# Schluter® vs SwiCalc

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwiCalc at 100% against Schluter®'s 25%. SwiCalc also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Schluter®'s advantage is ratings volume (585 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SwiCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Schluter® has 585 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Schluter®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of SwiCalc's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Schluter® | SwiCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schluter-app/id1455234805/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swicalc/id6738851978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **585** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 112 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Schlueter-Systems KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/915757337) | [RL McCoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378385612) |

## What reviewers say

### Schluter®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schluter-app/id1455234805)

This app helps tile installers plan projects, specify products, and generate material estimates. It features a shower system estimator, floor warming system planner, and tools for organizing job progress. Find dealers and access product information quickly.

**Highlights:** Shower system estimation, Floor warming system planning, Product search and specification, Project management and organization, AR space scanning and measurement, Dealer locator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps find available trim finishes
- 👍 Great for customer questions at tile store
- 👍 Sped up estimates
- 👍 Gave confidence for remodels (workshops)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Wasteful 16' rolls of banding
- 👎 Pricing often over online costs
- 👎 Cannot load estimator (PC/iPhone)
- 👎 Not intuitive, hard to program temperature
- 👎 App crashes consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot load estimator on PC (Chrome) or iPhone app
- App crashes consistently on 17.1.1
- Floor plan crashes frequently when editing
- App keeps kicking user off, requires reset
- Error adding a thermostat position

**Requested features**

- Program temperature for floors
- Available for PC/CPU
- List of supplies needed as room is built
- Easier fixture turning in room design
- Add KERDI board to bathroom planner


### SwiCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swicalc/id6738851978)

This app provides construction and renovation professionals and enthusiasts with tools for accurate measurements, project organization, and color matching. It utilizes AR technology for precise spatial data and includes features like a professional level and photo documentation.

**Highlights:** AR Measurements, Professional Level Tool, Color Matching, Project Management, Photo Documentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Schluter® free?

Schluter® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SwiCalc free?

SwiCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Schluter® or SwiCalc?

SwiCalc is rated higher. Schluter® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 585 ratings, while SwiCalc averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Schluter® or SwiCalc have ads?

Neither Schluter® nor SwiCalc shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*