Comparison

Fabrication Helper vs Thread Chart

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Fraction, decimal, and metric conversion
  • Common pipe size lookup
  • Structural shape reference
  • Linear cut planning
  • Bolt circle layout
  • Equal spacing calculation
Features
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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

About

Thread Chart

Features
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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

Screenshots

Fabrication Helper3 screens
Thread Chart4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thread Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fabrication Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Fabrication Helper versus Thread Chart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFabrication HelperThread Chart
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin PenfieldSachinbhai Surani

In-app purchases

None

Fabrication Helper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Thread Chart

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99

Questions

Is Fabrication Helper free?
Fabrication Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thread Chart free?
Thread Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fabrication Helper or Thread Chart have ads?
Neither Fabrication Helper nor Thread Chart shows ads.

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