Comparison

UTCal vs PipeSizer

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

Head to head
About

UTCal

Features
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Your UT Bible, built for the field. Skip distance, D1.1 acceptance, beam path diagrams, encoder calibration, pipe data, and code criteria — offline, right in your pocket. Built by a working NDT tech for working NDT techs. No account. No internet. No subscription. Runs entirely on-device. CALCULATOR • Skip distance, half skip, and full skip for any angle and thickness • Beam spread — near-field distance, half-angle, and full spread • AWS D1.1 indication rating • Fracture mechanics — critical flaw size & ASME VIII Div 2/3 evaluation • Transfer correction (dB) • Encoder step resolution converter — steps/mm ↔ steps/in, with target-distance conversion for OmniScan calibration • Imperial and metric — switch units anytime BEAM PATH DIAGRAM • Interactive cross-section of your beam path through the material • Drag the probe to see coverage and position change in real time • Rotate to landscape for a fullscreen diagram WELD OVERLAY • Overlay Single V or Double V weld joint profiles on the beam path diagram • 5 standard weld presets, or enter custom bevel angle, root opening, and root face • Index offset — see where your probe index point sits relative to the weld centerline PIPE DATA • NPS 1/8" through 48" per ASME B36.10M • OD, ID, wall thickness, and scan length for every standard schedule • Stainless steel schedules where wall thickness differs from carbon steel (dual ASME standard support) • Apple Watch companion — quick pipe lookups on your wrist CODE ACCEPT/REJECT CRITERIA • ASME Section V, Article 4 • ASME B31.3 — Process Piping • AWS D1.1 — Structural Welding • API 1104 — Pipeline Welding • Inches and millimeters, side by side SETUPS & HISTORY • Build and save complete job setups — material, angle, frequency, weld geometry, and notes • Save calculation results with names and notes, then recall them in one tap for your records • Custom presets for your most-used configurations FREE & PRO • Free to download — skip distance, Snell's law, and a hands-on trial of every Pro tool • The full pipe chart is free for your first 10 lookups, then part of Pro • UTCal Pro unlocks unlimited use of everything: the full pipe chart, saved calculation history, custom presets & weld builder, encoder calculator, fracture mechanics, beam path diagrams, weld overlay, the full code library, and the Apple Watch app • One-time purchase — no subscription, ever WHY UTCAL • Built by a UT tech who got tired of doing skip math on a paper napkin • Works on the roof, in the ditch, in the shop — no signal required • Updated for the latest ASME, AWS, and API editions Questions or feature requests: support.utcal@carboncode.app

About

PipeSizer

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PipeSizer is a fast, practical pipe-diameter screening tool for engineers and field technicians. Enter one or more flow rates, choose the fluid, pipe material, schedule or dimension ratio, and optional liner, then compare ranked candidate sizes against a traceable velocity range. KEY FEATURES • Ranked candidate pipe sizes with velocity and effective internal diameter • Multiple flow cases with a clearly identified governing condition • Carbon steel, stainless steel, and HDPE sizing options • Optional liner allowance • Traceable velocity ranges with source information • Saved results for later review • Shareable result summaries • Direct handoff to Pump Mate for detailed hydraulic analysis • SI and imperial units • English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese • Works offline with no account required PipeSizer is free, contains no advertising, and has no in-app purchases. ENGINEERING NOTICE PipeSizer is intended for preliminary engineering screening. Final pipe selections must be verified against project specifications, applicable codes and standards, manufacturer data, operating conditions, and qualified engineering judgment.

Screenshots

UTCal4 screens
PipeSizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PipeSizer at none against UTCal's 1. PipeSizer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). UTCal's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. UTCal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PipeSizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UTCal ships an update fortnightly, PipeSizer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
UTCal versus PipeSizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUTCalPipeSizer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas RamirezMario Cerda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UTCal

One-time1
  • UTCal Pro$14.99
None

PipeSizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UTCal free?
UTCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PipeSizer free?
PipeSizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UTCal or PipeSizer have ads?
Neither UTCal nor PipeSizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UTCal or PipeSizer?
UTCal ships an update fortnightly, and PipeSizer every 5 weeks. Most recently, UTCal was updated on September 15, 2026 and PipeSizer on September 14, 2026.

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