Comparison

Construction Master Pro Calc vs Construction Calc Lite

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

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About

Construction Master Pro Calc

This app is a powerful construction calculator designed for professionals working with dimensions. It offers a wide range of solutions for dimensional math, right angle calculations, area and volume, and special functions, helping to improve speed and accuracy in layouts, bids, and estimates.

Highlights
  • Dimensional math and conversions
  • Right angle and rafter calculations
  • Area and volume solutions
  • Full trigonometric functions
  • Built-in user's guide and help
  • Save and share calculations
  • Project notes and attachments
Features
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FREE Try Before You Buy 14 Day Trial; your App Store account is not charged by Apple during the free trial. Rated 4.8 stars with over 1.12M downloads. The trusted construction calculator used by professionals across the US and the world. The go-to feet-inch-fraction calculator for framers, contractors, and builders. Includes Construction Master Pro and Construction Master Pro Trig in one app, with the CMPro Training Guide built in. Built with the same core engine that powers the industry-standard advanced construction-math calculators from Calculated Industries. Award-winning tools trusted by the industry for 40 years. BUILT FOR THE JOBSITE • Framers and carpenters: rafter cuts, stair layouts, lumber quantities, and framing calculations on the job • Builders and general contractors: estimates, material takeoffs, and building layouts • Concrete and masonry: footing volume, block counts, and unit conversions • Roofing contractors: bundles, squares, pitch, and slope in seconds WHY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE CONSTRUCTION MASTER® PRO • Powerful built-in calculations make CMPro ideal for completing layouts, plans, bids, and estimates • Work in and convert between all common building dimensional formats US & Metric • Built-in right angle functions simplify square-ups, rafters, slopes, and more • Handles framing, roofing, concrete, lumber, and stair calculations in one app • Full trigonometric functions for advanced construction math BUILT-IN SOLUTIONS • Dimensional Math and Conversions • Feet-Inch-Fraction, Inch Fraction, Yards • Decimal Feet and Inches (10ths, 100ths) • Preset Fractions (1/2" through 1/64") • D:M:S, Decimal Degree Entry and Conversions • Full Metric Function (m, cm, mm) RIGHT ANGLE SOLUTIONS • Complete Right Angle/Rafter Calculations • Pitch Key (Slope and Grade) • Rise, Run, Diagonal/Common Rafter Keys • Regular and Irregular Hip/Valley & Jack Rafter Keys • Rafter Cutting Angles (Plumb, Cheek, and Level Cuts) • Stair Layouts (including – Riser Limit, Stairwell Opening, Headroom, Floor Thickness) • Rake-Wall (including Arched) AREA AND VOLUME SOLUTIONS • Square and Cubic • Roof – Bundles, Squares, 4x8 Sheets, Pitch, Plan Area • Drywall, Siding and Paneling 4x8, 4x9 and 4x12 • Column/Cone Area and Volume -- • Basic & Advanced Circular Calculations • Weight per Volume Conversions • Length, Width, and Height Keys • Blocks, Footings SPECIAL FUNCTIONS • Trigonometric Function Keys: Sine, Cosine, Tangent, Arcsine, Arccosine, Arctangent • Board Feet • Studs: Find number On-center • User-Definable Preferences • Cost per Unit (total costs based on unit price) • Equal-Sided Polygon • Compound Miters • Crown Angle • Advanced Paperless Tape APP-ENHANCED FEATURES • Ask CMPro – exact steps for any calculation. AI built on CMPro’s 40 years of proven math • CMPro Toolbelt -- quick access to every tool, customizable for your workflow • Fast Fractions Mode -- dedicated fraction keys for faster, more precise entry • Materials Mode -- streamlined estimating for drywall, roofing, lumber, and more • Project Notes -- create text or voice-to-text notes, set up folders by project or client, add attachments, and share with your crew • EZ Calcs – 100+ forms-based calculators with illustrations for framing, concrete, roofing quantities, and much more. • Searchable Help and how-to videos • Context-sensitive Help -- press and hold any function key for Help text, diagrams, and videos • Save and share calculations and outputs (e.g., cut lists) with others on your crew • Bosch GLM integration -- send measured values into live calculations or Notes SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Apple account Settings > Account (Apple ID) > Subscriptions. TRADEMARKS Construction Master® and Calculated Industries® are registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc. Copyright 2026

About

Construction Calc Lite

A specialized calculator for construction professionals and anyone working with measurements in feet and inches. Perform complex calculations, scale drawings, and determine angles and material quantities with ease. Features include fractional inch support, history recall, and customizable rounding.

