Comparison

Stair Stringer vs Dumpster It

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

Head to head
About

Stair Stringer

This app calculates all necessary measurements for building a stair stringer, including risers, run, angle, and length. Easily adjust parameters and switch between Imperial and Metric units. Share your calculated results via email or text.

Highlights
  • Calculates stair risers and run
  • Determines stair angle and stringer length
  • Calculates step height and tread depth
  • Determines the number of steps
  • Adjustable parameters
  • Imperial or Metric units
  • Share results via email/text
Features
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This App is used for finding the measurements needed to construct a Stair Stringer. It calculates stair risers and run, stair angle, stringer length, step height, tread depth, and the number of steps required for a given run of stairs.  Easy to adjust parameters to customize and fit your requirements. Inputs and Results can be Imperial or Metric. The calculated results can be emailed or texted as needed.

About

Dumpster It

Manage and organize roll-off dumpster orders, including drop-offs, switch-outs, and pick-ups. This app provides tailored interfaces for administrators, drivers, and builders, streamlining job site requests and logistics.

Highlights
  • Manage dumpster orders (drop-off, switch-out, pick-up)
  • Cost management per job
  • Scheduling and routing
  • Efficient dispatching
  • GPS turn-by-turn navigation for drivers
  • Job site location requests
  • Dumpster history tracking
Features
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The Dumpster It App is a Dumpster Management Software that is used to manage and organise roll off dumpsters orders such as Drop off, Switch out, and Final Pick Up.   The Dumpster It App offers specific page structures for Admin, Drivers, and your Builders. It’s easy to get started.   Use your job site location to request your dumpster needs. •Cost Management per job. •Scheduling/Routing. •More efficient dispatching. •GPS turn-by-turn feature for your Drivers. •Make a request via any cellular device. •Builders can receive cellular notifications of moves in progress. •View dumpster history. •Edit or cancel a request. •Dumpster locations tracked with drop-pin feature.

Screenshots

Stair Stringer4 screens
Dumpster It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dumpster It at Free against Stair Stringer's $1.99. Stair Stringer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

Dumpster It is free to download; Stair Stringer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stair Stringer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stair Stringer has 86 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stair Stringer ships an update every 5 weeks, Dumpster It every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stair Stringer versus Dumpster It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStair StringerDumpster It
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (86 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings86 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH3Apps LLCDrew Hardee

Customer experience

Stair Stringer

All ratings86 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Dumpster It

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stair Stringer

No in-app purchases

None

Dumpster It

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stair Stringer free?
Stair Stringer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dumpster It free?
Dumpster It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stair Stringer or Dumpster It?
Stair Stringer is rated higher. Stair Stringer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Dumpster It averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Stair Stringer or Dumpster It have ads?
Neither Stair Stringer nor Dumpster It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stair Stringer or Dumpster It?
Stair Stringer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dumpster It every 14 months. Most recently, Stair Stringer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Dumpster It on October 6, 2026.

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