Comparison

Construction Master Pro Calc vs Crane & Rigger

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

Head to head
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

Crane & Rigger

Access capacity charts for hundreds of rigging items and calculate load formulas with ease. Browse a vast database of crane models and use mat calculators to simplify crane matting. Eliminate the need for physical manuals and reference materials.

Highlights
  • Capacity charts for rigging items
  • Sling and load calculators
  • Crane load chart database
  • Crane matting calculators
  • Ground pressure calculations
  • Steel weight calculators
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***Please note that you will need to create a login to use versions 4.0 and later. This is a Crane & Rigger login account and is NOT RELATED to your Apple ID.*** Quickly reference capacity charts on hundreds of rigging items from D-Rings to Slings. Calculate common rigging and load formulas quickly and easily with the various sling and load calculators. Browse our crane load chart, and specification database of over 1,000 crane models. Use the mat calculators to take the guess work and confusion out of proper crane matting. Quit lugging around all those books, brochures, and manuals get Crane & Rigger today! Basic Features include: - Ground pressure - Volume - Lifting Eye WLL Deductions - Sling Angle - Sling Tension - Sling Deductions for "Choke Angle" - Sling Capacity Charts - Synthetic Slings, Wire Slings, Chain Slings, Chain. - Hardware Capacity Charts - D-Rings, Shackles, Lifting Bars. Available Subscriptions: *Advanced Features - 12 months access to crane data, along with the advanced calculators and tools in Crane & Rigger. - Crane load chart and specification database of over 1,300 crane models. - Steel Pipe weight calculator - Steel Beam weight calculator - Object Density Reference - Cubic weight reference for hundreds of different materials. - Crane Mat Calculators - Calculate Mat "Bending", "Shear", and "Ground Pressure" for Crawler and Mobile Cranes. - Crane Range Calculator - Calculate reach, boom angle, and obstruction clearance. - Crane Capacity Calculator - Calculate chart reductions, total load, and capacity percentage. - Customizable daily crane tickets. *Pricing available in the "Upgrades" section of Crane & Rigger. Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Find the full terms and conditions, and our privacy policy, at: http://www.craneandriggerapp.com/Privacy.html

Screenshots

Construction Master Pro Calc4 screens
Crane & Rigger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Construction Master Pro Calc at 4.8 against Crane & Rigger's 1.4. Construction Master Pro Calc also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 12) and review sentiment (60% vs 45%). Crane & Rigger's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.69 per month and Crane & Rigger sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Construction Master Pro Calc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Master Pro Calc has 40K ratings behind it against 12, 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 45% of Crane & Rigger's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Construction Master Pro Calc versus Crane & Rigger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Master Pro CalcCrane & Rigger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40K ratings) — better1.4 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews60.1% of reviews — better45.2% of reviews
Number of ratings40K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#49 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCalculated IndustriesLuke LeBlanc

Customer experience

Construction Master Pro Calc

All ratings39,604 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative34.7%

Crane & Rigger

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative44.0%

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

Crane & Rigger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Construction Master Pro Calc

Subscriptions12
  • 1 Month Full Access7 Days trial2 variants$3.691 Month
  • 1 Month Full Access14 Days trial4 variants$4.991 Month
  • 1 Month Full Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • 1 Month Full Access1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • CMPro Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • 6 Months Full Access7 Days trial$19.996 Months
  • 1 Year Full Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • 1 Year Full Access7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Full Access14 Days trial4 variants$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year Full Access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year Full Access1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year Full Access3 Months trial$39.991 Year
11 purchases

Crane & Rigger

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Upgrade - 3 Months$14.993 Months
  • Pro Upgrade - 6 Months$24.996 Months
  • Pro Upgrade - 1 Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time8
  • Object Density Reference$0.99
  • Steel Pipe Calculator$1.99
  • Steel Beam Calculator$1.99
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  • Crane Capacity Calculator$1.99
  • Crane Range Calculator$3.99
  • Remove Advertisements$4.99
  • Mat Calculators$9.99
  • All Calculators Upgrade$24.99

Questions

Is Construction Master Pro Calc free?
Construction Master Pro Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crane & Rigger free?
Crane & Rigger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Construction Master Pro Calc or Crane & Rigger?
Construction Master Pro Calc is rated higher. Construction Master Pro Calc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Crane & Rigger averages 1.4 from 12 ratings.

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