Code Snap vs TracPipe System Guide
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/
TracPipe System Guide
This application helps users calculate the correct size of flexible gas piping for installations. It supports various sizing methods and gas types, providing accurate results based on selected parameters. Users can also access updated design guides and installation instructions.
- Flexible gas piping sizing calculator
- Supports Longest Run or Branch length methods
- Calculates capacity based on gas type, pressure, and pressure drop
- Easy-to-use calculator wheel
- Access to updated Design Guide and Installation Instructions
- Find a Sales Representative feature
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This App allows the user to size the TracPipe® System Flexible Gas Piping products, to either the Longest Run or Branch length method of gas pipe sizing. Whether the installation is in TracPipe, TracPipe AP, or TracPipe PS-II CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing). The App displays the appropriate size of piping for a given capacity depending on the type of gas, supply pressure and allowable pressure drop selected by the user. By selecting the design parameters using easy drop-down menus the user then chooses the length of pipe and tubing size on the easy-to-read calculator wheel to find the capacity capable of being delivered by any of the seven sizes offered by TracPipe. Gas piping systems sized with the TracPipe Size and Capacity Calculator must be sized in accordance with the steps for the Longest Length Method or the Branch Length Method as outlined in Chapter 4 of the International Fuel Gas Code or Chapter 6 of the National Fuel Gas Code. The piping system designer must assure that the pressure drop is such that the supply pressure at the appliance is greater than or equal to the minimum pressure required by the appliance. This App provides access to multiple features including our TracPipe System Flexible Gas Piping Design Guide & Installation Instructions (D&I Guide), Price Sheet, Fitting Assembly Videos and Instructions, Contact Us Information, and our Training Portal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Snap at 87% against TracPipe System Guide's 33%. Code Snap also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). TracPipe System Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Code Snap sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TracPipe System Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.
Code Snap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Snap has 231 ratings behind it against 9, 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 TracPipe System Guide's.
Code Snap ships an update every 2 months, TracPipe System Guide every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code Snap | TracPipe System Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (231 ratings) — better | 3.8 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magnitude LLC | Omega Flex, Inc. |
Customer experience
Code Snap
TracPipe System Guide
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
TracPipe System Guide
No in-app purchases
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