Comparison

RoofCalc vs METLAM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RoofCalc

This app assists roofing and framing carpenters with complex calculations for various roof types and stud walls. It offers metric and imperial unit conversion, a standard calculator, and the ability to share results via email or message. Optimized for iPhones and iPads, it's designed for ease of use by construction professionals.

Highlights
  • Hipped, gabled, and single-pitch roof calculations
  • Stud wall calculations and estimating
  • Metric and imperial unit conversion
  • Standard calculator and quick converter
  • Print, email, or message results
  • Default value settings
Features
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Roofing and Framing carpentry Calculator. Developed by carpenters and used by professional carpenters, contractors, builders and other construction professionals around the world. An indispensable roof tool for roofing construction. Easy to use - no complex steps to remember. Set default values for the most commonly used values. Metric and imperial at the touch of a button. CALCULATIONS INCLUDE : Hipped, gabled and single-pitch roofs: ◆ Lengths ; ◆ Angles; ◆ Heights; ◆ layout; ◆ Birdsmouth ◆ Pitch (various); ◆ Roof Pitch Factor; ◆ Adjust calculations for a plate higher on one side; ◆ Roof surfaces ; ◆ Stud Wall Calculations & Estimating ; ◆ Other timber layouts ; ALSO:- ◆Easy-to-use standard calculator - common functions for quick calculation. ◆ Quick converter - lengths, areas, volumes: Metric and US/Imperial ◆ Print, email or message lists and even take notes on the first ; Optimised for all iPhones and iPads in portrait mode. INFOGUIDE : Infoguide is part of a small construction company based in Western Australia and this app was created by a former carpenter for our team of carpenters. We use it and believe it will be as useful to other carpenters as it has been to us. Terms of Service: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

METLAM

Features
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The Metlam Australia App is designed to assist you through the installation process of installing a quality Metlam Australia commercial washroom accessory. You will have access to step by step easy to follow installation videos plus discover a complete library of resources for our extensive product range including line drawings, product specifications, product images, refit files, as well as cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting tutorials. You will also have access to Metlam Australia’s after sales support that will assist you with your warranty lodgment's and service claims.

Screenshots

RoofCalc4 screens
METLAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: METLAM at none against RoofCalc's 2. METLAM also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RoofCalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. METLAM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RoofCalc versus METLAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoofCalcMETLAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfoguide Pty LtdMetlam Australia PTY LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RoofCalc

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$12.991 Year
None

METLAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoofCalc free?
RoofCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is METLAM free?
METLAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RoofCalc or METLAM have ads?
Neither RoofCalc nor METLAM shows ads.

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