Code Snap vs Fall Check
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/
Fall Check
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FallCheck is a simple, accurate slope and gradient measurement tool for plumbers, builders, and site engineers. Using your phone's built-in sensors, FallCheck measures the angle of a pipe or surface and instantly tells you whether it falls within your required gradient range - no spirit level, no calculations, no guesswork. KEY FEATURES Measure pipe slope and fall directly on site Enter your own gradient requirements (e.g. 1:40, 1:80, 1:150) Instant pass/fail result with clear visual feedback One-time calibration for accurate readings on your device Wrong-direction warning if the phone is facing the wrong way PRO FEATURES Save unlimited custom gradient standards for quick reuse Measurement history for every job Export professional PDF reports for compliance records WHO IS IT FOR FallCheck is built for plumbers, drainage contractors, groundworkers, building inspectors, and anyone who needs to verify pipe fall, drain gradient, or slope compliance on site. Compliance values are entered by you, based on your local building regulations or project specification. FallCheck provides the measurement - you apply the standard. No ads. No data collection. No subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fall Check at 13.0 against Code Snap's 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
Both are free to download. Code Snap sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Fall Check sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Code Snap | Fall Check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (231 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magnitude LLC | Stefanus van de Wetering |
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
Fall Check
- Fall Check Pro$1.99
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