Comparison

Brainy Builder vs LayIt

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

Head to head
About

Brainy Builder

This app offers a suite of tools for carpenters, simplifying complex calculations for measurements, spacing, and project planning. It supports both metric and imperial units, with free and expanded pro versions available.

Highlights
  • Metric and Imperial unit support
  • 8 free carpentry calculators
  • Equal spacing calculation
  • Parquet floor planning
  • Stair stringer calculation
  • Rafter calculations
  • Live drawing functionality
Features
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Brainy Builder gives you fast, accurate calculations for stairs, decks, floors, fences, angles, spacing and more, right in your hand. Perfect for: • Carpenters • Builders • Contractors • DIY projects FEATURES • Stair & deck layouts • Angle calculations • Equal spacing tools • Floor & fence planning • Quick construction math • Simple and fast to use Save time. Avoid mistakes. Build with confidence. Terms and Conditions: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/16914265

About

LayIt

Features
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Plan tile layouts, reduce awkward cuts, and estimate material quantities before installation. LayIt is built for tile installers and DIY renovators who want a clear visual plan before cutting or buying material. PLAN THE LAYOUT • Draw a rectangular or custom wall or floor perimeter • Choose from built-in tile presets or enter dimensions manually • See full tiles, cut tiles, waste, and placement in real time • Drag the pattern or use Optimize to test a more efficient starting position • Add windows, niches, outlets, and other cutouts • Work in inches or centimeters IDENTIFY TILE • Photograph a tile or tile-box label for optional AI-assisted pattern and specification recognition • Scan barcodes and labels with the iPhone camera • Enter all tile information manually when preferred • Core layout planning works without an AI scan ESTIMATE AND SAVE • Estimate tile and box quantities • Build a material shopping list and job-cost estimate • Save projects locally on your device • Export or share project files • Generate client reports with LayIt Pro LAYIT PRO An optional auto-renewing subscription unlocks unlimited AI scans, cut tracking, client reports, price-search shortcuts, and company branding. Monthly and annual plans are available. Your App Store price is shown before purchase. Subscriptions can be restored and managed through your Apple Account. Tile counts, cut dimensions, and AI-extracted specifications are estimates. Always verify measurements and product information before purchasing or cutting material. Terms of Use (EULA): https://layit.pages.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://layit.pages.dev/privacy

Screenshots

Brainy Builder4 screens
LayIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Brainy Builder at 4 against LayIt's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Brainy Builder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LayIt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Brainy Builder versus LayIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainy BuilderLayIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeyond Code ABRobbie sims

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Brainy Builder

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • All formulasFree
  • Pro$11.99
2 purchases

LayIt

Subscriptions2
  • LayIt Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • LayIt Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Brainy Builder free?
Brainy Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LayIt free?
LayIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brainy Builder or LayIt have ads?
Neither Brainy Builder nor LayIt shows ads.

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