Comparison

Construction Calc Pro 7 vs Construction Calculator A1

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

Construction Calculator A1

This comprehensive tool offers over 500 construction calculators, from basic material quantities to complex bills of quantities. It generates automatic drawings, manages material prices, and provides learning resources for civil engineers and contractors.

Highlights
  • 500+ construction calculators
  • Concrete, rebar, and steel calculations
  • Feet-inch calculator
  • Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
  • Automatic drawings
  • Material price library
  • Unit converter
Features
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The #1 construction calculator trusted by 1M+ contractors, builders, and engineers worldwide. Construction Calculator A1 — the complete civil engineering toolkit for contractors, builders and engineers. 500+ calculators, from a single slab to a client-ready Bill of Quantities. CONCRETE CALCULATOR • Slabs, footings, columns, beams, stairs, walls & culverts • Instant material quantities: cement bags, sand, aggregate • Mix ratios and grade selection for any specification REBAR & STEEL CALCULATOR • Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) with shape codes and cutting lengths • Weight calculator for metric and US bar sizes (#3–#11) • Lap length, cover & spacing calculations • Steel tonnage for structural estimates FEET-INCHES CALCULATOR • Add, subtract, multiply, divide in feet-inches-fractions • No decimal conversion needed • Running tape you can review and reuse BILL OF QUANTITIES (BOQ) — NEW • Send any calculation straight to a BOQ • Organise by project, track total value and % priced • Professional report with your company header and signature • Export as PDF or Excel AUTOMATIC DRAWINGS — NEW • Calculators draw a dimensioned sketch of what you entered • Brickwork, steel shapes, concrete sections, excavation, stairs • Drawings and a DIMENSIONS panel included in every PDF MATERIAL PRICE LIBRARY — NEW • Store your own rates in your own currency • Rates auto-fill into cost fields across the app • Six regional presets with local materials and units APPLE WATCH APP — NEW • Converter, material weight, volume, diagonal and rebar on your wrist • Prices synced from iPhone, with full calculation history AREA & VOLUME • 50+ shapes: rectangle, circle, triangle, trapezoid, polygons, prisms, cones, spheres and more • Draw Shape and GPS Area for irregular plots • Room area, paint coverage, flooring and excavation volumes UNIT CONVERTER • Length, area, volume, weight, pressure, power, speed, density and more • Construction-specific units throughout LEARN — NEW • Civil engineering articles, checklists and reference charts • Topic quizzes with instant explanations • Daily streaks, XP and achievement badges PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Save and organise calculations by project, with notes and photos • Share estimates with clients instantly • Construction cost estimator with breakdown charts and quotations • Company branding on every report • Google Drive and iCloud backup, cloud sync across devices • Metric and Imperial, 16 languages, light and dark themes • Works offline — calculations need no internet SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Construction Calculator Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the rate of your selected plan. • Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.binaryandbricks.com/app/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Built for real job sites. Download now and estimate like a pro.

Screenshots

Construction Calc Pro 74 screens
Construction Calculator A14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Construction Calculator A1 at 67% against Construction Calc Pro 7's 25%. Construction Calculator A1 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Construction Calculator A1 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Construction Calculator A1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Construction Calc Pro 7's written reviews are positive against 67% of Construction Calculator A1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Calc Pro 7 ships an update every 2 months, Construction Calculator A1 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Construction Calc Pro 7 versus Construction Calculator A1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Calc Pro 7Construction Calculator A1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (28 ratings)4.7 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2829 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTroy KnightBinary And Bricks Pvt Ltd

Customer experience

Construction Calc Pro 7

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

Construction Calculator A1

All ratings29 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Construction Calc Pro 7

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

Construction Calculator A1

Subscriptions2
  • Pro access monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Pro access yearly subscription$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 AI Credits$0.99
  • 500 AI credits$3.99
  • 500 AI credits$9.99
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  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Construction Calc Pro 7 free?
Construction Calc Pro 7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Construction Calculator A1 free?
Construction Calculator A1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Construction Calc Pro 7 or Construction Calculator A1?
Construction Calculator A1 is rated higher. Construction Calc Pro 7 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Construction Calculator A1 averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Construction Calc Pro 7 or Construction Calculator A1 have ads?
Both Construction Calc Pro 7 and Construction Calculator A1 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Construction Calc Pro 7 or Construction Calculator A1?
Construction Calc Pro 7 ships an update every 2 months, and Construction Calculator A1 monthly. Most recently, Construction Calc Pro 7 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Construction Calculator A1 on October 30, 2026.

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