Comparison

Code Snap vs Mako Assist

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

Head to head
About

Code Snap

Access essential plumbing code data and calculations on the go. This app provides quick access to UPC & IPC tables, water line sizing, and fitting take-offs, streamlining fieldwork for plumbing professionals.

Highlights
  • UPC & IPC code tables
  • Water line sizing calculator
  • DWV & H2O fitting take-offs
  • Interactive results
  • Color-coded data
  • Field-optimized interface
  • Share code and take-off values
Features
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An all-in-one plumbing reference built for professionals who need fast, reliable code data on the job. Code Snap combines UPC & IPC tables, fitting take-offs, and water line sizing into a single streamlined app designed for real-world use in the field. Quickly access the plumbing data you rely on without digging through books or PDFs. Whether you’re sizing pipe, laying out a system, or verifying clearances, Code Snap provides practical, jobsite-ready reference you can trust. Subscriptions Code Snap offers multiple subscription options, including individual feature access or a single subscription that unlocks all tools. Available options include: • UPC & IPC – Core plumbing tables, data, and code references • Main Line – UPC & IPC water line sizing calculator • Fitting Take Off – DWV & H2O fitting take-off dimensions • Unlock All – Access to all Code Snap features A subscription is required to unlock full access to app content. Features • Quick access to core plumbing tables • Toggle instantly between UPC & IPC • Water main and branch sizing calculations • DWV and H2O fitting take-offs • Interactive instant results • Color-coded per national standards • Editable take-off values • One-handed, field-optimized interface • Share code and take off values What’s Included • Waste, water, and hot water tank sizing • Grease interceptor sizing • Meter, main, vent, and trap arm sizing • Pipe bracing requirements • Fuel gas BTU loads and pipe sizing • Medical gas sizing, codes, and pressures (UPC only) • Roof drain sizing (UPC only) • ADA restroom diagrams and requirements • Interactive wet venting diagrams (vertical and horizontal) Fitting Libraries • No-Hub Cast Iron • ABS & PVC Plastic • Pro-Press Copper • DWV Sweat fittings • H2O Sweat fittings • 90s, 45s, tees, flanges, wyes, combination fittings, fixture crosses, and more Important Note Code Snap is an independent reference tool created for plumbers and plumbing professionals, based on publicly available data and established code principles. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by IAPMO, ICC, or any regulatory authority. Always verify requirements with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for your project. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mako Assist

This utility app simplifies backflow testing by wirelessly capturing test values via Bluetooth. Testers can easily input necessary information to generate professional reports, even offline. It eliminates the need for manual note-taking, streamlining the reporting process.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth data capture
  • Automatic labeling of test values
  • Professional report generation
  • Offline reporting capability
  • Streamlined testing workflow
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The Mako Assist app allows backflow testers to ditch the notepad! Through the power of Bluetooth technology (included in every Mako) Backflow test values are automatically sent to your phone where they are labeled and prepared for reporting. Mako Assist allows testers to easily input essential information to generate a professional report with or without an internet connection! Look forward to Testing!

Screenshots

Code Snap4 screens
Mako Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Snap at 87% against Mako Assist's 33%. Code Snap also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (231 vs 8). Mako Assist's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Code Snap sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mako Assist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Snap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Snap has 231 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Code Snap's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mako Assist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Snap ships an update every 2 months, Mako Assist every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Code Snap versus Mako Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode SnapMako Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (231 ratings) — better3.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings231 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnitude LLCArbiter Incorporated

Customer experience

Code Snap

All ratings231 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

Mako Assist

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Code Snap

Subscriptions12
  • Monthly Access$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Main Line Sizing$8.991 Year
Show 9 more
  • Monthly Access2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Main Line Sizing$9.991 Year
  • UPC / IPC Tables$14.991 Year
  • Monthly Access2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Fitting Take Offs$14.991 Year
  • UPC / IPC Tables$19.991 Year
  • Fitting Take Offs$19.991 Year
  • All Plumbing Tools$29.991 Year
  • All Plumbing Tools$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Mako Assist

One-time3
  • Apprentice$4.99
  • Journeyman$14.99
  • Master$29.99

Questions

Is Code Snap free?
Code Snap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mako Assist free?
Mako Assist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Snap or Mako Assist?
Code Snap is rated higher. Code Snap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Mako Assist averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Code Snap or Mako Assist have ads?
Neither Code Snap nor Mako Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Snap or Mako Assist?
Code Snap ships an update every 2 months, and Mako Assist every 7 months. Most recently, Code Snap was updated on October 22, 2026 and Mako Assist on October 24, 2026.

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