Comparison

Complibuild vs The Chippy Calc

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

Head to head
About

Complibuild

Features
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Eliminate the grey area on your jobs from poor design and communication, provide state of the art service to your customers, eliminate mountains of paperwork, and complete your jobs more efficiently. The Industry Best Construction (IBC) digital platform helps building professionals to manage their construction design, quality, compliance and documentation obligations. IBC allows users to track and communicate throughout the entire construction process from design stage to handover by providing process-flow checklists, inspection test plans specific to each trade, reporting and compliance certificates templates. IBC is simple to use with office staff creating & managing the jobs through the Webapp on their PC’s. And onsite technicians using the Mobile app through their Smartphone to upload the critical information and complete the hands-on tasks. Address any issues immediately with our communication portal that allows multiple parties to be invited, access any job and communicate directly from PC to mobile. Who is Industry Best Construction for? Any company of any size from the sole trader through to large workforces. - All trades - Builders - Project managers - Site supervisors - Building designers - Building and waterproofing consultants - Building and waterproofing Inspectors - Building rectification practices Digital Forms & Assets - Complete digital reports, procedures & certificates on site, through the app - Create custom forms for your business & industry - Catalogue client assets & view their service history

About

The Chippy Calc

This app provides carpenters, builders, and DIYers with precise, visual construction calculations. It offers specialized tools for stairs, decks, rafters, and more, with support for both metric and imperial units. All calculations can be saved and accessed offline.

Highlights
  • Visual results with scaled diagrams
  • Metric and imperial unit support
  • Offline functionality
  • 14+ specialized construction calculators
  • Stair, deck, and rafter calculations
  • Linear cut list optimization
Features
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The Chippy Calc helps carpenters, builders, and DIYers work faster with precise, visual calculations. See measurements clearly on screen, switch seamlessly between metric and imperial, and keep your work saved for later — even when you are offline. Built by a qualified carpenter in Melbourne, the app focuses on real site workflows. Calculations are paired with scaled diagrams so you can verify inputs at a glance and reduce mistakes. Key capabilities: - Visual results alongside every calculation - Universal units with metric and imperial support - Works fully offline for on-site use - 17+ specialized calculators designed for construction tasks Popular calculators include: - Stair calculator for rise/run, step count, and stringer details - Decking calculator for boards, picture frames, overhangs, fascia, and screws - Rafter calculator for lengths, plumb/seat cuts, tails, and pitch for gable and skillion - Housed stringers for stopped or through housings with detailed set-out diagrams - Arc calculator for radius, diameter, chord, rise, arc length, and wall offsets - Slope and fall for gradients, ratios, levels, and drainage runs - Balustrade spacing for compliant gaps and end margins - Even spacing to distribute items with equal end gaps or center options - Linear cut list to optimize stock lengths and reduce waste - Right angle and oblique triangle solvers - Slab and concrete for holes, piers, slabs, and beams - Raked walls for precise stud lengths on sloped walls Who it is for: - Carpenters and tradies who need reliable, fast results - Builders, site supervisors, apprentices, and DIY homeowners Support: - Help guides are included for each calculator - Contact: support@thechippycalc.com - Privacy: https://thechippycalc.com/privacy Build smarter. Calculate faster. See your measurements clearly with The Chippy Calc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Complibuild4 screens
The Chippy Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Complibuild at none against The Chippy Calc's 3. Complibuild also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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. The Chippy Calc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Complibuild asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Complibuild ships an update weekly, The Chippy Calc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Complibuild versus The Chippy Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComplibuildThe Chippy Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB79 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLanderyou Squared Pty LtdVike Digital Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Complibuild

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

The Chippy Calc

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annually$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$79.99

Questions

Is Complibuild free?
Complibuild is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Chippy Calc free?
The Chippy Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Complibuild or The Chippy Calc have ads?
Neither Complibuild nor The Chippy Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Complibuild or The Chippy Calc?
Complibuild ships an update weekly, and The Chippy Calc every 2 months. Most recently, Complibuild was updated on September 20, 2026 and The Chippy Calc on September 22, 2026.

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