Smart Construction Tools vs Electrical Panel Designer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Construction Tools
This construction calculator app helps builders estimate materials and volumes for various projects, including foundations, walls, roofs, and earthworks. It features a unit converter and detailed calculations for concrete, rebar, lumber, and more, aiding in material purchasing and project planning.
- Foundation calculations (slab, strip, circular, etc.)
- Wall material estimation (brick, block, insulation)
- Roofing material calculations
- Lumber and timber calculations
- Metal structure calculations
- Earthwork volume estimation
- Unit conversion tool
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An application for builders that helps calculate materials on site. This app helps perform calculations for all foundation work, material quantities, and volumes. The app includes a unit converter that can easily convert all commonly used physical quantities into the required format. A construction calculator can be useful when you need to calculate the quantity of materials and their composition. It can help you make calculations in a строительный store and order the necessary building materials. The app for construction can help a foreman or assist a professional engineer in calculating materials. Foundation section: Calculation of a rectangular foundation slab with reinforcement. Calculation of a complex-shaped foundation slab with reinforcement. Strip foundation. Calculation of concrete volume, blinding layer, side surfaces, and reinforcement. Strip foundation in different variations. Calculation of a circular foundation. Calculation of a trapezoidal foundation. Calculation of a hexagonal foundation. Calculation of a ring foundation with reinforcement, side surfaces, and internal volume. Calculation of a column foundation with reinforcement, calculation of side surface areas, blinding layer, and soil pressure. Rebar assortment table with weight and number of bars, as well as information about the rebar cross-section according to GOST 5781-82. Formwork calculation. Reinforcement mesh. Calculation of soil freezing depth. Concrete calculation. Screw pile calculation. Walls section: Calculation of materials for a brick wall. Calculation of materials for a block wall (aerated concrete, foam concrete). Calculation of insulation materials for the outer side of the wall. Calculation of bricks/blocks in a cubic meter. Permissible wall height. Selection of the cross-section of a metal lintel in an opening made of equal-leg angles. Roof section: Calculation of mono-pitch, gable, hip, and hipped roofs. Lumber section: Calculation of boards by area. Calculation of boards by volume. Calculation of round timber. Calculation of a beam for strength and deflection. Calculation of forces in wooden trusses. 11 types of trusses. Calculation of a tensioned wooden member. Design resistance of wood. Metal structures section: Metal profiles calculator. Calculation of a beam for strength and deflection. Metal profile standards. Reinforced concrete elements section: Calculation of concrete volume in a floor slab on profiled sheet. Concrete stairs. Calculation of concrete volume. Earthworks section: Calculation of excavated soil volume from a pit. Calculation of excavated soil volume from a trench with vertical walls. Calculation of excavated soil volume from a trench with slopes. Repair section: Calculation of materials for building a leveling drywall wall. Calculation of materials for building a drywall partition. Calculation of materials for ceramic tile installation. (Tiler calculator) Calculation of materials for hexagonal tile work. (Finisher calculator) Fasteners. Calculation of holes in a wall based on screw and wall plug diameter, plus drill bit selection. Calculation of the number of wallpaper rolls. Calculation of putty consumption. Calculation of plaster consumption. Calculation of paint consumption. Calculation of materials in a concrete screed. Calculation of laminate quantity. Armstrong ceiling calculation. Linoleum calculation. Heating section: House heat loss calculator. Heating system volume calculation. Heating boiler power calculation. Radiator calculation. Pipe insulation. Pipe heat loss calculation. Boiler calculation. Instant water heater calculation. Required heating element power calculation. Electric floor heating calculation. Water floor heating calculation. Heat gun power calculation. Expansion tank calculation. Water temperature after mixing.
Electrical Panel Designer
Design and assemble electrical panels with a comprehensive tool for electricians, designers, and homeowners. Create detailed wiring diagrams, route wires, and manage projects locally on your device. Features include a vast library of components and customizable labeling for clear documentation.
- Electrical panel assembly
- Wire routing
- Device library
- Circuit breaker and busbar components
- Customizable text labels
- Offline project management
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Assemble an electrical panel, route wires, and save projects directly on your device. The app is suitable for electricians, installers, designers, and anyone who assembles or plans panels for an apartment, house, or small facility. Main features - Canvas with zoom and pan - Device library - Circuit breakers, RCDs, RCBOs, voltage relays, socket - PE and N busbars - Connecting busbar for breakers - DIN rails of various lengths - Marking icons for rooms and loads - Text labels with adjustable size, width, and style - Colored wires with selectable thickness - Step-by-step wire routing using arrow buttons - Grid snapping for a neat layout Project management - Save, rename, and delete projects - Quick access to the last opened project - All data is stored locally on the device Who is it for - Electricians and panel installers - Students and professionals - Homeowners who want to document their electrical panel The app works offline and without ads Write to sergeivapps@gmail.com or leave a review about what else you want to see in the app. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Electrical Panel Designer at 16.0 against Smart Construction Tools's 18.6. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Smart Construction Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Electrical Panel Designer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Smart Construction Tools ships an update every 2 weeks, Electrical Panel Designer weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Smart Construction Tools | Electrical Panel Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews — better | 65.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitrii Gorbachev | Sergey Vavaev |
Customer experience
Smart Construction Tools
Electrical Panel Designer
In-app purchases
Smart Construction Tools
- Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Six months7 Days trial$17.996 Months
- Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Electrical Panel Designer
- 1 Month Premium$2.991 Month
- 1-Year Premium$5.991 Year
- Lifetime access$14.99
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