Pocket Welder Helper

Name: Pocket Welder Helper
Rating: 4.32 (410 reviews)
Author: Josh Butcher

By: Josh Butcher App

Welding calculator, MIG TIG Stick settings, fabrication & shop tools

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

128,495 ▲ 169

Data as of 2026-08-11

Rating:

4.32 +1

(410)

Version:

12.0.0

Last updated: 2026-08-06

Ranking

#194,529 ▼ 651

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Pocket Welder Helper – Welding Calculator, Settings & Shop Tools. A professional welding calculator and reference app for welders, fabricators, metal workers, and welding students. It covers MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core settings, material thickness, gas flow, wire speed & amperage guides, TIG tungsten chart, welding position charts, weight calculators, bend allowances, and live pattern previews. It also includes fabrication calculators (DXF exports, base plates, bolt hole patterns), job quotes, favorites, daily welding tips, and offline access.

Designed by a welder-turned-software engineer, this tool is built for real shop use, 100% offline, and supports imperial and metric units. It’s suitable for professionals, shop owners, students, and weekend fabricators. With 100,000+ downloads, it has become a trusted pocket welding toolbox. Upgrade to Pro to remove ads and unlock full tools for daily professional use.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

12.0.0 Last updated: 2026-08-06

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Creation date:

2014-05-16

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Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

38.65MB

Email:

jo*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 194,529 ▼ 651

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Josh Butcher

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jkb.PocketWelderHelper

Email:

jo*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://pocketwelderhelper.com/

User Reviews

Pocket Welder Helper is valued for its consolidated welding data and easy, quick-reference design that helps both beginners and pros, and is used as an instructional tool. However, users repeatedly cite intrusive ads and reliability problems introduced by updates, including crashes and settings not opening. Some also report update/store issues and frustration with ads persisting even when paying. Overall, it offers strong content but is hampered by monetization practices and stability challenges.

Pros

Provides quick starting points for welding settings with helpful charts and information.
Easy to use and serves as a comprehensive, one-stop reference for welding data.
Helpful for beginners and pros alike; widely used as an instructional tool.
Long-running resource that remains useful over years.

Cons

Intrusive ads, including frequent full-screen video ads with timers.
Stability issues: crashes and features not opening after updates (e.g., Tig settings).
Update and app-store issues: updates not appearing or causing failures.
Ads persist even for paying users; monetization undermines user experience.

Recent reviews

Another great app ruined with bloat, ads, and a ridiculous subscription model. I do not want articles. I do not want a store. I do NOT want an "AI Weld Assistant". I just want a quick reference for weld settings.