Comparison

Construction Calc Pro 7 vs TBConnect

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

TBConnect

This app streamlines the measurement process by digitally capturing and organizing data from a compatible laser measuring device. It eliminates the need for manual note-taking, allowing users to document measurements efficiently on their smartphone.

Highlights
  • Capture measurements digitally
  • Organize measurement data
  • Companion to laser measuring device
  • Eliminates manual note-taking
  • Smartphone integration
Features
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The ToughBuilt Connect mobile app is the perfect companion to the ToughBuilt 165’ Laser Measuring Device. You no longer have to juggle the laser device, notepad and pencil and your smartphone. Instead, let the app capture and document your measurements in an organized fashion.

Screenshots

Construction Calc Pro 74 screens
TBConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Construction Calc Pro 7 at 4.3 against TBConnect's 1.6. Construction Calc Pro 7 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). TBConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. TBConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Construction Calc Pro 7 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Construction Calc Pro 7's written reviews are positive against 0% of TBConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Calc Pro 7 ships an update every 2 months, TBConnect every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Construction Calc Pro 7 versus TBConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Calc Pro 7TBConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (28 ratings) — better1.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTroy KnightToughBuilt Industries, Inc.

Customer experience

Construction Calc Pro 7

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

TBConnect

All ratings11 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Construction Calc Pro 7

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

TBConnect

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 TBConnect free?
TBConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Construction Calc Pro 7 or TBConnect?
Construction Calc Pro 7 is rated higher. Construction Calc Pro 7 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while TBConnect averages 1.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Construction Calc Pro 7 or TBConnect have ads?
Construction Calc Pro 7 shows ads; TBConnect does not.
Which is updated more often, Construction Calc Pro 7 or TBConnect?
Construction Calc Pro 7 ships an update every 2 months, and TBConnect every 19 months. Most recently, Construction Calc Pro 7 was updated on October 8, 2026 and TBConnect on October 15, 2026.

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