Comparison

Tile Calc vs LayIt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tile Calc

Features
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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.

About

LayIt

Features
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Plan tile layouts, reduce awkward cuts, and estimate material quantities before installation. LayIt is built for tile installers and DIY renovators who want a clear visual plan before cutting or buying material. PLAN THE LAYOUT • Draw a rectangular or custom wall or floor perimeter • Choose from built-in tile presets or enter dimensions manually • See full tiles, cut tiles, waste, and placement in real time • Drag the pattern or use Optimize to test a more efficient starting position • Add windows, niches, outlets, and other cutouts • Work in inches or centimeters IDENTIFY TILE • Photograph a tile or tile-box label for optional AI-assisted pattern and specification recognition • Scan barcodes and labels with the iPhone camera • Enter all tile information manually when preferred • Core layout planning works without an AI scan ESTIMATE AND SAVE • Estimate tile and box quantities • Build a material shopping list and job-cost estimate • Save projects locally on your device • Export or share project files • Generate client reports with LayIt Pro LAYIT PRO An optional auto-renewing subscription unlocks unlimited AI scans, cut tracking, client reports, price-search shortcuts, and company branding. Monthly and annual plans are available. Your App Store price is shown before purchase. Subscriptions can be restored and managed through your Apple Account. Tile counts, cut dimensions, and AI-extracted specifications are estimates. Always verify measurements and product information before purchasing or cutting material. Terms of Use (EULA): https://layit.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://layit.pages.dev/privacy

Screenshots

Tile Calc3 screens
LayIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tile Calc at none against LayIt's 2. Tile Calc also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). LayIt's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. LayIt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tile Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Tile Calc versus LayIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTile CalcLayIt
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher LambRobbie sims

In-app purchases

None

Tile Calc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LayIt

Subscriptions2
  • LayIt Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • LayIt Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tile Calc free?
Tile Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LayIt free?
LayIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tile Calc or LayIt have ads?
Tile Calc shows ads; LayIt does not.

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