Decking calculator, material vs Craftmetry
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
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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
Craftmetry
This app simplifies complex construction calculations for tradespeople. It provides tools for laying out gas and water systems, sizing decks and stairs, and checking voltage drop, turning code charts into easy-to-use field tools.
- Stair layout and stringer diagram
- Gas line sizing with visual layout
- Water line sizing and estimation
- Deck joist and beam sizing
- Voltage drop calculation
- Residential system design tools
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Craftmetry turns construction sizing tables and everyday jobsite math into fast, practical field tools for contractors, tradespeople, and serious DIYers. TOOLS INCLUDED Stair Calculator Calculate risers, treads, stair count, total rise, and layout. Review a detailed stringer-cut diagram and save named calculations. Square-Up Calculator Use the Pythagorean theorem to find a diagonal or missing side for square layouts and right triangles. Gas Line Sizing Quick-size natural gas and propane lines, or build a visual piping system with appliances, BTU loads, pipe lengths, and longest-length sizing guidance. Waterline Sizing Estimate PEX-A supply sizing from fixture demand or direct flow, and lay out separate hot and cold systems. Deck Joist Sizing Check common deck-joist sizing based on span, spacing, species, grade, and loading assumptions. Voltage Drop & Wire Size Estimate voltage drop or find a wire size that satisfies selected voltage-drop and ampacity limits. Save supported calculations and layouts on your device. Account sign-in can sync supported saved work and subscription access across Craftmetry on iPhone, iPad, and the web. Sign in to use web access, sync, or the account preview. Craftmetry provides reference calculations, not engineering or code-compliance approval. Always verify final designs with local codes, manufacturer specifications, and qualified professionals when required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://craftmetry.corvora.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://craftmetry.corvora.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Craftmetry at 5.0 against Decking calculator, material's 4.5. Craftmetry also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months). Decking calculator, material's advantage is ratings volume (175 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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 Craftmetry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Craftmetry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decking calculator, material has 175 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Decking calculator, material ships an update every 6 months, Craftmetry every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Decking calculator, material | Craftmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (175 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 175 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 11 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 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phan Nhat Đang | Luke Kazmierowicz |
Customer experience
Decking calculator, material
Craftmetry
In-app purchases
Decking calculator, material
- Remove ads$1.99
Craftmetry
- Build Specs Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Build Specs Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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