Comparison

PlantCalculator vs PipeAtlas

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

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PlantCalculator

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The nameplate reads "52.7 kg/cm²G." Your reference is in psi. The formula wants MPa. You can stop doing that conversion in your head. Plant Calculator brings together the calculations used every day in refinery and chemical plant equipment inspection — one app, built for the field. ■ Type the number on the nameplate, as-is Every input field has a unit selector. Enter kg/cm²G, psi or bar exactly as written, and the app does the conversion. If you think in kg/cm², set it as your default in Settings and every screen opens that way. 15 categories, 65 units. ■ Works where there's no signal Inside a vessel, inside a tank — every calculation runs entirely on your device. ■ Enter only what you already know - Pick a nominal size and schedule, and OD and wall are filled in (ASME/JIS, 45 sizes) - Pick a material and temperature, and the allowable stress is interpolated and filled in (9 materials) No more flipping through dimension tables. ■ Main features - Quick Check: from pipe and inspection data, review original wall, required thickness, corrosion rate, remaining life and thickness margin together - Required thickness: minimum wall for piping and pressure vessels under internal pressure (JIS B 8265 / High Pressure Gas (KHK), ASME Sec.VIII Div.1, ASME B31.3; cylinders, heads, straight pipe and elbows) - Corrosion rate & remaining life from previous/current thickness and elapsed years - Metal loss check: average, minimum and variation from readings, with simplified general and local metal-loss checks - Vertical tower check: internal pressure, dead weight, wind and seismic (static seismic coefficient method); checks tension and compression for operating and shutdown cases and shows a reference thickness. Skirt included - External pressure: simplified allowable external pressure check for cylinders - Nozzle reinforcement: area replacement method - Relief valve sizing: required orifice area based on API 520 - Piping: support span, pressure drop and velocity - Vessel: flange, bolt torque, flat plate, cone and support loads - Surface area: outer area of pipe, elbow, head and reducer; add count and insulation thickness for painting/cladding area and a material estimate - Tank / line totals: connect elements to sum area, volume and weight - Thermal expansion from temperature difference - Calculator + equation solver: scientific calculator (trigonometry, logs, powers, roots, memory, EE input, DEG/RAD) that also solves simultaneous equations in x, y and z - Unit conversion: 15 categories, including multiplication and division with units (e.g. 200 mm × 200 mm = 0.04 m²) - Size quick reference: NPS to OD, wall, ID, volume and pipe weight - Pipe dimension lookup: pick a size to see OD and wall per schedule (ASME B36.10M/B36.19M / JIS, physical dimension reference values) - Flange rating check: enter the rated pressure from your standard and compare with design pressure (ASME B16.5, etc.; rating table not bundled) - Material list: temperature-dependent allowable stress reference values (based on High Pressure Gas example standards) - Glossary for inspection and design terms - Calculation history: save, delete and copy as CSV - 8 languages (Japanese, English, Español, Português, 한국어, Deutsch, العربية, Русский), dark mode ■ Important This app is a supporting tool for design and inspection. Formulas are representative, and allowable stresses, dimensions and ratings are approximate reference values. Always verify against the official formulas and latest values of the applicable codes (JIS B 8265 / High Pressure Gas example standards / ASME Sec.II Part D / B16.5 / B36.10M, etc.) before making any decision. Do not rely on this app's results alone.

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PipeAtlas

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PipeAtlas is a professional piping engineering reference app for piping engineers, mechanical engineers, designers, fabricators, and inspectors. Access essential piping dimensions, weights, and engineering data anytime — in the office, workshop, or field. PipeAtlas provides a comprehensive database covering flanges, fittings, valves, pipes, gaskets, branch connections, fasteners, and piping design references based on international standards. FEATURES • Pipe dimensions and weights • Flange dimensions and weights • Pipe fitting dimensions and weights • Valve dimensions and face-to-face data • Gasket and fastener reference data • Piping component lookup • Engineering design references DATA COVERAGE PipeAtlas covers commonly used piping components and standards: 1. Flanges 1.1 ASME B16.5 Flanges • Weld Neck Flange • Slip-On Flange • Blind Flange • Threaded Flange • Socket Weld Flange • Lap Joint Flange 1.2 ASME B16.47 Flanges • Series A Flanges • Series B Flanges • Weld Neck Flange • Blind Flange 1.3 API 6A Flanges • Type 6B • Type 6BX 1.4 Other Flange Standards • ASME B16.36 Orifice Flanges • ASME Compact Flanges • EN 1092-1 Flanges • BS 10 Flanges • Hub and Clamp Connections 2. Pipe Fittings 2.1 ASME B16.9 Butt Weld Fittings • Elbows • Tees • Reducers • Caps 2.2 ASME B16.11 Forged Fittings • Threaded Fittings • Socket Weld Fittings 3. Valves ASME B16.10 Valve Dimensions Supported valve types: • Gate Valve • Globe Valve • Ball Valve • Check Valve • Butterfly Valve • Control Valve Including: • Flanged Valves • Butt Weld Valves • Threaded Valves • Socket Weld Valves 4. Line Blinds & Spacers ASME B16.48 Line Blanks • Spectacle Blind • Line Spade • Spacer • RTJ Ring Types 5. Welded Branch Connections Supported components: • Weldolet • Sockolet • Threadolet • Elbolet • Latrolet • Nipoflange • Flanged Branch Connections 6. Gaskets Supported gasket data: • Flat Ring Gaskets • Spiral Wound Gaskets • RTJ Gaskets (ASME B16.21) • Type R / RX / BX Rings 7. Pipes Pipe dimensions based on: • ASME B36.10M • ASME B36.19M Including: • Pipe by Schedule • Pipe by Wall Thickness 8. Fasteners • ISO Nuts • UNC Nuts 9. Design References Engineering references include: • ASME Composite Dimensions • Pipe Flexibility Reference • Pipe Leg Calculation • Pipe Loop Calculation • Safe Pipe Spans • Safe Pipe Spacing SUPPORTED STANDARDS • ASME B16.5 • ASME B16.9 • ASME B16.10 • ASME B16.11 • ASME B16.36 • ASME B16.47 • ASME B16.48 • ASME B16.21 • ASME B36.10M • ASME B36.19M • API 6A • EN 1092-1 • BS 10 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PlantCalculator4 screens
PipeAtlas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlantCalculator at none against PipeAtlas's 3. PlantCalculator also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). PipeAtlas's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. PipeAtlas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PlantCalculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
PlantCalculator versus PipeAtlas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlantCalculatorPipeAtlas
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyo IidaShenzhen Seize Times E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

PlantCalculator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PipeAtlas

Subscriptions2
  • PipeAtlas Pro One Month$1.991 Month
  • PipeAtlas Pro One Year$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • PipeAtlas Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is PlantCalculator free?
PlantCalculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PipeAtlas free?
PipeAtlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlantCalculator or PipeAtlas have ads?
PlantCalculator shows ads; PipeAtlas does not.

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