# Schluter® vs Builder Brigade

Schluter® and Builder Brigade both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Builder Brigade's written reviews are positive against 26% of Schluter®'s. Builder Brigade also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Schluter®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (585 vs 33). On price, rating and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Builder Brigade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Schluter® asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Schluter® against 4.8 for Builder Brigade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Schluter® has 585 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Schluter®'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Builder Brigade's.

Schluter® ships an update every 2 months, Builder Brigade every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Schluter® | Builder Brigade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schluter-app/id1455234805/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builder-brigade/id6742160782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **585** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 517 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Schlueter-Systems KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/915757337) | [Builder Brigade Tech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797168033) |

## 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

**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


### Builder Brigade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builder-brigade/id6742160782)

Organize your new home build from start to finish. This app helps homeowners track selections, explore features, and communicate with their builder. It provides essential tips and product information to ensure a smooth construction process.

**Highlights:** Organize home selections, Explore home features, Communicate with builders, Access product information, Get building tips, Export selections

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $146.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Schluter® free?

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

### Is Builder Brigade free?

Builder Brigade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Schluter® or Builder Brigade?

Builder Brigade is rated higher. Schluter® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 585 ratings, while Builder Brigade averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do Schluter® or Builder Brigade have ads?

Schluter® shows ads; Builder Brigade does not.

### Which is updated more often, Schluter® or Builder Brigade?

Schluter® ships an update every 2 months, and Builder Brigade every 3 weeks. Most recently, Schluter® was updated on October 21, 2026 and Builder Brigade on October 8, 2026.

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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.*