Comparison

Pipe Calc vs Calc Tools

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

Head to head
About

Pipe Calc

Features
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Pipe Calc is an offset calculator built for pipefitters, plumbers, and steamfitters. Simple offsets, rolling offsets, cut length with fitting takeouts, and slope - in feet, inches, and fractions, the way your tape reads. One-time purchase for Pro. No ads. No subscription. - Simple offsets with any fitting angle (45, 22.5, 60, custom) - Rolling offsets: true offset, travel, and roll angle - Cut length with takeout charts for standard fittings - Slope / grade calculations - Reference Data: offline ASME pipe schedules & weights, fitting takeouts, flanges, gaskets, valves, line blanks - Fraction-first input and results to 1/16" - Big, glove-friendly controls Built to replace subscription pipe trade calculators with honest one-time pricing.

About

Calc Tools

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A practical construction calculator for carpenters, builders and contractors. Work out concrete quantities, stair dimensions and baluster spacing from the measurements you already have. Whether you're framing a wall, planning a deck or estimating a concrete pour, Calc Tools brings 16 everyday calculators together on your iPhone and iPad. Choose a tool, enter your dimensions and get a clear result with a diagram to guide your measurements. PLAN YOUR NEXT JOB • Concrete: estimate slab volume or concrete for round posts, holes and circular pads, including a waste allowance. • Stairs: find riser and tread counts, riser height, total run, pitch and an overall stringer-span estimate. • Balusters: work out a count and equal clear gaps from your span, baluster width and maximum gap. • Decking: estimate board count and total purchase length with an allowance for waste. • Gravel, soil and asphalt: estimate volume for paths, beds and other projects. Use your chosen density to calculate gravel or asphalt weight. CHECK DIMENSIONS AND LAYOUTS • Check Square: find the diagonal, area and perimeter for a rectangular layout. • Right Triangle: solve missing sides and angles from the measurements you know. • Pitch: calculate slope and angle from rise and run. • Equal Spacing: lay out evenly spaced points by count or target spacing. • Raked Wall: calculate full wall heights at stud positions from heights or pitch. • Running Dimensions: turn a starting measurement and interval into a list of layout marks. • Dumpy Level: calculate reduced levels from benchmark and staff readings. • Area: calculate rectangular area with an optional waste allowance. METRIC AND IMPERIAL MEASUREMENTS Work in millimeters, meters, inches, or feet and inches. Enter mixed fractions and choose inch display accuracy from 1/2 to 1/64. Convert your entered measurements between units while retaining their full calculation precision. READY WHEN YOU NEED IT Calculations work offline. Find a tool with search and categories, keep favorites within reach, and save named calculations with their inputs and results. Reopen a saved calculation or share the result with your crew. All 16 tools are included. No account, subscriptions or in-app purchases. Light and dark appearances keep the interface clear on iPhone and iPad. Results are estimates. Verify dimensions, material allowances and local building requirements before use. Raked-wall heights and stringer spans require separate cutting and fitting allowances.

Screenshots

Pipe Calc4 screens
Calc Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pipe Calc at 13.0 against Calc Tools's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Pipe Calc versus Calc Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipe CalcCalc Tools
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGun woo KimBond Innovations LTD

In-app purchases

None

Pipe Calc

No in-app purchases

None

Calc Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipe Calc free?
Pipe Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calc Tools free?
Calc Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pipe Calc or Calc Tools have ads?
Neither Pipe Calc nor Calc Tools shows ads.

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