Comparison

Construction Master Pro Calc vs Crown Molding

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

Crown Molding

This app calculates precise miter and bevel angles for cutting crown molding, helping both DIYers and professionals achieve perfect corner fits. It simplifies complex cuts with clear illustrations, reducing material waste and installation time.

Highlights
  • Calculates miter and bevel angles
  • Supports horizontal and vertical corners
  • Provides easy-to-understand illustrations
  • Reduces material waste
  • Simplifies complex cuts
Features
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Have you installed, or tried to install crown molding but just couldn't get the corners to meet up correctly? Or did you get it right, but it took a lot of time and wasted material? If so, this Crown Molding app is for you! For Do-It-Yourselfers and Professionals alike, this Crown Molding app calculates the miter and bevel angles to use with a miter saw when cutting crown molding for installation. Crown Molding supports both horizontal corners (for typical flat ceilings and mantels, etc) and vertical corners as required for cathedral or vaulted ceilings. Easy-to-understand illustrations are displayed to assist with placing the piece of crown molding on the saw for the perfect cut. No more guessing or wasted material. Cut it right the first time!

Screenshots

Construction Master Pro Calc4 screens
Crown Molding4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Construction Master Pro Calc at Free against Crown Molding's $1.99. Construction Master Pro Calc also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). Crown Molding's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Construction Master Pro Calc is free to download; Crown Molding costs $1.99 up front. Construction Master Pro Calc sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.69 per month. Crown Molding 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Master Pro Calc has 40K ratings behind it against 2, 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 33% of Crown Molding's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Master Pro Calc ships an update every 3 weeks, Crown Molding every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Construction Master Pro Calc versus Crown Molding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Master Pro CalcCrown Molding
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (40K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings40K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#49 — better#198
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCalculated IndustriesFisherlea Systems

Customer experience

Construction Master Pro Calc

All ratings39,604 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative34.6%

Crown Molding

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Crown Molding

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
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  • 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
None

Crown Molding

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 Crown Molding free?
Crown Molding costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Construction Master Pro Calc or Crown Molding?
Construction Master Pro Calc is rated higher. Construction Master Pro Calc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Crown Molding averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Construction Master Pro Calc or Crown Molding have ads?
Neither Construction Master Pro Calc nor Crown Molding shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construction Master Pro Calc or Crown Molding?
Construction Master Pro Calc ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crown Molding every 15 months. Most recently, Construction Master Pro Calc was updated on September 27, 2026 and Crown Molding on September 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Construction Master Pro Calc or Crown Molding?
Construction Master Pro Calc currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Crown Molding at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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