Paint Calc + vs WAS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paint Calc +
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Ad free version of Paint Calc. Use Paint Calc to easily estimate the amount of paint you'll need for your decorating projects. Choose metric or imperial measurements. 1 - Input the coverage information for the paint you're using and the coats expected. 2 - Input the the wall measurements. 3 - Input door or window measurements you’re not going to paint. Click Calculate and the app will estimate how much paint you’ll need. You will need the paint coverage information to get accurate results. This can usually be obtained from the supplier or the paint container. Please always use the result as an estimate and check with your supplier before you buy.
WAS
Easily switch between mobile and desktop website views with a single click. Test your own websites or browse any site as it would appear on different devices using custom user-agent strings. This browser simplifies cross-device testing without needing emulators.
- Switch between mobile and desktop views
- Change user-agent strings
- Built-in WebView browser
- Add custom user agents
- Quick compatibility testing settings
- Content verification tools
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The WAS browser allows you to switch between mobile and desktop views of a website with one click. Now you can browse any site or test your own by changing the user-agent string—which determines how the website is displayed. With the built-in WebView browser, you can see how your site will look on various smartphones, screens, and devices without needing to buy them or install additional emulators. WAS offers a wide range of built-in user agents, but if they aren't enough, you can easily add or create your own. Additionally, the application includes many built-in settings for quick compatibility testing and content verification. Download the app now and say goodbye to the hassle of testing websites on different devices!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WAS at fortnightly against Paint Calc +'s every 2 months. Paint Calc +'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.49) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On 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
Paint Calc + costs $0.99 and WAS $2.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Paint Calc + ships an update every 2 months, WAS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paint Calc + | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.49 |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (96 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 96 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Christopher Lamb | Andreii Simaranov |
In-app purchases
Paint Calc +
No in-app purchases
WAS
No in-app purchases
