Comparison

PipeFall vs PipeGrade

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

Head to head
About

PipeFall

Features
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Tired of flipping through code books on the job just to size a drain? PipeFall turns fixture counts and pipe runs into code-referenced sizes in seconds. Here's how it works: pick your code, add your fixtures or enter your run, and PipeFall returns the minimum pipe size, the required slope, and a pass-or-fail check against the exact table it used. Done. No accounts. No uploads. No tracking. Everything happens on your iPhone. Whether you're roughing in a bathroom, sizing a building drain, or checking a trap arm before the inspector arrives, PipeFall is built to be the fastest way to get the number right the first time. It covers drainage fixture unit sizing, water supply sizing with Hunter's curve, drainage slope and fall in every common format, vent and trap arm checks, pipe offsets and rolling offsets, pipe volume and weight, and thermal expansion. Every table is based on the 2021 International Plumbing Code, so the sizes match what the inspector checks against. You can even set your iPhone on the pipe and use it as a slope level, then send the reading straight into the calculator. Every result is referenced to the code table behind it, so you can always show your work. Save jobs, group your calculations, and export a clean PDF for the file or the client. PipeFall runs 100% offline โ€” no data collection, no ads, no sign-in. 3-day free trial, then $1.99/week. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://taxlite.net/pipe_fall/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://taxlite.net/pipe_fall/privacy.html

About

PipeGrade

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a practical pipe-slope gauge for plumbing, drainage, sewer, and DWV work. PipeGrade helps plumbers, contractors, installers, and DIY users plan runs, measure grade, and keep organized field records. Measure live slope with the motion sensors, calibrate flat and side-edge placements separately, check direction and stability, lock readings, and save them to a pipe run. Calculate slope, fall, horizontal run, or end elevation, then generate station and invert-elevation schedules. Organize projects with notes and field photos, and export field-ready PDF or CSV reports. Supports metric and imperial units, including percent, degrees, in/ft, mm/m, and 1:X. Project data stays on your device unless you choose to export or share it. No account, ads, or subscription. An optional one-time Lifetime Pro purchase unlocks the complete workflow. PipeGrade is a field calculation and documentation aid, not an approval, certification, or substitute for local codes. Verify final work using calibrated equipment and the methods required by your authority and project documents. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pipe-grade-privacy-policy.164354133.workers.dev/

Screenshots

PipeFall4 screens
PipeGrade4 screens

Verdict

The call

PipeFall and PipeGrade are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PipeFall sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PipeGrade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PipeFall versus PipeGrade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipeFallPipeGrade
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZHENGQIAO JIANGLinfeng He

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PipeFall

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99
1 purchases

PipeGrade

One-time1
  • PipeGrade Pro Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is PipeFall free?
PipeFall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PipeGrade free?
PipeGrade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PipeFall or PipeGrade have ads?
Neither PipeFall nor PipeGrade shows ads.

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