Comparison

inchCALC vs BluQ

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

Head to head
About

inchCALC

This app serves as an entry-level construction calculator designed for users who frequently work with feet, inches, and fractions. It simplifies complex calculations involving these dimensions, transforming your device into a handy tool for builders, designers, and DIY enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Calculates feet, inch, and fraction dimensions
  • Simplifies addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Inputs and outputs dimensions like a tape measure
  • Useful for builders, contractors, and DIYers
  • Transforms device into a construction calculator
Features
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ENTRY LEVEL [FOOT • INCH • FRACTION] CALCULATOR MACWORLD **** "inchCALC's ease of use coupled with its advanced features make this an uncommonly good addition to a crowded genre." 3/9/09 inchCALC is an entry level construction calculator for people who work with the FEET• INCH• FRACTION dimensions used common rulers and tape measures. These dimensions are shear drudgery when you have to manually add or subtract them --- let alone multiply or divide. If you are a builder, contractor, sub-contractor, architect, engineer, artist, designer, student, homemaker or DIYer, you know the importance of working with accurate dimensions. inchCALC™ tranforms your iPhone / iPod Touch into an easy to use FT• IN• FRACTION construction calculator that inputs and outputs dimensions exactly as they appear on a tape measure. With inchCALC you can inexpensively perform the functions of expensive dedicated calculators on your iPhone / iPod Touch. Click on our website below to see feature details. If you like what you see, the full version, inchCALC+, has many more features, including conversion to METRIC & built-in TRIANGLE SOLVING. Look up inchCALC+ in iTunes

About

BluQ

Features
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Take control of your water system with a clear, practical interface designed for both homeowners and professionals. This app connects directly to your pump controller to provide real-time system visibility, manual configuration, and built-in protection features. Real-Time System Monitoring See exactly what your system is doing at a glance: Pressure (PSI) Flow rate (GPM) - with optional add on water meter Pump voltage and current Daily and average usage statistics Clear visuals make system status easy to understand without digging through menus. Direct Pump Control Enable or disable the pump, adjust pressure settings, and manage operation directly from your device. Designed for quick access when you need it. Pressure start and stop points Flow meter configuration Pump FLA and electrical settings Built-In Protection Features Protect your pump and plumbing system with configurable safeguards: Short cycle detection Run-dry protection Voltage monitoring High flow and long flow shutoff Open discharge detection These features help prevent damage and catch issues early. Usage Tracking & History Track daily water usage, monitor trends, and review system status over time. Designed for Real-World Use Settings are grouped logically so you can configure and troubleshoot quickly—whether you’re working on your own system or servicing one in the field.

Screenshots

inchCALC4 screens
BluQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BluQ at Free against inchCALC's $1.99. BluQ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). inchCALC's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

BluQ is free to download; inchCALC costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

inchCALC ships an update every 2 months, BluQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
inchCALC versus BluQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterinchCALCBluQ
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiver StudioChandler Systems, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

inchCALC

No in-app purchases

None

BluQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is inchCALC free?
inchCALC costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BluQ free?
BluQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do inchCALC or BluQ have ads?
Neither inchCALC nor BluQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, inchCALC or BluQ?
inchCALC ships an update every 2 months, and BluQ every 3 weeks. Most recently, inchCALC was updated on October 16, 2026 and BluQ on September 30, 2026.

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