Decking calculator, material vs Decks 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decking calculator, material
This app helps you estimate the materials and cost for your decking project. It calculates the number of boards, screws, and hidden fasteners required, providing a total cost estimate for deck flooring.
- Calculate decking boards needed
- Estimate fasteners (screws/hidden clips)
- Calculate total material cost
- Focuses on deck flooring
- Project material estimation
Read full descriptionHide full description
Estimate the number of decking boards, screws, nails, and hidden clips required for your project. The app also calculates material costs based on board pricing and fastener costs. Material quantities may include a waste allowance to help account for cuts and installation losses. Results are estimates for informational purposes only. We are very happy to serve you. If you have any requests, don't hesitate to contact us. - https://www.facebook.com/phan.nhatdang.3/ - phannhatd@gmail.com
Decks 3D
Design and plan custom decks with detailed framing, 3D visualization, and exportable build documents. Supports various deck shapes and measurements for professional use.
- Design various deck shapes
- Detailed framing and material lists
- 3D visualization
- Exportable blueprints and cut lists
- Imperial and metric measurements
- Offline project packages
Read full descriptionHide full description
Decks 3D is a framing-first deck builder for contractors, deck builders, remodelers, designers, and serious DIY users. Create a deck, generate the framing plan, review it in 3D, and export the build documents you need from iPhone or iPad. Build deck projects faster - Design straight, L-shaped, U-shaped, freestanding, wraparound, custom, gazebo, multi-level, and octagonal decks - Tune joist spacing, beam spacing, posts, footings, decking direction, stairs, railing, roof-over-deck concepts, and terrain notes - Work in imperial or metric measurements for field-friendly input See the structure clearly - Review live 2D deck plans with joists, beams, posts, footings, stairs, labels, and project metrics - Inspect the deck in 3D before you build - Check warnings, presentation notes, material quantities, and cut lists in one workspace Export and share locally - Save blueprint PDFs, material lists, cut lists, and offline project packages - Add white-label branding to exports with Decks 3D Pro - Keep projects, drafts, exports, and packages on device unless you choose to share them - No account required Built for real deck workflows Decks 3D focuses on framing clarity and deck-specific planning instead of generic home design tools. It is made for deck jobs, client walkthroughs, and faster field decisions on iPhone and iPad. Free and Pro Start free with straight deck projects. Decks 3D Pro unlocks all 9 deck shapes, blueprint PDF export, white-label exports, and advanced planning tools. Concept plans only. Verify spans, footings, and local code before construction or permit submission. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Decking calculator, material at 4.5 against Decks 3D's 1.0. Decking calculator, material also leads on ratings volume (175 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Decks 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Decking calculator, material sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Decks 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Decking calculator, material holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decking calculator, material has 175 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Decking calculator, material ships an update every 6 months, Decks 3D every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Decking calculator, material | Decks 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (175 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 175 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phan Nhat Đang | Sebastin Michael |
Customer experience
Decking calculator, material
Decks 3D
In-app purchases
Decking calculator, material
- Remove ads$1.99
Decks 3D
- Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Pro Annual$49.991 Year
Questions
Is Decking calculator, material free?
Is Decks 3D free?
Which has better reviews, Decking calculator, material or Decks 3D?
Do Decking calculator, material or Decks 3D have ads?
Which is updated more often, Decking calculator, material or Decks 3D?
Other comparisons
