# Home Builder Pocket Reference — user reviews > 23 indexed App Store user reviews of Home Builder Pocket Reference by Calculated Industries, rated 4.70/5 from 103 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-builder-pocket-reference/id475502299/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-builder-pocket-reference/id475502299.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 85 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (3 of 23) ### 5/5 — Great App *2012-04-02* This might just be the app that I use the most. Well worth the money. ### 5/5 — Home Builders *2012-02-22* Good app,great formulas for quick reference ### 5/5 — Review *2012-02-19* Great app ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Poor *2015-10-06* Not good it's just a manual from the 60's old information ### 1/5 — Only me *2013-03-19* Very basic and not much help to someone that has any knowledge of construction. ### 1/5 — What book was this copied from? *2013-01-06* I wouldn't if I were you! Seems like it was all copied from a book, pictures and all. Super basic info. ### 2/5 — Terrible drawings *2012-11-22* The text and explanations are good, but the drawings are hand drawn - not very well - and hard to read. I wish the author had used CAD. ### 2/5 — Not as good as others *2011-11-01, version 1.0* There are only description no calc program's you can obtain all info online no need to buy this 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. ### 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 but much of framing is outdated by todays standards. ### 4/5 — OK with calculators *2013-02-10* This app is only worth it if you purchase the add on calculators. The rest of the information is extremely basic and somewhat outdated. If you are trying to learn how to build a better idea would be to get the book "Modern Carpentry". On the other hand, the calculators that come with this app (addon's) are extremely useful for the amateur and probuilder. ### 4/5 — Home builder *2012-03-22* I'm a beginner. But I like the app ### 4/5 — Remodeling *2012-02-18* I am a remodeling contractor in South West Florida and have been in construction for about 37 years this is a very good app for me as it allows me to get a quick grasp on costs for estimating purposes. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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! ### 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. ### 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 ### 5/5 — Understanding construction *2013-02-11, version 1.2* As a Decorator/Handyman understanding how i.e. Foundation, Walls, Floors and Roofs are constructed this app is really good studying the content and information entailed in this app helps to carry out task more confidently. Lots to overview sound clear information. ### 5/5 — Great app A+ *2012-10-10* Perfect reference ### 5/5 — House framing *2012-07-04* 5 star --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*