Comparison

Construction Calculator vs Chalk

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

Head to head
About

Construction Calculator

This app is a powerful calculator designed for construction and woodworking professionals, as well as students. It simplifies calculations involving feet, inches, and fractions, offering conversions between various measurement units and displaying equations and results simultaneously. Advanced features are available through optional in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Decimal to fraction converter
  • Fraction to decimal conversion
  • Simultaneous equation and result display
  • Advanced editing capabilities
  • Today Screen integration
  • Support for multiple dimensional formats
Features
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Award Winning Feet Inch Fraction Construction Calculator for iPhone and iPad. Designed with simplicity, usability and beauty in mind! FEATURES: - Elegant & Intuitive interface - Decimal to fraction converter - Fraction to decimal conversion - Displays both the equation & the result at the same time - Advanced editing by easily going back and forth - Can be added to Today Screen Ideal for those who work in construction, woodworking and for students to check up their homework! If you are looking for more advanced features you can upgrade to one or more of the following: - Stairs Calculator - Common Rafter Calculator - Hip/Valley Rafter Calculator - Triangle Calculator - Circular Calculator - Arc Calculator - Work in and convert between all building dimensional formats: feet-inch-fractions, inch fraction, yards, decimal feet (10th, 100th), decimal inches and metric (km, m, cm, mm) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chalk

This construction calculator handles metric and imperial units seamlessly, offering specialized tools for various trades like framing, tiling, and concrete work. It features an AI advisor for job guidance and works offline, ensuring accessibility on any job site.

Highlights
  • Metric and imperial unit support
  • Specialized trade calculators (stairs, rafters, concrete, etc.)
  • AI Advisor for job guidance
  • Offline functionality
  • Adjustable fraction precision
  • Saved projects
Features
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Type feet, inches and fractions the way you say them. Chalk's keypad takes 5 ft 3 1/2 in on one line, with one-tap fraction keys for 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16, and answers in feet, inches and fractions. No decimal-feet guesswork and no converting in your head. Add, subtract, multiply and divide measurements on the tape calculator, then let Chalk do the job math. Every result rounds to the fraction precision you pick, down to 1/64 of an inch. THE TOOLBOX • Stairs: risers, treads, stringer length, angle and a code check • Rafters and Roof: common and hip or valley lengths from span and pitch • Concrete: slabs, footings and post holes, with bag counts • Framing and Studs: stud counts and plate lineal for any wall • Drywall: sheets, screws, compound and tape • Tiling: tiles, adhesive and grout, waste included • Brick and Block: US, UK and AU sizes, plus mortar • Decking: board rows, lineal length and fasteners • Board Feet: lumber volume and cost • Equal Spacing and Balusters: even layouts that meet code • Aggregates: gravel, sand, soil and asphalt by volume and weight • Running Measurements: layout tables from a start point and interval • Chalk Pad: a full-size dimensional calculator with memory and rise, run, pitch, diagonal, hip, jack and stair keys • Free tools: tape calculator, triangle solver, square footage and volume, pitch and slope, square check and a unit converter METRIC WHEN YOU NEED IT Working from a metric plan? Switch to millimeters and meters in Settings. Every result shows both systems, and one entry can even mix units. ASK THE ADVISOR Chalk's AI Advisor talks the job through: quantities, materials, layout and sequencing. Attach a saved project and it works with your exact numbers. The Advisor needs a connection. Every calculator works offline. BUILT FOR THE JOB SITE • Works fully offline, with no account and no ads • A clear diagram on every calculator • Saved projects keep every number with the job it belongs to • Light, Dark or System appearance • Big results you can read in the sun MADE FOR Carpenters, framers, contractors, builders, concrete crews, remodelers and serious DIYers. Chalk Pro unlocks every trade calculator, the Chalk Pad, the AI Advisor and saved projects. Weekly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Results are estimates, so always check quantities before ordering. Privacy Policy: https://chalkcalc.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms and Conditions: https://chalkcalc.com/terms Support: support@chalkcalc.com

Screenshots

Construction Calculator4 screens
Chalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Construction Calculator at every 5 days against Chalk's every 3 months. Construction Calculator also leads on ratings volume (672 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Chalk's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Construction Calculator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Chalk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chalk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Calculator has 672 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Calculator ships an update every 5 days, Chalk every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Construction Calculator versus Chalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction CalculatorChalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (672 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings672 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxNeat.comLionary LLC

Customer experience

Construction Calculator

All ratings669 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative41.9%

Chalk

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Construction Calculator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Calculation errors and incorrect results
  • Freezing and crashing on certain devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back fraction display in results
  • Allow offline use without subscription
  • Add more construction-specific tools
  • Improve user interface and usability

Chalk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Construction Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Construction Calculator3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Construction Calculator7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time6
  • Themes$1.99
  • Calculator Plus$3.99
  • Rafter$4.99
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  • Stair Calculator$4.99
  • Fraction Calculator$9.99
  • Construction Calculator2 variants$14.99
2 purchases

Chalk

Subscriptions2
  • Chalk Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Chalk Pro Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Construction Calculator free?
Construction Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chalk free?
Chalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Construction Calculator or Chalk?
Chalk is rated higher. Construction Calculator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 672 ratings, while Chalk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Construction Calculator or Chalk have ads?
Neither Construction Calculator nor Chalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construction Calculator or Chalk?
Construction Calculator ships an update every 5 days, and Chalk every 3 months. Most recently, Construction Calculator was updated on October 26, 2026 and Chalk on October 24, 2026.

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