Comparison

Carpentry Calculator vs Boxspan by Spantec

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

Head to head
About

Carpentry Calculator

This app simplifies complex calculations for carpenters, builders, and DIY enthusiasts. It handles tasks like roofing, stairs, and decking, offering both metric and imperial units. Visual aids and detailed measurements enhance accuracy and efficiency on any project.

Highlights
  • Roofing calculations
  • Stair and decking measurements
  • Concrete slab and post hole calculations
  • Raked wall and balustrade design
  • Trigonometry functions
  • Metric and imperial unit support
  • Light and dark mode options
Features
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The Carpentry Calculator is a must-have tool for all carpenters, builders, handymen and DIYers. This handy app makes light work of any tricky calculations, using either metric or imperial units. It is simple and easy to use, but very powerful. All screens have help available and the app can be switched easily between light and dark modes. The app will complete difficult calculations for roofing, stairs, raked walls, concrete post holes and slabs, concrete stairs, cladding, decking, balustrades (level and raked), trigonometry and that's just the tip of the iceberg. What separates us from the rest is the attention to detail. Most functions will even draw your work and give you a list of running measurements so you know exactly what you are marking out. The Carpentry Calculator will improve efficiency and productivity on the worksite leading to a faster, more accurate and therefore more profitable job. No more scratching your head or pulling out the old textbooks to try remember how to calculate something. Download and see for yourself!

About

Boxspan by Spantec

Features
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The Boxspan App simplifies the process of beam selection, by entering in specific details of your project, the Boxspan App will provide a selection of suitable sizes based around your project requirements from our built in certified design guide.

Screenshots

Carpentry Calculator4 screens
Boxspan by Spantec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boxspan by Spantec at none against Carpentry Calculator's 2. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Carpentry Calculator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Boxspan by Spantec asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Carpentry Calculator versus Boxspan by Spantec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarpentry CalculatorBoxspan by Spantec
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew SpencerSpantec Systems PTY LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Carpentry Calculator

One-time2
  • Discounted upgrade$3.49
  • Upgrade to paid version$4.99
None

Boxspan by Spantec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carpentry Calculator free?
Carpentry Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boxspan by Spantec free?
Boxspan by Spantec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Carpentry Calculator or Boxspan by Spantec have ads?
Neither Carpentry Calculator nor Boxspan by Spantec shows ads.

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