Comparison

Construction Calc Pro 7 vs Square Footage Assistant

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

Head to head
About

Construction Calc Pro 7

This app offers a comprehensive suite of 82 construction calculators for various tasks like concrete, drywall, and roofing. It allows measurements in both imperial and metric units and features a high-visibility display for use in direct sunlight.

Highlights
  • 82 construction calculators
  • Imperial and metric measurements
  • High visibility display
  • Aggregate, asphalt, concrete calculations
  • Drywall, flooring, framing tools
  • Paint, rafter, roofing calculators
Features
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83 Powerful, Proven & Precise Tools. Enter measurements in feet/inches or metric. There is no complicated manual to master or instructions to follow, just enter data and get precise results. HIGH VISIBILITY IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT White on black text, with blue and orange inputs and outputs for high visibility in direct sunlight. CALCULATORS INCLUDE: AGGREGATE Inputs: Width, Length, Thickness, Density, Wastage Outputs: Weight, Volume ASPHALT Inputs: Width, Length, Thickness Outputs: Weight, Volume BALUSTERS Inputs: Run length, Baluster width, Baluster spacing Outputs: Qty of balusters, Qty spaces, Baluster spacing (center-to-center), Baluster spacing (edge-to-edge), Measurements to far side of each baluster BOARD / LINEAL FOOT Inputs: Thickness, Width, Length, Quantity Outputs: Board feet, Lineal feet CONCRETE Inputs: Width, Length, Thickness, Use rebar option, Rebar spacing along width, Rebar spacing along length Outputs: Volume, 60lb premixed bags, 80lb premixed bags, 10kg premixed bags, 25kg premixed bags, 50kg premixed bags, Rebar required CROWN MOULDING Inputs: Wall angle (corner of wall), Crown (spring) angle Outputs: Miter angle, Bevel angle DROP CEILING Inputs: Length at ceiling, Width at ceiling, Tile size, Distance (anchor to drop ceiling) Outputs: Ceiling area, Ceiling tiles, Perimeter moulding, Main supports, Tee support peices, Wire length (each), Wire length (total), Wire anchors DRYWALL Inputs: Room width, Room length, Room height, Panel width, Panel height, Include ceiling option Outputs: Area - surface area. Materials - Drywall panels. Joint compounds - Readymixed, Lightweight readymixed, Setting-type, Lightweight setting-type. Fastener - Drywall nails, Drywall screws. Additional items: Joint tape, Primer, Adhesive FLOORING Inputs: Width, Length, Wastage, Square Ft or M per box Outputs: Total area, Boxes needed FRAMING Inputs: Total wall length, Qty of windows, Qty of doors, Qty of corners, Stud spacing (on center) Outputs: Studs required LINEAR COST ESTIMATOR Inputs: Single panel length, Qty of panels, Cost per linear foot, Cost per linear meter Outputs: Total cost, Total length PAINT Inputs: Wall length, Wall height, Number of coats, Surface type Outputs: Gallons required, Liters required RAFTER Inputs: Run, Pitch (/12") Outputs: Rafter length RISE/RUN/ANGLE Inputs: Rise, Run, Angle (Enter rise and either run or angle) Outputs: Angle, slope, Run ROOFING Inputs: Width, Length, Pitch, Sq ft or M per pack, Type, Nails, Safety margin Outputs: Roof surface area, Packs needed, Nails SQ COST ESTIMATOR Inputs: Width, Length, Cost per Sq ft or M Outputs: Total cost, Total area, Total area (acres)

About

Square Footage Assistant

Features
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Use this Calculator for projects where you need to find the square footage, square yardage or square meters for areas. Enter measures in US units or metric units. Areas include: Rectangle, Circle, Triangle, Annulus, Trapezoid and more. Helpful for painting, flooring, carpeting, tiling, gardening, landscape and construction projects. Use to estimate the amount of materials needed and overall cost. Built in capability to share the results via Text or Email.

Screenshots

Construction Calc Pro 74 screens
Square Footage Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Construction Calc Pro 7 at Free against Square Footage Assistant's $1.99. Construction Calc Pro 7 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 31 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Square Footage Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Construction Calc Pro 7 is free to download; Square Footage Assistant costs $1.99 up front. Construction Calc Pro 7 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Square Footage Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Calc Pro 7 ships an update every 2 months, Square Footage Assistant every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Construction Calc Pro 7 versus Square Footage Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Calc Pro 7Square Footage Assistant
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTroy KnightH3Apps LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Construction Calc Pro 7

One-time1
  • Premium ad-free version$3.99
None

Square Footage Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Construction Calc Pro 7 free?
Construction Calc Pro 7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Square Footage Assistant free?
Square Footage Assistant costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Construction Calc Pro 7 or Square Footage Assistant have ads?
Construction Calc Pro 7 shows ads; Square Footage Assistant does not.
Which is updated more often, Construction Calc Pro 7 or Square Footage Assistant?
Construction Calc Pro 7 ships an update every 2 months, and Square Footage Assistant every 31 months. Most recently, Construction Calc Pro 7 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Square Footage Assistant on November 3, 2026.

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