Comparison

Stair Stringer vs Stair Calculator .

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

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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

Stair Calculator .

This app assists construction professionals and DIYers in accurately calculating stair dimensions. It provides instant results for step count, rise, run, angle, and stringer length, with visual previews to aid in planning and building.

Highlights
  • Stair step calculator
  • Rise and run calculator
  • Stringer length calculator
  • Visual stair diagram
  • 3D stair previews
  • Metric and imperial support
Features
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Build stairs with confidence using Stair Calculator, a professional construction tool designed for carpenters, contractors, deck builders, and DIY renovators. Whether you need a stair stringer calculator, a stair tread calculator, or a stair rise and run calculator, this app helps you quickly plan accurate stair dimensions from a few simple inputs. Enter the total rise, target riser height, and tread depth to get instant results for step count, exact riser height, total run, stair angle, and stringer length. Stair Calculator is built for real jobsite use with large controls, clear results, and visual previews that make layout easier to understand. Core Features: Stair step calculator for fast stair planning Stair rise and run calculator with instant dimension updates Stair stringer calculator for accurate stringer length output Stair calculator with diagram for quick visual understanding Elevation, plan, and interactive 3D stair previews Metric and imperial support Outdoor-friendly, clean professional interface Use It For: Deck stairs calculator projects Interior stair planning Stair calculator with landing layouts Spiral staircase calculator needs Measuring stairs before cutting or building Figuring stair stringers on-site Calculating stringers for stairs during planning and framing Calculate stringer for steps with faster workflow General stairs computation for residential projects Calculated Results: Number of steps Number of treads Exact riser height Tread depth Total run Stair angle Stringer length Visual Preview Tools See your stair in multiple ways: Elevation preview for straight stairs Plan preview for landing and turning stairs Interactive 3D preview for better visualization Full-screen preview mode for detailed inspection Pro Features: Upgrade to unlock advanced workflow tools: L-shape stairs U-shape stairs Spiral stairs PDF export Project history Adjustable tread thickness Stringer cut diagram Ad-free experience Stair Calculator helps simplify measuring stairs, planning layouts, and checking dimensions before you cut. From deck builds to interior renovations, it gives you the fast answers you need in a format that is easy to read and easy to trust. Privacy Policy: https://asarulabs.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stair Stringer4 screens
Stair Calculator .4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stair Calculator . at Free against Stair Stringer's $1.99. Stair Stringer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stair Calculator . is free to download; Stair Stringer costs $1.99 up front. Stair Calculator . sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Stair Stringer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stair Stringer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stair Stringer has 87 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Stair Stringer versus Stair Calculator .: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStair StringerStair Calculator .
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (87 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH3Apps LLCAsaru Labs LTD

In-app purchases

None

Stair Stringer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stair Calculator .

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Version$1.497 Days
  • Premium Version$3.991 Month
  • Premium Version$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Stair Stringer free?
Stair Stringer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stair Calculator . free?
Stair Calculator . is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stair Stringer or Stair Calculator .?
Stair Stringer is rated higher. Stair Stringer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Stair Calculator . averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Stair Stringer or Stair Calculator . have ads?
Stair Calculator . shows ads; Stair Stringer does not.

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