Comparison

Drill Calc vs Drill Bit Converter

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

Head to head
About

Drill Calc

This utility app helps you determine the correct drill bit size for threaded holes. It supports both inch and metric threads, calculates close and tight fit hole sizes, and provides tables for standard drill bit sizes and pipe information.

Highlights
  • Calculates drill bit size for threaded holes
  • Supports inch and metric threads
  • Displays close and tight fit hole sizes
  • Includes standard inch fractional and numeric drill bit tables
  • Provides pipe size information
  • Offers data on common wood screw sizes
Features
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Need to find the right drill bit size for a hole? Drill Calc calculates the correct drill bit size to use for threaded holes, based on the bolt (tap) diameter and thread pitch and percentage, for both inch and metric threads. Close and tight fit hole sizes for many popular drill sizes are also displayed. It also has tables of standard inch fractional and numeric drill bit sizes, as well as complete information for various pipe sizes. There is also detailed information about the commonly used sizes of wood screws. Buy your copy of Drill Calc today, and put away your drill chart.

About

Drill Bit Converter

Features
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If you have ever had to try to figure out which Fractional or Decimal bit is close enough to a particular Metric size, this is the app for you. Drill Bit Converter performs rapid conversions between Inch Fractional, Inch Decimal, Metric, and Gauge Drill Sizes. Simply select the unit of interest, type in a value, and the nearest equivalent of all other unis will be instantly displayed. When conversions to Inch Fractional or Gauge sizes are not exact, the app will display the amount of error. You can then easily tell if you have an alternative drill bit on hand that is close enough for your project. The app also includes a help display to explain the key features of the app, and it includes several pdf files containing helpful reference charts for drill and tap conversions and selections. You can email or print these charts. Printing requires an Air Print Connection. We welcome your feedback and suggestions for improvement. Thanks for considering our offering.

Screenshots

Drill Calc4 screens
Drill Bit Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drill Calc at every 18 months against Drill Bit Converter's every 54 months. Drill Bit Converter's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Drill Calc costs $2.99 and Drill Bit Converter $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drill Calc ships an update every 18 months, Drill Bit Converter every 54 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Drill Calc versus Drill Bit Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrill CalcDrill Bit Converter
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.1 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 months — betterEvery 54 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlack Cat SystemsDohmann Engineering Services

In-app purchases

None

Drill Calc

No in-app purchases

None

Drill Bit Converter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drill Calc free?
Drill Calc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drill Bit Converter free?
Drill Bit Converter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drill Calc or Drill Bit Converter have ads?
Neither Drill Calc nor Drill Bit Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drill Calc or Drill Bit Converter?
Drill Calc ships an update every 18 months, and Drill Bit Converter every 54 months. Most recently, Drill Calc was updated on August 12, 2026 and Drill Bit Converter on September 21, 2026.

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