Comparison

Construction Calc Pro 7 vs SheetCut Optimizer

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

SheetCut Optimizer

This app helps woodworkers and fabricators efficiently cut materials like wood, glass, and stone from stock sheets. It optimizes layouts to minimize waste, saving time and money on complex projects. Visualize cutting patterns and export results to various file formats.

Highlights
  • Unlimited cutting project creation
  • Millimeter and inch support
  • Rotatable parts with labels
  • Adjustable kerf width
  • Multiple optimization levels
  • Yield and sheet calculation
  • Visual cutting layouts
  • Export to PDF and CAD
Features
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The SheetCut Optimizer is a mobile app designed for woodworkers, carpenters, DIYers, fabricators, manufacturers, stone producers and anyone else who need to figure out the most efficient way to cut parts while using stock sheets as little as possible, such as plywoods, MDF, wood panels, particle boards, glasses, stone slabs and plastics, etc.. Complex projects, which may have over 100 parts, can be nested in seconds. It’s a snap to use – and you will save time, money and energy, dramatically!!! Features: ▪ Create and save unlimited cutting projects ▪ Support for millimeter and inches, with up to three decimal places ▪ Setup parts with rotatable options and labels ▪ Set kerf width and other cutting options ▪ Get fast calculation speeds, with up to six optimization levels (the highest level generates the most optimized layouts) ▪ Automatically calculate yield percentage, the number of sheets needed, and the total areas of sheets and parts ▪ Get visual cutting layouts with the ability to show/hide color code for parts ▪ Export cutting results to PDF and CAD files Terms of use: https://measuresquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/M2-License-Agreement-V-2-Jan-2020.pdf Privacy policy: https://www.measuresquare.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Construction Calc Pro 74 screens
SheetCut Optimizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Construction Calc Pro 7 at 4.3 against SheetCut Optimizer's 3.5. SheetCut Optimizer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Calc Pro 7 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SheetCut Optimizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Construction Calc Pro 7 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 57 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Construction Calc Pro 7's written reviews are positive against 50% of SheetCut Optimizer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Calc Pro 7 ships an update every 2 months, SheetCut Optimizer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Construction Calc Pro 7 versus SheetCut Optimizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Calc Pro 7SheetCut Optimizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (28 ratings) — better3.5 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2857 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTroy KnightMeasure Square Corp.

Customer experience

Construction Calc Pro 7

All ratings28 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative37.5%

SheetCut Optimizer

All ratings57 ratings
Positive56.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative38.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Construction Calc Pro 7

One-time1
  • Premium ad-free version$3.99
2 purchases

SheetCut Optimizer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Construction Calc Pro 7 free?
Construction Calc Pro 7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SheetCut Optimizer free?
SheetCut Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Construction Calc Pro 7 or SheetCut Optimizer?
Construction Calc Pro 7 is rated higher. Construction Calc Pro 7 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while SheetCut Optimizer averages 3.5 from 57 ratings.
Do Construction Calc Pro 7 or SheetCut Optimizer have ads?
Construction Calc Pro 7 shows ads; SheetCut Optimizer does not.
Which is updated more often, Construction Calc Pro 7 or SheetCut Optimizer?
Construction Calc Pro 7 ships an update every 2 months, and SheetCut Optimizer monthly. Most recently, Construction Calc Pro 7 was updated on October 8, 2026 and SheetCut Optimizer on October 5, 2026.

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