Comparison

Construction Master Pro Calc vs Buildr

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

Buildr

This app streamlines construction calculations for professionals and DIYers. It simplifies complex math for projects like roofing, staircases, and material estimation, offering interactive tools for precise measurements and reduced waste.

Highlights
  • Interactive wall framing
  • Staircase builder
  • Cubic and square meter tally
  • Trigonometry calculator
  • Reduced Level function
  • Site set-out tools
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Welcome to Buildr – your ultimate companion, designed to revolutionise construction calculations. This powerful tool is perfect for everyone from seasoned professionals and DIY enthusiasts to carpenters, builders, concrete workers, plasterers, and handymen. Our vision is to save you time and enhance your efficiency, transforming how you approach construction calculations. Built with a comprehensive suite of functions, Buildr simplifies complex construction math. Whether you're planning a roofing project, designing a staircase, or dealing with cubic and square meter tallies, our tool does the heavy lifting for you. Our user-friendly interface allows you to navigate the app with ease, ensuring each job becomes faster, and more efficient. Unleash the potential of Buildr's interactive wall framing and staircase builder functions. With a few taps, you have precise measurements and visual renderings of your rake wall or staircase project. This unparalleled accuracy eliminates guesswork, reduces waste, and ensures your project meets all your specifications and standards. But Buildr isn't just about framing. Our cubic and square meter tally functions enable you to segment large calculations into manageable sizes and shapes, making it easier to plan, budget, and execute your projects. Our trigonometry calculator is a game-changer for right-angle calculations. Whether you're laying out a site, squaring structures, or crafting rafters and braces, this tool ensures impeccable accuracy. One of Buildr's unique features is our Reduced Level function. This invaluable tool transforms site set-outs, keeping track of your benchmarks, instrument heights, backlights, intermediate sights, and foresights. This level of detail minimises run-out and measurement errors, ensuring a smooth, efficient construction process. By leveraging the power of Buildr, you can significantly reduce calculation time and costly mistakes. Our user-friendly design means you can focus on what you do best - building. Buildr is more than just a calculator; it's a way to stand out from the crowd, to deliver quality, accuracy, and efficiency in every project you undertake. In the ever-evolving world of construction, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. With Buildr, you can ditch traditional, time-consuming calculations and embrace a smarter, more efficient way of working. Our commitment to continuous improvement means we're always looking for ways to enhance our app, adding features that make your job easier. With Buildr, you're not just using a tool; you're joining a community of builders who value efficiency, accuracy, and quality. Our growing user base is a testament to the transformative power of our app. But don't just take our word for it. Download Buildr today and experience the difference for yourself. Elevate your construction game with Buildr - the key to smarter, more efficient building. Experience the difference, and build with confidence today! Transform your construction workflow, reduce errors, save time, and improve your bottom line with Buildr. Start your journey with us, and let's build a better future together. To access all premium features of Buildr, a paid subscription is required. The features depicted in our screenshots and descriptions are premium and require a subscription to use. Subscription plans are available on a monthly or annual basis, and include access to all functions and updates. With a subscription, users can take advantage of Buildr's advanced framing tools, cubic and square meter tallies, trigonometry calculator, reduced level function, and much more. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Construction Master Pro Calc4 screens
Buildr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Construction Master Pro Calc at none against Buildr's shown. Construction Master Pro Calc also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 14) and chart position (#53 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 and Buildr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Construction Master Pro Calc against 4.9 for Buildr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Master Pro Calc has 40K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Construction Master Pro Calc's written reviews are positive against 67% of Buildr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Master Pro Calc ships an update every 3 weeks, Buildr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Construction Master Pro Calc versus Buildr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Master Pro CalcBuildr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40K ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB106 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCalculated IndustriesEvolv Developments Pty. Ltd.

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%

Buildr

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Buildr

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
4 purchases

Buildr

Subscriptions4
  • Buildr - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Buildr Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Buildr - Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Buildr Pro - Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Construction Master Pro Calc free?
Construction Master Pro Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buildr free?
Buildr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Construction Master Pro Calc or Buildr?
Buildr is rated higher. Construction Master Pro Calc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Buildr averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Construction Master Pro Calc or Buildr have ads?
Buildr shows ads; Construction Master Pro Calc does not.
Which is updated more often, Construction Master Pro Calc or Buildr?
Construction Master Pro Calc ships an update every 3 weeks, and Buildr fortnightly. Most recently, Construction Master Pro Calc was updated on November 5, 2026 and Buildr on November 3, 2026.

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