Comparison

Arc & Arch Layout Calculator vs FabCalc

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

Head to head
About

Arc & Arch Layout Calculator

Features
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Arc & Arch Layout Calculator is the precision toolkit every carpenter, joiner, mason, stonemason, builder and DIY enthusiast needs to lay out perfect arches and curves on any job — without complex trigonometry and without ever pulling string from a nail. TWO PROFESSIONAL CALCULATORS IN ONE APP Large Arc Layout Set out a large-radius arc inside any confined space — an opening, a wall, a panel or a curved trim run. Enter the chord width plus either the rise (height) or radius and instantly see: • Sweep angle, arc length, slice and full-circle area • Inside arc mark-out — heights every increment from chord centre out • Outside arc mark-out with optional outer offset • An interactive set-out diagram you can pinch to zoom and drag to pan • A printable template with automatic A4, Letter, A3, A2 and A1 page-fit guidance • A bonus calculator that derives width, height, length and area from radius and sweep angle Gothic Arch Layout Design true masonry arches with mathematical precision. Choose equilateral, lancet or drop arches — the app classifies them automatically — and instantly receive every dimension you need: • Inner and outer radius, inner and outer height • Triangle chord and triangle drop for the gothic set-out • Intrados and extrados arc lengths • Setout mark-out heights from centre out • Voussoirs: full unit count per side, inner and outer arc per voussoir, plus a dedicated keystone diagram • Optional full-scale keystone and voussoir templates ready to print EVERY MEASUREMENT, METRIC OR IMPERIAL Every input switches instantly between Metric (mm) and Imperial (feet, inches and 1/16 to 15/16 fractions). Imperial inputs use clean three-wheel pickers — feet, inches, fraction — so a 6 ft 3 1/2 in chord takes seconds. INTERACTIVE DIAGRAMS YOU CAN ACTUALLY READ Every calculation is paired with a crisp, vector-quality diagram. Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, double-tap to fit, and use the live measure tool to read distances off the drawing. EXPORT TO PDF FOR THE WORKSHOP One tap exports a complete multi-page PDF: a tidy summary page with all your inputs and results, followed by every diagram on its own page — perfect for printing the template at full scale or sharing with the team. NATIVE iOS DESIGN • Built with SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad • Works completely offline • Saves your last inputs automatically • No accounts, no subscriptions, no ads • Respects Dynamic Type and Dark Mode Stop guessing. Calculate, lay out, print and build — accurately, every time.

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FabCalc

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The flat pattern calculator your fab shop needs — cylinders, cone gores, duct wraps, and more. Fully offline. No account. No ads. Stop laying out cone gores by hand on the table. Stop guessing developed length on a duct wrap. FabCalc generates shop-ready flat pattern drawings and 1:1 DXF files for common fabricated shapes. WHAT'S INSIDE • Cylinder wrap — full shell and partial segments • Half-pipe sleeve — 180° cylinder segments • Cone / frustum gore — annular sector with slant length and arc development • Rectangular duct wrap — four-panel strip with bend lines and bend allowance • Live 2D preview — cut profile, bend lines, roll direction, dimensions • DXF export — AutoCAD R12 ASCII, layered (CUT, BEND, ROLL, TEXT), 1:1 scale • PDF job sheet — drawing, inputs, calculated values, notes • Saved jobs — reopen and edit patterns locally WHO IT'S FOR Fabricators, sheet metal workers, pipe fitters, boilermakers, plasma/laser operators, and shop owners who need accurate flat patterns without desktop CAD. FREE vs PRO Free forever: all shape inputs, live preview, calculated values, warnings, and DXF cut-file export. Pro unlocks PDF job sheets and unlimited saved jobs. One-time purchase or subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. Manage in your Apple ID Subscription Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doublevision.company/privacy NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. NO DATA COLLECTION. FabCalc works on the layout table, at the plasma table, in the truck. Everything runs locally.

Screenshots

Arc & Arch Layout Calculator4 screens
FabCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FabCalc at Free against Arc & Arch Layout Calculator's $1.99. Arc & Arch Layout Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

FabCalc is free to download; Arc & Arch Layout Calculator costs $1.99 up front. FabCalc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Arc & Arch Layout Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Arc & Arch Layout Calculator versus FabCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArc & Arch Layout CalculatorFabCalc
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav ZhirnovDouble Vision USA LLC

In-app purchases

None

Arc & Arch Layout Calculator

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FabCalc

Subscriptions2
  • FabCalc Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • FabCalc Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Fab Shop Bundle$119.99
  • ShopCalc Pro Lifetime$129.99

Questions

Is Arc & Arch Layout Calculator free?
Arc & Arch Layout Calculator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FabCalc free?
FabCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arc & Arch Layout Calculator or FabCalc have ads?
Neither Arc & Arch Layout Calculator nor FabCalc shows ads.

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