Toolbox vs QuickCalc Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Toolbox
This app provides a suite of essential calculation and measurement tools for tradespeople. It includes solvers for common construction tasks like decking and roofing, alongside digital tools like augmented reality measuring and a spirit level. Designed by a builder, it aims to speed up job completion.
- Construction Solvers
- Augmented Reality Measuring
- Digital Spirit Level
- Angle Gauge
- Roofing Estimator
- Concrete & Tile Quantities
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Keep practical building calculators and measuring tools together in Toolbox. Work in metric or imperial units with labelled inputs, original reference diagrams and clear calculation results. CALCULATORS • Square-up and triangle calculations • Decking, balustrades and stairs • Concrete volume and material estimates • Tile quantities and running measurements • Roofing calculations MEASURING TOOLS • Camera-based 3D Measure on supported devices • Sliding bevel • Angle gauge and spirit level Save useful calculations and share results. Choose a light, dark or system appearance, and find the original tools in a clear native menu. Small contextual banner ads may appear outside the tool controls. Remove banner ads with an optional one-time Remove Ads purchase. Restore Purchases in More restores existing purchases. No subscription or app account is required.
QuickCalc Pro
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QuickCalc Pro is the construction calculator built by a builder, for builders. Fast, accurate material estimates right on your phone — no internet needed. 10 PURPOSE-BUILT CALCULATORS Concrete Volume, Brickwork, Timber Framing, Stairs, Tiles, Roofing, Fencing, Retaining Walls, Paint and Excavation. BUILT FOR AUSTRALIAN TRADES Metric and imperial support. NCC compliance checking for stairs. Australian standard brick, block, and timber sizes. Material quantities in real-world units — bags, sheets, lineal metres. KEY FEATURES Multi-shape and multi-wall calculations. Wastage allowances built in. Save and review calculation history. Works completely offline. Built in Queensland, Australia.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickCalc Pro at none against Toolbox's 1. QuickCalc Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuickCalc Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Toolbox | QuickCalc Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wahlu Labs Pty Ltd | HANE MATTHEW ERAN |
In-app purchases
Toolbox
- Removal of Ads$2.99
QuickCalc Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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