comprehensive chemical recovery liquors (Black Liquor in 4 concentrations, Green Liquor, Lime Mud, Dregs, Filtrate, Alkalis, and Tall Oil Soap). • Common Chemicals: Sodium Hydroxide, Sulphuric Acid, Antifoams, and Lubricating Oils. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MacCiv

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MacCiv is the world's first Apple-native structural engineering app — a fast, beautiful finite-element tool for analyzing 2D and 3D frames right on your iPhone and soon on Mac Build a structure, hit Solve, and instantly read the internal forces and deformations: axial, shear, bending-moment and torsion diagrams, support reactions and deflected shapes. No clunky desktop software, no steep learning curve — just a clean, intuitive interface designed for the way you think. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Draw beams and columns, place supports (fixed, pinned, roller, hinge) and apply loads (distributed, point, trapezoidal, moments) • Solve full 3D frames with a real finite-element engine • Read coloured N / shear / moment / torsion diagrams drawn on the tension side, plus reactions and displacements • Switch between concrete, steel and wood members — each with proper material classes (EC2 / EC3 / EC5) • View your model as a true 3D solid, with steel shown as I-beams • See the seismic centre of mass and centre of stiffness for each structure BUILT FOR STUDENTS • Teaching mode: leave a load blank and MacCiv shows the answer as a formula (qL²/8, PL/4, …) instead of a number — perfect for learning statics • Metric and imperial units • Available in 9 languages NATIVE EVERYWHERE MacCiv is designed from the ground up for Apple platforms — it looks and feels right on macOS, iPhone and iPad, with full multitouch and a navigation cube for orbiting your model. FREE, WITH AN OPTIONAL UPGRADE MacCiv is free to use, supported by occasional ads. Prefer a clean, ad-free experience? Unlock MacCiv Pro with a single one-time purchase — it removes ads on all your devices, forever. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: maccivapp@gmail.com

Screenshots

PipeDN4 screens
MacCiv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PipeDN at none against MacCiv's shown. PipeDN also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). MacCiv's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PipeDN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and MacCiv sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PipeDN ships an update every 3 weeks, MacCiv weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
PipeDN versus MacCiv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipeDNMacCiv
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAQUILES DE LIMAGIACOMO STIRPE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PipeDN

Subscriptions2
  • PipeDN Pro$7.991 Month
  • PipeDN Pro$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • PipeDN Pro$79.99
1 purchases

MacCiv

One-time1
  • MacCiv Pro$9.99

Questions

Is PipeDN free?
PipeDN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MacCiv free?
MacCiv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PipeDN or MacCiv have ads?
MacCiv shows ads; PipeDN does not.
Which is updated more often, PipeDN or MacCiv?
PipeDN ships an update every 3 weeks, and MacCiv weekly. Most recently, PipeDN was updated on October 5, 2026 and MacCiv on October 1, 2026.

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