Highlights
  • Feet, inch, and fractional inch calculations
  • Drawing scaling
  • Miter and triangle angle calculations
  • Material quantity and cost estimation
  • Fraction reduction
  • History list for value reuse
  • Customizable rounding precision
Features
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Designed by tradespeople, for tradespeople. Construction Calc Lite handles the heavy lifting of jobsite math—fractions, dimensional conversions, framing, and layout—so you can focus on the build. Whether you're a carpenter, concrete finisher, framer, superintendent, or DIYer, Construction Calc Lite delivers fast, accurate jobsite calculations with zero guesswork. WHY TRADES CHOOSE CONSTRUCTION CALC • True Feet-Inch-Fraction Math: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in full dimensional fractions down to 1/16th (or user-set precision) with automatic reduction. • Seamless Unit Switching: Effortlessly mix Imperial and Metric. Convert feet-inch-fractions to meters, centimeters, or millimeters in a single tap. • Split-Screen Display: View decimal values, feet/inch fractions, memory registers, and scale factors simultaneously in large, high-visibility text. • Visual Cut & Layout Solvers: Dedicated modules for right triangles, miters, arcs, and baluster spacing complete with clear visual diagrams. • 50 Memory Registers & Full History: Never lose a cut list or measurement. Easily recall previous calculations on the fly. DEDICATED MODULES FOR EVERY TRADE • Framing & Layout: Calculate stud, fence post, and baluster spacing (horizontal, angled, or circular). • Miters & Trim: Visual miter and bevel angle calculator for crown molding and finish carpentry. • Geometry & Stairs: Instant solutions for right triangles, diagonals, rafter lengths, arcs, and chords. • Concrete, Volume & Area: Quickly calculate slab volume, footings, room square footage, and block/tank capacities. • Materials & Coverage: Estimate drywall sheets, tile, paint, and material costs with built-in waste allowances. • Smart Blueprint Scaling: Instantly scale plan drawings up or down to true field dimensions. BUILT FOR THE JOBSITE • High-Contrast Display: Large, legible fonts engineered for bright outdoor sunlight or dark crawl spaces. • Works 100% Offline: No cell service required on remote sites.

Screenshots

Construction Master Pro Calc4 screens
Construction Calc Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Construction Calc Lite at none against Construction Master Pro Calc's 10. Construction Master Pro Calc's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (41K vs 146). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Master Pro Calc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Construction Calc Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Construction Master Pro Calc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Master Pro Calc has 41K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Construction Master Pro Calc's written reviews are positive against 54% of Construction Calc Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Master Pro Calc ships an update every 3 weeks, Construction Calc Lite monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Construction Master Pro Calc versus Construction Calc Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Master Pro CalcConstruction Calc Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41K ratings) — better4.6 (146 ratings)
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews — better53.6% of reviews
Number of ratings41K — better146
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCalculated IndustriesSnappy Appz Inc.

Customer experience

Construction Master Pro Calc

All ratings40,354 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews326 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative34.4%

Construction Calc Lite

All ratings138 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative32.1%

Bugs and requests

Construction Master Pro Calc

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Calculation errors in some scenarios
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add metric unit support
  • Offer one-time purchase option
  • Improve backup and data transfer
  • Add more customization options
  • Enhance overall user experience

Construction Calc Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Construction Master Pro Calc

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Full Access14 Days trial4 variants$4.991 Month
  • 1 Month Full Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1 Year Full Access14 Days trial4 variants$39.991 Year
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  • 1 Year Full Access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Construction Calc Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Construction Master Pro Calc free?
Construction Master Pro Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Construction Calc Lite free?
Construction Calc Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Construction Master Pro Calc or Construction Calc Lite?
Construction Master Pro Calc is rated higher. Construction Master Pro Calc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Construction Calc Lite averages 4.6 from 146 ratings.
Do Construction Master Pro Calc or Construction Calc Lite have ads?
Construction Calc Lite shows ads; Construction Master Pro Calc does not.
Which is updated more often, Construction Master Pro Calc or Construction Calc Lite?
Construction Master Pro Calc ships an update every 3 weeks, and Construction Calc Lite monthly. Most recently, Construction Master Pro Calc was updated on November 6, 2026 and Construction Calc Lite on November 6, 2026.

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