Comparison

BalusterPro vs Hours Tracker. Time Calculator

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

Head to head
About

BalusterPro

This app simplifies the calculation of baluster spacing for handrails and other projects requiring equal spacing. It allows users to input dimensions and adjust the number of balusters to meet code requirements, displaying precise measurements on one screen.

Highlights
  • Calculate baluster spacing
  • Input handrail dimensions
  • Adjust balusters needed slider
  • View spacing between balusters
  • Display centers and edges
  • Select measurement precision (1/16, 1/32, metric, 1/64)
  • Audio output of measurements
Features
Currently charting
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***Named one of the top 100 new home products for 2011 in This Old House magazine*** BalusterPro is a unique and handy tool designed for carpenters and woodworkers, but useful for do-it-yourselfers and homeowners alike. BalusterPro makes the chore of calculating spacing of handrail balusters a quick and elementary task.  It can also be used for any job requiring equal spacing between boards or slats.  Use for picket fences, bench/chair backs,decking or column flutes. ____________________________________ What users are saying: Punch in staircase and handrail dimensions, choose the configuration, and this app saves you the tedium of calculating baluster spacing. Hallelujah. This Old House Magazine BalusterPro is an awesome app and can be used for a multitude of layout tasks, at your desk, on the job, in your car—wherever your phone goes, and it only costs a few bucks. Gary Katz - Master finish carpenter and publisher of THISiscarpentry.com BalusterPro makes building that stairway more heavenly homefixated.com ____________________________________ Instructions for Use: BalusterPro offers calculations for six different common handrail situations which you may encounter.  First, tap the settings button to select your measurement input method, then select the desired type of baluster installation. Use the keypad or sliders to enter your measurements for ‘Run Length’ (distance between the newel posts) and the ‘Baluster Width.’  Finally, just drag the ‘Balusters Needed’ slider to see your required number of balusters. As you adjust the ‘Balusters Needed’ slider, the “Spacing Between Balusters” will simultaneously update. Stop when your ‘Spacing Between Balusters’ meets your specific code requirements. Tap the view button to see a list of all the centers and edges of the balusters. No longer will you need to keep pressing the add button on your traditional calculator to list your centers....they are all shown on one screen! It’s just that simple! You can display your measurements by selecting 1/16, 1/32, or metric on the main screen to determine your precision level. If desired you can also display your result down to 1/64. To do this, once you have done your calculation, simply tap the 'Spacing Between Balusters' result and if possible it will be further reduced down to 1/64 and displayed for 5 seconds. This is handy if you want to cut all your fillets at once as it nearly eliminates cumulative error. Tap the speak buttons at the bottoms of the list columns to have the app speak your measurements. ____________________________________________________________________ Check out my other construction related apps...StairBuilderPro for a stair stringer layout tool & TilePro for a simple tile layout tool. ____________________________________________________________________ Check out the video demo at my website to see BalusterPro in action.

About

Hours Tracker. Time Calculator

Features
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Stay organized and in control of your work schedule with our app. Easily log your working hours, shifts, and breaks, and keep accurate records of your time. Perfect for freelancers, contractors, hourly workers, and anyone who needs clear time tracking. Main Features: • Track daily work hours and shifts • Log breaks and overtime • View weekly and monthly summaries • Simple start/stop timer or manual entry • Export reports for payroll or invoicing • Clean and intuitive interface Why You’ll Love It: • Keep accurate records of your work time • Ideal for freelancers and hourly employees • Save time with easy logging and summaries • Stay organized and productive Subscription Details: • Weekly Plan: $4.99/week Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the subscription ends. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your iTunes Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12N2_T4EgyUH7b7X4UGDPho3VtCQmLdOj4-wL7hCrnZI/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vtA64hVn2S1OS3FMGyDQ4ziFUCFyxXFST90iD5cyj58/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

BalusterPro4 screens
Hours Tracker. Time Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hours Tracker. Time Calculator at Free against BalusterPro's $2.99. BalusterPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On 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

Hours Tracker. Time Calculator is free to download; BalusterPro costs $2.99 up front. Hours Tracker. Time Calculator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BalusterPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BalusterPro versus Hours Tracker. Time Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalusterProHours Tracker. Time Calculator
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg GabrioIvan Barton

Bugs and requests

BalusterPro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App kicks you out randomly
  • App crashes when tapping view tab
  • App crashes when clicking on flat run balisters attached

Requested features

18 requests
  • Allow angles past 40 degrees
  • Loosen angle tolerance
  • Update the app
  • Add visualization tool
  • Option to start with a center baluster
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  • Improve metric input (decimals)
  • Fix crashing when tapping view tab
  • Allow input with keypad instead of sliders
  • Compute longer runs
  • Allow setting measurements with keypad
  • Allow input of actual parameters of existing conditions
  • Input fields for precise measurements/placements of Posts
  • Allow in-field measurements for angles of rise & run
  • Allow input of spacing per local code to calculate baluster count
  • Fix baluster count recalculation
  • Automatically add baluster width to run measurement
  • Improve slider controls for better precision
  • Add dark mode option

Hours Tracker. Time Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BalusterPro

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Hours Tracker. Time Calculator

Subscriptions5
  • Hours Tracker$4.997 Days
  • Hours Tracker3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Hours Tracker3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Hours Tracker$19.991 Year
  • Hours Tracker$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BalusterPro free?
BalusterPro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hours Tracker. Time Calculator free?
Hours Tracker. Time Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BalusterPro or Hours Tracker. Time Calculator have ads?
Neither BalusterPro nor Hours Tracker. Time Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BalusterPro or Hours Tracker. Time Calculator?
BalusterPro ships an update every 2 months, and Hours Tracker. Time Calculator every 2 months. Most recently, BalusterPro was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hours Tracker. Time Calculator on September 16, 2026.

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