Comparison

Easy Build for iPhone vs Arch Layout Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Easy Build for iPhone

This app helps construction professionals and DIYers accurately measure and calculate dimensions on plans. It allows users to upload drawings, mark up measurements, and export annotated plans for collaboration. Save time and money with efficient take-offs for quotes.

Highlights
  • Upload and measure PDF drawings
  • Calculate missing measurements
  • Measure perimeters and areas
  • Mark up plans with text and drawings
  • Export annotated plans
  • Supports metric and imperial units
Features
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The most accurate scale and measurement app. Having troubles with your plans on-site? Easy Build is your answer. Getting frustrated with squaring up your set out? Can’t find or calculate a measurement? With a couple of taps, Easy Build will find your missing measurement. Easy Build provides an inbuilt perimeter and area measuring tool, there will be no more dramas calculating those odd-shaped builds with no area on the plan. Easily share marked-up plans with colleagues or trades by exporting directly to email, print or iTunes. Work more efficiently. Easy Build makes take-offs for quotes quick, easy and accurate. You will wonder how you ever have done without it. Easy Build will save you time and money! √ Very easy to use √ Upload your PDF drawings by directing the file from your email or Itunes account. Open it in the 'Easybuild' app and recreate your project. √ Measure perimeters and areas accurate and fast no matter the shape √ Measure in diagonals quick and easy √ Mark and measure in those missing measurements ready for site √ Colour code different areas for a clear explanation √ Quickly and accurately place anchor points with the help of a magnifying glass √ Onboard calculator available √ Draw custom lines and rectangles √ Create pen and highlighter marks with the simple drag of a finger √ Quickly add and edit your own text annotations √ Fast and responsive, even for complex PDFs √ Export annotated PDFs direct to email, print or iTunes √ Create and save as many projects as you like √ Supports both Metric and Imperial units Update for the Lite version coming soon. This will fix the crashing with the new version iOS when trying to open the sample PDF. If you have purchased this. Thank you and please delete the Lite Version to prevent confusion when using "Open In" Visit us online! www.easybuildapplication.com Like us on Facebook EasyBuild app.

About

Arch Layout Calculator

Features
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Quick calculation to help layout an elliptical arch to be cut. Use when creating an arch over an entry way or as a decorative feature. An elliptical arch is both elegant and unique and makes a big impact on appearance. Simplifies the carpentry work and results can be shared by text or email.

Screenshots

Easy Build for iPhone4 screens
Arch Layout Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arch Layout Calculator at $0.99 against Easy Build for iPhone's $12.99. Easy Build for iPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Easy Build for iPhone costs $12.99 and Arch Layout Calculator $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy Build for iPhone ships an update every 20 months, Arch Layout Calculator every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Easy Build for iPhone versus Arch Layout Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Build for iPhoneArch Layout Calculator
Price$12.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEasy Build Application Pty LtdH3Apps LLC

In-app purchases

None

Easy Build for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

Arch Layout Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Easy Build for iPhone free?
Easy Build for iPhone costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arch Layout Calculator free?
Arch Layout Calculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Easy Build for iPhone or Arch Layout Calculator have ads?
Neither Easy Build for iPhone nor Arch Layout Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Easy Build for iPhone or Arch Layout Calculator?
Easy Build for iPhone ships an update every 20 months, and Arch Layout Calculator every 38 months. Most recently, Easy Build for iPhone was updated on October 9, 2026 and Arch Layout Calculator on October 8, 2026.

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