Comparison

Ai vs Construction Calc

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

Head to head
About

Ai

Features
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Introducing our new generation Ai-solar app which allows you to set-up, commission and monitor your inverters

About

Construction Calc

Features
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Construction Calc: Toolbox brings eight focused jobsite calculators into one app for contractors, builders, tradespeople, estimators, and serious DIY projects. Estimate materials, plan layouts, check cuts, size systems, and save job details without switching between separate apps. Work in Imperial or Metric units, including tape-style feet, inches, and fractions where supported. Core calculations work offline. EIGHT TOOLS, ONE TOOLBOX PAINT ESTIMATOR • Estimate paint and primer for walls and ceilings, accounting for openings, coats, and reserve • Get can suggestions, save rooms, and request painting guidance TILE & PLANK • Estimate tile or plank for multiple surfaces, including cutouts, waste, boxes, grout, and cost • Compare layout patterns and detailed cuts, then save, search, or duplicate projects BRICK CALCULATOR • Estimate bricks, mortar, packs, and cost using regional presets or custom sizes • Account for wall types, openings, waste, and cement, lime, and sand quantities ROOFING CALCULATOR • Create multi-plane takeoffs for shingles, underlayment, accessories, pitch, and waste • Measure roof pitch and calculate material, labor, markup, tax, and total cost FENCE CALCULATOR • Plan wood, vinyl-panel, or chain-link fences with multiple runs and gates • Estimate materials, concrete, hardware, and cost with layout warnings CROWN CUT GUIDE • Calculate miter and bevel settings for inside or outside corners and flat or nested cuts • Handle different saw types, custom spring angles, vaulted transitions, and stock estimates DUCT SIZE CALCULATOR • Size and analyze round or rectangular duct by airflow, velocity, or friction • Compare equivalent sizes and estimate pressure loss in Imperial or SI units VOLTAGE DROP • Check NEC/AWG and BS-style Metric runs across common DC and AC systems • Compare conductors, voltage drop, power loss, ampacity, and suitable wire sizes START FREE. UPGRADE ONCE. Use the core features of every calculator for free. A one-time Lifetime upgrade unlocks all Pro tools. No monthly or yearly subscription. Terms of Use - https://pipsapps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy - https://pipsapps.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Ai4 screens
Construction Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ai at none against Construction Calc's 1. Ai also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Construction Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ai asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ai ships an update every 5 weeks, Construction Calc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Ai versus Construction Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAiConstruction Calc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAISWEI Technology Co., LtdAlona Nesterenko

In-app purchases

None

Ai

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Construction Calc

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$7.99

Questions

Is Ai free?
Ai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Construction Calc free?
Construction Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ai or Construction Calc have ads?
Neither Ai nor Construction Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ai or Construction Calc?
Ai ships an update every 5 weeks, and Construction Calc every 2 months. Most recently, Ai was updated on October 9, 2026 and Construction Calc on October 11, 2026.

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