Construction Master 5 Calc vs M2 Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Construction Master 5 Calc
This app is a powerful feet-inch-fraction calculator designed for construction professionals. It offers advanced calculation capabilities for layouts, bids, and estimates, simplifying complex measurements and conversions for enhanced project accuracy and efficiency.
- Feet-inch-fraction calculations
- Right angle and rafter calculations
- Area and volume solutions
- Board feet and cost per unit
- Dimensional math and conversions
- Save or email calculations
- Context-sensitive help
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FREE Try Before You Buy trial, your App Store account is not charged by Apple during the free trial. Introducing the Construction Master 5, an innovative feet-inch-fraction builder's calculator that revolutionizes project efficiency and accuracy. For over thirty years, this award-winning tool has been a vital asset in North America's construction industry, trusted by professionals for its precision and reliability. The Construction Master 5 was built for professionals, including Builders, Contractors, Designers, Fabricators, Framers, Carpenters, Tradesmen, and Advanced Do-It-Yourselfers. ----- VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS ----- • Tailored to meet the needs of Builders, Contractors, and Designers • Essential for Fabricators and Framers/Carpenters • Invaluable for Tradesmen across specialties • Perfect for Advanced Do-It-Yourselfers requiring precise measurements • Aim to enhance speed, accuracy, and productivity in dimension-focused projects ----- OPTIMIZED FOR MOBILE DEVICES ----- • Compatible with both iPhone and iPad • Replicates the trusted functions of our traditional handheld calculators • Enhanced with exclusive features for mobile users • User-friendly design with a comprehensive User’s Guide • Includes Searchable help and a 'press and hold' feature for instant help on functions, supported by tutorial videos ----- ADVANCED CALCULATION CAPABILITIES ----- • Equipped with a robust core engine from Calculated Industries • Assures unmatched reliability and precision • Perfect for construction or DIY projects requiring exact measurements • Offers powerful built-in solutions for layouts, plans, bids, and estimates • Works in and converts between various dimensional formats, including imperial and metric units ----- COMPREHENSIVE BUILT-IN SOLUTIONS ----- • Extensive dimensional math and conversion capabilities • Features complete right angle and rafter calculations • Includes area and volume solutions for square, cubic, and circular calculations • Special functions like Board Feet, Cost per Unit, and Advanced Paperless Tape • User-definable preferences and memory function for personalized use ----- ENHANCED APP FEATURES ----- • Entry-editing Backspace Key for easy corrections • Context-sensitive help is available for each function • Ability to save or email calculations and outputs like cut lists • Facilitates complex calculations with ease • Designed for efficient use in the field, office, or on the go With the Construction Master 5, take your construction and DIY projects to the next level of efficiency and precision. This tool not only simplifies complex calculations but also brings a new level of professionalism and accuracy to your work. Whether working on the job site, in the office or tackling a home project, the Construction Master 5 is your indispensable partner, ensuring that every measurement and calculation is on point. Upgrade your toolkit with the Construction Master 5 and experience the future of construction and project planning today. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Your Free Trial period is free of charge. Subscriptions offered will automatically renew at the end of the chosen period. Upon purchase confirmation and completion of a free trial, payment will be charged to your Apple account. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off or the subscription is canceled in settings at least one day (24 hours) before the subscription period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple account Settings > Account (Apple ID) > Subscriptions. TRADEMARKS Construction Master® and Calculated Industries® are registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc. Copyright 2024
M2 Calculator
Calculate the number of M2 Processors needed for LED video screens based on tile type, frame rate, and color depth. This tool helps determine the total tiles and ports required for a given setup, updated for the SX40 Processor.
- Calculate M2 Processor requirements
- Select LED tile types
- Set frame rate and color depth
- Determine tiles per port
- Calculate total tiles
- Supports SX40 Processor
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The M2 Processor (by Brompton*) is used on Large LED video screen, it takes in a variety of inputs and has 4 output ports that can drive up to a maximum of 500,000 pixels per port, but there are some conditions. Frame Rate, Colour Depth and how many pixels each connected tile has can impact the number of tiles you can drive per Port. By selecting the type of LED tile in the wall (Currently CT only has the Roe MC7HB, Black OnyX 3.47, Black OnyX 2.8 and the Carbon 4 LED tile with the Brompton Receiver Cards installed) and selecting a frame rate, and colour depth you can see how many tiles you can connect to each port and total tiles to the Processor. This application has now been updated for the SX40 Processor. I wrote this application for the Techs and PM's I work with so that they can see for simple LED screens how many M2 Processors they need on the show for a given frame rate and colour depth. * this program was not written by Brompton, and they do not provide technical support for this program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M2 Calculator at none against Construction Master 5 Calc's 6. M2 Calculator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Construction Master 5 Calc's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Construction Master 5 Calc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. M2 Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
M2 Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Master 5 Calc has 13K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Construction Master 5 Calc ships an update every 3 months, M2 Calculator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Construction Master 5 Calc | M2 Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Calculated Industries | Darren Alexander |
Customer experience
Construction Master 5 Calc
M2 Calculator
Bugs and requests
Construction Master 5 Calc
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not working without internet connection
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Login/purchase issues when switching devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Watch support
- Offer one-time purchase option
- Improve compatibility with older devices
- Provide a free version with limited features
M2 Calculator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Construction Master 5 Calc
- 1 Month Full Access14 Days trial3 variants$3.991 Month
- 1 Year Full Access14 Days trial3 variants$34.991 Year
M2 Calculator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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