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Baluster Calculator Elite

Baluster Calculator Elite

Spindle and Railing Calculator

359 ratings
34 reviews
#144 in paid Utilities
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$8.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 23, 2013
  • July 3, 2026

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Developer

Cyberprodigy LLC
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About

This app calculates precise baluster spacing for handrails, accommodating both flat and sloped surfaces. It provides detailed measurements for installation, including the number of balusters, spacing between them, and marking points. Users can also switch between metric and imperial units for convenience.

✓Flat railing calculations
✓Stair railing calculations
✓Max baluster spacing input
✓Baluster width input
✓Run length input
✓Unit preference settings (inches, cm, mm)
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Baluster Calculator Elite. Based on 359 reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 20 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Saves time and money
  • 👍Accurate calculations
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 👍Helpful for stairs and railings
  • 👍Works perfectly
  • 👍Quick and simple
  • 👍Makes job quicker and easier
  • 👍Nice carpentry tool
  • 👍Good for steel fabrication
  • 👍Works in preferred measurement units
  • 👍Good visual representation
  • 👍Easy-to-follow diagrams

Negative things

  • 🐛Stops at 1/16 inch increments
  • 🐛Error when deleting previous entry
  • 🐛Well out on angled and flat runs
  • 🐛Useless for small spacings (less than 25mm)
  • 🐛Last picket was off
  • 🐛Only gives centers of balusters
  • 🐛Limited handrail options
  • 🐛Maximum spacing limited to 12 inches
  • 🐛Maximum run limited to 200 inches
  • 🐛Smallest increment 1/16 inch is useless for fillets
  • 🐛Misleading icon, doesn't show tread surface mount
  • 🐛Cannot input horizontal rake inputs
  • 🐛Only works with balusters less than 1 inch width
  • 🐛Needs update and work
  • 🐛Calculation for sloped railing with landing doesn't work
  • 🐛Not user-friendly, not as good as Android version
  • 🐛Need to place a block every time
  • 🐛Makes things take twice as long
  • 🐛Massive icon across the bottom of the screen
  • 🐛Only gives centers, not sides of spindle drop
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What's New in Baluster Calculator Elite

1.2.6

July 3, 2026

-Overall performance and compatibility improvements for the latest iOS platforms.

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Last updated on August 29, 2026.

User reviews

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I love

1000 de 1000
El pájaro carpinteroEl pájaro carpintero

Good, but…

I appreciate this app, the only glaring error is that it stops at 1/16 inch increments. On a long run the final space can be out by 3/4”. That’s a lot. I’ve been forced to redo the math manually each time to determine whether the actual spacing is bang on, or a 1/32 over or under the stated measurement. Still saves a little time… just not nearly as much. If this is fixed I will amend my review.
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N.WallN.Wall

Love it

I don’t use it often, but when I do, it’s clutch.
Canuck1stanCanuck1stan

Accurate

The app figures out centres. For faster work I would like to see the app find the end piece length without having to deduct half a picket. Picky but I did give 5 stars.
Keep up the good energyKeep up the good energy

Brilliant!

Can’t do stairs without this right every time app!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

18 issues

Stops at 1/16 inch increments

Bug

Cannot delete previous entry

Bug

Errors on subsequent calculations after initial entry

Bug

Inaccurate on angled and flat runs

Bug

Does not allow for spacing less than 25mm

Bug

Last picket is off

Bug

Only provides baluster centers

Bug

Maximum spacing limited to 12 inches

Bug

Maximum run limited to 200 inches

Bug

Smallest increment of 1/16 inch is not useful for certain tasks

Bug

Misleading icon regarding tread surface mount measurements

Bug

Cannot input horizontal rake inputs

Bug

Only works with balusters less than 1 inch width

Bug

Massive icon appears on screen

Bug

Calculation for sloped railing with landing does not work

Bug

Not as user-friendly as Android version

Bug

Requires manual placement of blocks

Bug

Provides center measurements instead of side measurements for spindle drop

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Fix 1/16 inch increment issue

Feature

Allow deletion of previous entry

Feature

Add ability to calculate end piece length without manual deduction

Feature

Add option to change baluster measurements from center to before or after

Feature

Add column function

Feature

Add ability to input horizontal rake inputs

Feature

Improve user-friendliness and add Android parity

Feature

Calculate material location directly

Feature

Allow for smaller spacing increments

Feature

Provide measurements for tread surface mount

Feature

Allow for calculation of sloped railings including landings

Feature

Provide side of spindle drop measurements

Feature

FAQ

What does the Baluster Calculator Elite app do?

This app is a specialized calculator designed to determine precise baluster spacing for both flat and sloped handrails. It simplifies the process of calculating the number of balusters, the spacing between them, and provides exact measurements for marking installation points.

What are the key features of this calculator?

Key features include calculations for flat and stair railings, inputting maximum baluster spacing, baluster width, and run length. It outputs the number of balusters, spacing between centers, number of spaces, and detailed measurements for marking. The app also allows users to switch between inches, centimeters, and millimeters.

Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What kind of projects is this app useful for?

This app is ideal for projects involving the installation of railings, such as decks, staircases, and balconies. It is particularly useful for ensuring code compliance and achieving a professional, even finish for baluster placement.

What information do I need to input for calculations?

For flat railings, you'll need to input the maximum baluster spacing, baluster width, and the total run length. For stair railings, in addition to those, you'll also need to provide the rake angle or stair rise and run measurements.