Shine X vs Tile Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shine X
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Shine X: shineAsbestos is a core module of the shine product family. The application available for installation is a surveying application (known as ‘shineLight’), to be used in conjunction with the ‘shineArc’, a risk management database.
Tile Calc
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Use Tile Calc to help you easily estimate the amount of tiles, unmixed adhesive & grout you'll need for tiling any area. Simply enter: 1 - The tile dimensions. 2 - The required grout width and the tiling area. 3 - The amount of tile wastage expected. Click Calculate and Tile Calc will estimate everything for you. Upgrade to Tile Calc Pro to remove ads if you prefer a distraction free experience. Please use the results as a guide and confirm with your supplier before you buy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Shine X at none against Tile Calc's shown. Shine X also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Tile Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shine X ships an update weekly, Tile Calc monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shine X | Tile Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | shineVision Ltd | Christopher Lamb |
In-app purchases
Shine X
No in-app purchases
Tile Calc
No in-app purchases
