Comparison

Tap & Drill Size Reference vs Tap & Drill Pro

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

Head to head
About

Tap & Drill Size Reference

Features
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Standing at the mill and can't remember the right drill size for an M8x1.25 tap? This app gives you the answer faster than flipping through a chart book. Select thread type (UNC, UNF, Metric), pick your size, and instantly see the recommended tap drill, clearance drill, thread percentage, and decimal equivalent. No searching, no guessing. TAP DRILL CALCULATOR: Select thread standard and size to get tap drill size, clearance drill, and thread percentage. Covers M3 to M24 metric, #0 to 1 inch imperial. DRILL CHART: Full reference table with tap drill, clearance drill, and thread percentage for every common size. One-tap lookup. THREAD SPECIFICATIONS: Detailed data for each size: pitch, threads per inch (TPI), major diameter, minor diameter, and pitch diameter for UNC, UNF, and ISO Metric standards. FAVORITES: Save your most-used tap and drill combinations for instant access on repeat jobs. Works completely offline. No account required. Built for machinists, CNC operators, and fabrication shops who need fast, accurate thread data at the machine.

About

Tap & Drill Pro

Features
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Tap & Drill Pro Calc is a precise and reliable calculator designed for machinists, engineers, and workshop professionals. Quickly determine the correct tap sizes, drill sizes, and thread specifications for your projects. Whether you're working in manufacturing, metalworking, or DIY machining, this app simplifies complex calculations and helps reduce costly errors. Key Features: β€’ Tap size calculator for accurate threading β€’ Drill size recommendations for multiple standards β€’ Supports metric and imperial units β€’ Fast and easy-to-use interface β€’ Designed for machinists, engineers, and students β€’ Improves accuracy and efficiency in workshop tasks Get the right measurements every time and streamline your workflow with Tap & Drill Pro Calc.

Screenshots

Tap & Drill Size Reference3 screens
Tap & Drill Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tap & Drill Size Reference at $0.99 against Tap & Drill Pro's $2.99. Tap & Drill Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, 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

Tap & Drill Size Reference costs $0.99 and Tap & Drill Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Tap & Drill Size Reference versus Tap & Drill Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap & Drill Size ReferenceTap & Drill Pro
Price$0.99 β€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.Shraddhaben Parmar

In-app purchases

None

Tap & Drill Size Reference

No in-app purchases

None

Tap & Drill Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap & Drill Size Reference free?
Tap & Drill Size Reference costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap & Drill Pro free?
Tap & Drill Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap & Drill Size Reference or Tap & Drill Pro have ads?
Neither Tap & Drill Size Reference nor Tap & Drill Pro shows ads.

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