Comparison

Bend Master vs BendSource

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

Head to head
About

Bend Master

This professional tool calculates precise bend marks for pipes and conduits, acting as an angle gauge with real-time measurements. It offers various bend calculators, a bubble level, and camera overlay for angle measurement, saving and sharing results.

Highlights
  • Offset bend calculations
  • 3-Point & 4-Point saddle calculations
  • 90° Stub-Up & Back-to-Back calculations
  • Compound 90° bend calculations
  • Real-time angle gauge
  • Camera angle overlay
  • Save and share diagrams
Features
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Bend Master is the essential conduit bending calculator and angle gauge for electricians, plumbers, and DIYers. Measure angles with your iPhone's sensors, calculate precise bend marks in seconds, and save camera-measured results — all in one professional tool. BEND CALCULATORS THAT GET IT RIGHT • Offset — Enter your conduit size, angle, and obstacle height. Get exact shrink, spacing, and mark points with a step-by-step diagram. • 3-Point Saddle & 4-Point Saddle — Instantly calculate bend marks, rotation, and fit for crossing obstacles. No more guessing on the job site. • 90° Stub-Up & 90° Back-to-Back — Get take-up, mark spacing, and stub height for perfect corners and offsets between two surfaces. • Compound 90° (Circle, Square & Rectangle) — Master tight corners around round, square, and rectangular obstructions with exact mark spacing, take-up, and arc length. SMARTPHONE ANGLE GAUGE • Real-time roll, pitch, and horizontal line angles using the built-in motion sensors. • Bubble level view for quick flat-surface leveling. • One-tap zero calibration and angle reset for accurate relative measurements. CAMERA ANGLE OVERLAY • Point your camera at any surface to measure angles in real time. • Capture photos with angle overlays embedded, perfect for documenting measurements and sharing with your crew. WHY BENDMASTER • Clear visual diagrams that show exactly where to mark and bend. • Conduit-specific formulas with proper shrink and multiplier handling. • Save or share any diagram as an image for job-site reference. • Haptic feedback and a distraction-free dark interface for job-site use. • Works offline — no internet needed in the field. BendMaster Premium unlocks all bend types — Offset, 3-Point & 4-Point Saddles, 90° Stub-Up, 90° Back-to-Back, and Compound 90° bends — plus the camera angle gauge. Download now and take control. Premium subscription: the monthly plan includes a 3-day free trial, then auto-renews monthly. The yearly plan auto-renews yearly. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://61e557ea.bends.pages.dev/privacy-policy

About

BendSource

Features
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BendSource turns supported EMT layouts into tape-ready fractional marks while keeping the formula, bender value, rounding rule, and source visible. CALCULATE SUPPORTED EMT BENDS • Offset bends with spacing and shrink • 90° stub-ups and back-to-back 90s • 3-point saddles using sourced 45° and 60° center-angle methods TAPE-READY MARK SHEETS See numbered M1–Mn positions, bend references, spacing, and rounded inch fractions in one place. Choose the rounding increment used for the displayed marks. CHECK THE METHOD Open Formula Mode to review the substituted values, unrounded result, preset provenance, manufacturer document, cited pages, and applicability notes. USE YOUR BENDER VALUE For supported 90° methods, you can save a take-up value read from your own bender or manual. User-entered values remain clearly labeled Check Bender and are never presented as manufacturer presets. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Core calculations, saved Mark Sheets, and user presets stay on your device. BendSource has no account, ads, analytics SDK, or subscription. SCOPE Version 1 supports 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch EMT for the bend methods shown in the app. A calculated result confirms the math and selected inputs; it does not claim a physical bend, jobsite conditions, or a specific bender has been field verified. Offset calculations and the source catalog are free. One Lifetime Unlock enables the other supported calculators, saved Mark Sheets, and user presets.

Screenshots

Bend Master4 screens
BendSource4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BendSource at none against Bend Master's 3. Bend Master's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Bend Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BendSource asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bend Master versus BendSource: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBend MasterBendSource
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer博 陶冲 洪

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bend Master

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual plan$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent plan$99.99
None

BendSource

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bend Master free?
Bend Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BendSource free?
BendSource is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bend Master or BendSource have ads?
Neither Bend Master nor BendSource shows ads.

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