Comparison

KYFCAM vs BuildCalc

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

Head to head
About

KYFCAM

This free utility app allows you to view live video feeds from your camera. It offers motion detection with push or email alerts, and enables two-way audio communication. You can also remotely capture screenshots and start recordings.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote screenshot capture
  • Remote recording start
Features
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Via l'application gratuite KYFCAM visualisez l'image vidéo de la caméra en direct. En activant la fonction alerte, la caméra enregistre automatiquement dès qu’un mouvement est détecté et envoie une notification (push ou e-mail). Vous pouvez utiliser la fonction micro et haut parleur pour communiquer via la caméra ou l’appli. Réalisez des captures d’écran et démarrez l'enregistrement à distance.

About

BuildCalc

This app provides 56 construction calculators across 13 trades, helping contractors measure, price, and create client-ready estimates directly from the job site. It supports various measurement units and includes waste factors and cost editing for accurate material and labor calculations.

Highlights
  • 56 construction calculators across 13 trades
  • Supports feet, inches, fractions, and metric units
  • Adjustable waste factors and editable cost lines
  • Project saving and client estimate generation
  • PDF export with logo
  • Reference tables for building codes
Features
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Material quantities, waste, and cost — then a client-ready estimate. BuildCalc puts 56 construction calculators across 13 trades on one screen, so you can measure, price, and send a quote from the job site. WHY CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS USE IT - Enter dimensions the way you measure them: feet, inches and fractions, or metric - Every result includes a waste factor you control and a cost line you can edit - Save calculations to a project, then turn the project into a professional estimate - Export estimates to PDF with your logo, on Letter or A4 paper 13 TRADES, 56 CALCULATORS - Concrete: slabs, footings, columns, stairs, bags and yards - Framing: studs and plates, plywood, board feet, joist spans, headers, stair stringers - Roofing: shingles, metal panels, underlayment, ridge cap, gutters, soffit and fascia - Drywall: sheets, joint compound, tape, screws - Flooring: hardwood, tile, baseboard, stairs - Painting: interior, exterior, primer, wall area with door and window deductions - Masonry: brick, block, mortar - Electrical: voltage drop, wire size, conduit fill, Ohm's law - Plumbing: pipe sizing, fixture units, drain slope, water heater sizing - HVAC: BTU load, heat load, duct sizing - Insulation: batts and blown-in, R-value - Landscaping: mulch and gravel, sod, fence, excavation - General: aggregate tonnage, grade and slope, unit conversions ESTIMATES THAT WIN JOBS - Materials and labor sections with markup, tax and discounts - Clients and projects kept together - One tap to a PDF you can share from your phone REFERENCE TABLES ON THE JOB SITE Floor-joist and header spans from the 2021 IRC and conduit fill from the 2023 NEC, with the load case and source shown on every result. BUILDCALC PRO The free version includes selected trades and one project, with ads. BuildCalc Pro unlocks every calculator, unlimited projects, client estimates with PDF export and your logo, and removes ads. Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription or as a one-time lifetime purchase. A free trial may be offered on the annual plan; any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency before you buy. Privacy policy: https://jyvapps.com/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Results are estimates for planning and ordering. Verify quantities, spans and sizes against your locally adopted code or a licensed professional before building. IRC and NEC are trademarks of their respective owners; BuildCalc is not affiliated with the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association.

Screenshots

KYFCAM3 screens
BuildCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KYFCAM at none against BuildCalc's 3. KYFCAM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BuildCalc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. KYFCAM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KYFCAM ships an update every 3 months, BuildCalc every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KYFCAM versus BuildCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKYFCAMBuildCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJSW PACIFIC CORPORATIONFarah Aydoni

Customer experience

KYFCAM

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

BuildCalc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KYFCAM

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BuildCalc

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly: All Calculators$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly: Estimates & PDF7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime: All Trades & PDF$49.99

Questions

Is KYFCAM free?
KYFCAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BuildCalc free?
BuildCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KYFCAM or BuildCalc have ads?
BuildCalc shows ads; KYFCAM does not.
Which is updated more often, KYFCAM or BuildCalc?
KYFCAM ships an update every 3 months, and BuildCalc every 4 months. Most recently, KYFCAM was updated on October 24, 2026 and BuildCalc on October 24, 2026.

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