# Home Builder Pocket Reference — Valuable Home Builder Material

> Comprehensive home construction reference with illustrations, guides, and calculators. (iPhone/iPad app by Calculated Industries.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-builder-pocket-reference/id475502299 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Calculated Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/370406449)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 103 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 220 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-builder-pocket-reference/id475502299/reviews.md

## What is Home Builder Pocket Reference?

Home Builder Pocket Reference puts home construction information you need to know at your finger tips.  The app includes over 1,500 illustrations, 100 guides to building energy efficient buildings and 30 calculators to help you understand and apply the information.

The topics covered include construction administration and safety; drawings and specifications; woodworking tools, materials and methods of woodworking; leveling and grading; concrete; placing concrete; masonry; and planning, estimating and scheduling; floor and wall construction; roof framing; exterior and interior finishing; plastering, stuccoing, and ceramic tile; and paints and preservatives.

In addition, there are now four free bonus sections:
  * Project Dates & Times
  * Project Estimator
  * Sensor Angle
  * Unit Conversions

## Key features

- 1,500+ illustrations
- 100 energy-efficient building guides
- 30 construction calculators
- Woodworking tools and materials
- Concrete and masonry guides
- Estimating and scheduling tools
- Bonus project management sections

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-builder-pocket-reference/id475502299/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best

*2022-12-20*

No app is like this, very chipper and very helpful this have everything you need for construction, professional or amateur it’s set.

### 5/5 — My all in one construction source.

*2018-09-21*

This app has been a around since my first iPad, which works perfect, but totally unsupported for many years. Anyways this app kicks butt in all that it does. Download it, purchase it, even if construction is not your profession, if you have a wife with a honey-do list and a house without an HOA it’s enough of a reason to get this fine app!

### 4/5 — Good start

*2017-03-12*

App is definitely a good start, especially for DIY'ers.  Techniques change, but the base material does not.  Great info.  I would like to see some updates, tips, and tricks as well.

### 1/5 — Poor

*2015-10-06*

Not good it's just a manual from the 60's old information

### 5/5 — A LIFESAVER

*2014-07-09*

This Old House (1934) has been my family's residence for 25 years. After 26.5 yrs of marriage and 3 kids, the weasel left both house and family in disrepair. I was on my way to being a depressed, displaced homemaker. This app is giving me the knowledge, courage  and competence I need to upgrade my own house, obtain Residential Contractor licensure, become self-supporting and come to the aid of women like me.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2014-04-23*

A ton of useful information for the common do it yourselfer!  I haven't found anything about this app that I don't like.

### 4/5 — Great app!

*2013-07-03*

Great app,reasonable price, user friendly,and comes with useful calculator. but much of framing is outdated by todays standards.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2013-05-23*

So much information  in this app. I don't remember what it cost but I don't care. It was worth it!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2013-05-21*

You guys write great stuff!  Thank you!

### 5/5 — Good reference

*2013-05-16*

Great tool

## Frequently asked questions about Home Builder Pocket Reference

### What kind of information does this app provide?

This app offers comprehensive home construction information, including over 1,500 illustrations, 100 guides for building energy-efficient structures, and 30 calculators. It covers a wide range of topics from construction administration and safety to finishing and material preservation.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a vast library of illustrations, detailed guides on energy-efficient building practices, and 30 built-in calculators to help users understand and apply construction principles. It also provides information on woodworking, concrete, masonry, and various finishing techniques.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making all its features accessible without any cost to the user.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include planning and estimating projects, understanding specific construction techniques like concrete placement or roof framing, learning about woodworking tools and materials, and ensuring energy efficiency in building designs. It's also useful for on-site reference during construction.

### Does the app include any project management tools?

Yes, the app includes four free bonus sections that can assist with project management. These include tools for tracking Project Dates & Times, a Project Estimator, a Sensor Angle calculator, and Unit Conversions, which are valuable for planning and execution.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.5 — 2021-12-02

Fix to share feature

### 3.1.4 — 2021-10-04

Under the cover revision

### 3.1.3 — 2021-05-06

Updated a few images.

### 3.1.2 — 2020-07-10

* Added back button

### 3.1.1 — 2020-06-18

* Fixed minor problems with iOS13

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