Comparison

Code Snap vs CartridgeID

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

CartridgeID

Identify unknown plumbing cartridges by photo or search, reorder common parts, and place bulk orders for truck stocking. Specialists confirm matches and source parts, shipping them directly to your jobsite.

Highlights
  • Photo identification of unknown cartridges
  • Search and reorder known parts
  • Bulk orders for truck stocking
  • Direct-to-jobsite shipping
  • Support for 40+ brands
  • Real plumbing specialist identification
Features
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Stop running to the supply house for cartridges. CartridgeID is built for plumbers who need to identify the tricky ones, reorder the common ones, and stock the truck, all from one app, shipped direct to the jobsite. ONE APP FOR EVERY CARTRIDGE NEED Snap a photo of any unknown cartridge (old, worn, mystery brand, anything) and our team of real plumbing specialists identifies the exact replacement. Already know the part? Enter it in and order it directly. Need to stock the truck or shop? Place bulk orders. We handle ID, single replacements, and bulk supply runs. HOW IT WORKS Pull the cartridge out of the faucet or shower valve like you normally would. Open CartridgeID. Snap a photo, search a known part, or place a bulk order. Submit. Our human specialists confirm the exact match and source the part with pricing. We ship it direct to your jobsite. No counter waits. No guessing. WHY PLUMBERS USE CARTRIDGEID Real plumbing specialists, not AI guesses. 40+ brands supported (Moen, Delta, Kohler, Pfister, Symmons, American Standard, and more). Single units, replacement parts, or bulk truck-stocking orders. Choose your own shipping speed and cost at checkout. Direct-to-jobsite delivery. Free to start. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Submit cartridges from the truck, between calls, or at the customer's house. Track your tickets and message our specialists directly. Whether you are a solo plumber or running a shop, CartridgeID adapts to your workflow. Free to download. Free to use. You only pay for the parts you order.

Screenshots

Code Snap4 screens
CartridgeID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CartridgeID at none against Code Snap's 14. CartridgeID also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Code Snap's advantage is ratings volume (231 vs 2). 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. Code Snap sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CartridgeID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CartridgeID 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 2, 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 100% of CartridgeID's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Snap ships an update every 2 months, CartridgeID every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Code Snap versus CartridgeID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode SnapCartridgeID
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (231 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings231 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnitude LLCCODY JAMES ANCHONDO

Customer experience

Code Snap

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

CartridgeID

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
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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
None

CartridgeID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Snap free?
Code Snap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CartridgeID free?
CartridgeID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Snap or CartridgeID?
CartridgeID is rated higher. Code Snap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while CartridgeID averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Code Snap or CartridgeID have ads?
Neither Code Snap nor CartridgeID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Snap or CartridgeID?
Code Snap ships an update every 2 months, and CartridgeID every 2 weeks. Most recently, Code Snap was updated on October 14, 2026 and CartridgeID on October 14, 2026.

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