Fabrication Helper vs Thread Chart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fabrication Helper
This utility app assists with shop layout, calculations, and quick reference for fabrication tasks. It offers tools for conversions, pipe and structural shape lookups, and layout planning for cuts, bolt circles, and spacing. Designed for fast, offline use without requiring an account.
- Fraction, decimal, and metric conversion
- Common pipe size lookup
- Structural shape reference
- Linear cut planning
- Bolt circle layout
- Equal spacing calculation
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Fabrication Helper is an imperial-first shop toolbox for layout, checking, and quick reference work. Use it to convert fractions and dimensions, check common pipe sizes, look up structural shapes, plan simple linear cuts, lay out bolt circles, and calculate equal spacing. The app is built for fast local use in the shop or field. It opens without an account, does not require sign-in, and does not use a Fabrication Helper backend for calculator inputs or reference lookups. Included tools: - Fraction, decimal, and metric conversion - Common pipe sizes and schedule aliases - Structural shape lookup for steel, stainless, and aluminum rows currently included in the app - Linear cut planning for stock/order lengths and drops - Bolt circle layout - Equal spacing layout Calculations and reference values are aids for layout and checking. Always verify against drawings, supplier data, shop procedures, and governing standards before ordering, cutting, welding, or releasing work. Privacy Policy: https://demigodofa.github.io/privacy-policy/fabrication-helper.html Terms and Safety Notes: https://demigodofa.github.io/privacy-policy/fabrication-helper-terms.html
Thread Chart
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Thread Chart: Tap Drill & CNC is a professional reference and calculation tool designed for machinists, CNC operators, engineers, fabricators, mechanics, and manufacturing professionals. Quickly find common thread specifications, tap drill sizes, thread pitches, and machining information without carrying printed charts. Use the app as a convenient on-the-job reference for thread selection, drilling, tapping, and CNC machining tasks. Key Features: • Comprehensive thread size reference • Tap drill size lookup • Metric and Imperial thread support • Thread pitch information • Major, minor, and pitch diameter references • CNC threading calculation tools • Internal and external thread information • Fast search and easy filtering • Clear, shop-friendly interface • Useful for machining, fabrication, and engineering Perfect For: • CNC Machinists • Machine Shop Professionals • Engineers • Fabricators • Mechanics • Manufacturing Technicians • Engineering Students • DIY Machining Enthusiasts Keep essential thread and tap drill information at your fingertips with Thread Chart: Tap Drill & CNC. in-app purchase included Lifetime to Remove Ads Privacy Policy : https://semiconhub.in/manager/privacy.html Terms and Condition : https://semiconhub.in/manager/tcondition.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fabrication Helper at none against Thread Chart's 1. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Thread Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fabrication Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Fabrication Helper | Thread Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Penfield | Sachinbhai Surani |
In-app purchases
Fabrication Helper
No in-app purchases
Thread Chart
- Lifetime Premium$14.99
Questions
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