A1 Corex Tools vs Material Count
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A1 Corex Tools
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Quick and easily calculate the required thickness of the non-combustible gypsum board for protecting the main steel structure
Material Count
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This app calculates drywall materials, including studs, top tracks, and bottom tracks. Simply input the wall length and height to determine the required materials. For a plasterboard ceiling or plasterboard wall, enter the ceiling width and length or the wall height and length to calculate the materials needed. For a tile ceiling grid, input the ceiling width and length, the ceiling height and the full height. For a steel framing ceiling, the app calculates materials for the Main Bar, C Channel, and Furring Channel, Locking Key and L bracket. For a Speedpanel wall, enter the wall length and height to determine the required tracks, Speedpanels, and sealants.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Material Count at every 5 weeks against A1 Corex Tools's every 4 months. On price, ads, 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.
A1 Corex Tools ships an update every 4 months, Material Count every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A1 Corex Tools | Material Count |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fire Proof BV | HONGYUN LIAOEE |
In-app purchases
A1 Corex Tools
No in-app purchases
Material Count
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is A1 Corex Tools free?
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Which is updated more often, A1 Corex Tools or Material Count?
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