Comparison

Decking calculator, material vs Decks Builder

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Calculate decking boards needed
  • Estimate fasteners (screws/hidden clips)
  • Calculate total material cost
  • Focuses on deck flooring
  • Project material estimation
Features
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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

About

Decks Builder

Design and plan custom decks with a framing-first approach. Visualize your projects in 3D, generate material estimates, and export plans in various formats. Ideal for contractors and serious DIYers.

Highlights
  • Framing-first deck workflow
  • 3D project review
  • Material takeoffs and cost estimates
  • Multiple export formats (PDF, CSV, DXF, SVG)
  • Support for various deck types
  • Live 2D deck plans
Features
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Design decks with a workflow built for real projects. Decks Builder is a framing-first deck planning app for contractors, remodelers, deck builders, designers, and serious DIY users. Create deck layouts, review framing, inspect the design in 3D, and generate the export files you need while keeping projects stored on your device. Build from simple to advanced deck types: - Straight decks - L-shaped and U-shaped decks - Freestanding layouts - Wraparound and custom workflows - Gazebo, multi-level, and roof-over-deck planning Plan with build-focused tools: - Framing-first deck workflow - Joist, beam, post, and perimeter review - Validation notes while you work - Material takeoffs and cost estimates - Imperial and metric input Review and export with confidence: - Live 2D deck plans - 3D project review - PDF, CSV, PNG, DXF, and SVG exports - Portable project bundles for local import/export - Saved versions and project history Free includes straight deck planning and limited saved projects. Premium unlocks advanced deck types, deeper exports, 3D workflows, and more saved project capacity. Decks Builder is designed to help you plan faster and communicate more clearly before building. Always verify dimensions, spans, loads, code requirements, and site conditions before construction. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Decking calculator, material3 screens
Decks Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Decking calculator, material at 4.5 against Decks Builder's 2.0. Decking calculator, material also leads on ratings volume (175 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Decking calculator, material sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Decks Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decking calculator, material holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Decking calculator, material versus Decks Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecking calculator, materialDecks Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (175 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings175 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhan Nhat ĐangJalsaa

Customer experience

Decking calculator, material

All ratings175 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Decks Builder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Decking calculator, material

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
2 purchases

Decks Builder

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Decking calculator, material free?
Decking calculator, material is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Decks Builder free?
Decks Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Decking calculator, material or Decks Builder?
Decking calculator, material is rated higher. Decking calculator, material averages 4.5 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Decks Builder averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Decking calculator, material or Decks Builder have ads?
Neither Decking calculator, material nor Decks Builder shows ads.

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