Code Snap vs General Pipe Cleaners
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
General Pipe Cleaners
This app allows users to connect to specialized camera equipment for inspecting pipes. It provides a tool for viewing live feeds and managing inspections, designed for professionals in the plumbing industry.
- Connect to Gen-Eye Cameras
- View live camera feeds
- Manage pipe inspections
- Professional plumbing tool
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Connect to our Gen-Eye Cameras with the General Pipe Cleaners App. The toughest tools down the line.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: General Pipe Cleaners at none against Code Snap's 14. General Pipe Cleaners also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Code Snap's advantage is ratings volume (231 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Code Snap sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. General Pipe Cleaners asks for nothing beyond the download.
General Pipe Cleaners holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Snap has 231 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Code Snap ships an update every 2 months, General Pipe Cleaners every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code Snap | General Pipe Cleaners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (231 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magnitude LLC | General Wire Spring Company |
Customer experience
Code Snap
General Pipe Cleaners
In-app purchases
Code Snap
- Monthly Access$0.991 Month
- Monthly Access$2.991 Month
- Main Line Sizing$8.991 Year
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- 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
General Pipe Cleaners
No in-app purchases
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