Comparison

Units vs CraftCalc

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

Head to head
About

Units

Easily convert between a wide range of measurement units and currencies. Features a clear and simple interface for quick conversions of length, mass, volume, speed, and more. Supports popular currencies and common units for everyday use.

Highlights
  • Extensive unit conversions
  • Multiple currency support
  • Easy and clear handling
  • Converts length, mass, volume
  • Supports speed, area, pressure
  • Converts time and temperature
Features
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Unit converter with many different units of measurement and currencies. Very easy handling. Clearly arranged. The most important units are amongst others: - Currencies: United States dollar, Euro, Japanese yen, Pound sterling - Length: Mile, kilometer, meter, inch - Mass: Kilogram, pound, ounce, gram - Volume: Liter, gallon (several) - Speed - Area - Units of information - Pressure - Power - Time - Temperature Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CraftCalc

This app simplifies fractional and mixed-number calculations for makers, woodworkers, and builders. It offers seamless fraction arithmetic and precision measurement tools with an easy-to-use interface. Supports both inches and metric units for accurate project planning.

Highlights
  • Fractional addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Precision measurement tools for length
  • Intuitive and fast user interface
  • Inches and metric unit conversion
  • Support for mixed numbers
Features
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**Measure Twice, Calculate Once: The Simple Fraction Calculator for Makers** Take the guesswork out of your measurements! Designed specifically for woodworkers, carpenters, builders, and DIY makers, CraftCalc is the calculator you need for fractional and mixed-number calculations. **Key Features:** - Seamless Fraction Support:** Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions without converting to decimals. - Precision Measurement Tools:** Tailored for length calculations commonly used in woodworking and construction. - Easy-to-Use Interface:** No fluff, just the tools you need to get accurate results fast. - Inches & Metric Conversions:** Switch effortlessly between standard and metric systems. Whether you’re crafting fine furniture or tackling a weekend project, CraftCalc ensures every cut is perfect. Stop wasting time on errors—start creating with confidence. **Download now and make your next project your best one yet!**

Screenshots

Units3 screens
CraftCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

Units and CraftCalc both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CraftCalc's written reviews are positive against 45% of Units's. CraftCalc also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Units's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (262 vs 2). On rating, ads and iOS requirement 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

Units is free to download; CraftCalc costs $3.99 up front. Units sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CraftCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Units against 5.0 for CraftCalc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Units has 262 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Units's written reviews are positive against 100% of CraftCalc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Units ships an update every 5 weeks, CraftCalc every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Units versus CraftCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnitsCraftCalc
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (262 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings262 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas MaierYong Tze Chi

Customer experience

Units

All ratings261 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

CraftCalc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Units

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$9.99
None

CraftCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Units free?
Units is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CraftCalc free?
CraftCalc costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Units or CraftCalc?
CraftCalc is rated higher. Units averages 4.9 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while CraftCalc averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Units or CraftCalc have ads?
Neither Units nor CraftCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Units or CraftCalc?
Units ships an update every 5 weeks, and CraftCalc every 5 months. Most recently, Units was updated on October 23, 2026 and CraftCalc on October 21, 2026.

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