Code Snap vs IPC Plumbing Code Calculator
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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/
IPC Plumbing Code Calculator
Read full descriptionHide full description
Plumbing code calculations — built for licensed plumbers, contractors, and inspectors working under the International Plumbing Code (IPC). IPC Plumbing Code Calculator puts 6 essential sizing and compliance calculators in your pocket, each one referencing the exact IPC table it's built from — so every result is defensible on an inspection. CALCULATORS • DFU Drain Sizing — Size horizontal branch and stack drains from fixture unit load (IPC Table 709.1) • Water Supply Sizing — Size supply pipes from WSFU demand (IPC Table E103.3(2)) • Vent Sizing — Size vent pipes from DFU load and developed length (IPC Table 916.1) • Trap Arm Distance — Check trap-to-vent distance compliance (IPC Table 909.1) • Grease Interceptor Sizing — Size commercial kitchen interceptors (PDI-G101 formula, IPC 1003.3.4) • Water Heater Sizing — Recommended tank size from household demand DFU Drain Sizing and Water Supply Sizing are fully free — calculate, view results, and export/share a PDF report with no restrictions. PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock Vent Sizing, Trap Arm Distance, Grease Interceptor Sizing, and Water Heater Sizing, plus full PDF export for every module. Pay once, use forever — no recurring fees. BUILT FOR THE JOB SITE • Clean, fast, single-purpose calculators — no clutter • Generate professional PDF reports to share with clients or inspectors • Built-in reference tables for every module • Works offline • Available in English and Spanish IPC Plumbing Code Calculator is a reference and estimation tool. All calculations should be verified against the plumbing code edition adopted by your local jurisdiction before use in construction. Some states and municipalities adopt the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) or amend IPC tables locally.
Screenshots
Verdict
Code Snap and IPC Plumbing Code Calculator are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and IPC Plumbing Code Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Code Snap | IPC Plumbing Code Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magnitude LLC | V PUGAZHENTHI |
In-app purchases
Code Snap
- Main Line Sizing$8.991 Year
- Main Line Sizing$9.991 Year
- UPC / IPC Tables$14.991 Year
Show 5 moreShow fewer
- 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
IPC Plumbing Code Calculator
- PLUMBING PRO$7.99
Questions
Is Code Snap free?
Is IPC Plumbing Code Calculator free?
Do Code Snap or IPC Plumbing Code Calculator have ads?
Other comparisons















