# Construction Master Pro Calc vs Crane & Rigger

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Master Pro Calc | Crane & Rigger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-master-pro-calc/id370406446/reviews)** | [1.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crane-and-rigger/id450555809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calculated Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/370406449) | [Luke LeBlanc](https://appshunter.io/developer/450555812) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Master Pro Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-master-pro-calc/id370406446)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Full Access | $3.69 | per month |
| 1 Month Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| CMPro Full Access | $9.99 | per year |
| 6 Months Full Access | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Full Access | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Full Access | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and always available
- ⚙️ Comprehensive construction calculations
- 💪 Industry-standard tool
- 🔍 Accurate and reliable
- 📱 Integrates well with mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Locks data behind subscription
- 🔄 Forced to re-purchase after device changes
- 🔍 Lacks full metric support
- 🔧 Occasional UI/UX issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Calculation errors in some scenarios
- Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Requested features**

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


### Crane & Rigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crane-and-rigger/id450555809)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade - 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Upgrade - 6 Months | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Upgrade - 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Object Density Reference | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steel Pipe Calculator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Steel Beam Calculator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crane Capacity Calculator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crane Range Calculator | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mat Calculators | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Calculators Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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