# Construction Master 5 Calc vs Construction Calculator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Construction Calculator at every 6 days against Construction Master 5 Calc's every 3 months. Construction Master 5 Calc's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 625) and review sentiment (68% vs 54%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Construction Master 5 Calc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Construction Calculator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Construction Master 5 Calc against 4.7 for Construction Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Master 5 Calc has 13K ratings behind it against 625, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Construction Master 5 Calc's written reviews are positive against 54% of Construction Calculator's.

Construction Master 5 Calc ships an update every 3 months, Construction Calculator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Master 5 Calc | Construction Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-master-5-calc/id370412148/reviews)** | [4.7 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-calculator/id1092417398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 625 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calculated Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/370406449) | [xNeat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/327498295) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Master 5 Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-master-5-calc/id370412148)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Full Access | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Full Access | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient to have on phone
- 💡 Useful for construction work
- 🚀 Performs like physical calculator
- 👍 Helpful for calculations and estimates
- 👍 Great tool for framers and carpenters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Prefer one-time purchase option
- 🤔 Subscription cost as much as physical calculator
- 🤔 Should allow trial before subscription
- 🐛 Issues with restoring purchases

**Reported bugs**

- App not working without internet connection
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Login/purchase issues when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch support
- Offer one-time purchase option
- Improve compatibility with older devices
- Provide a free version with limited features


### Construction Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-calculator/id1092417398)

This app is a powerful calculator designed for construction and woodworking professionals, as well as students. It simplifies calculations involving feet, inches, and fractions, offering conversions between various measurement units and displaying equations and results simultaneously. Advanced features are available through optional in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Decimal to fraction converter, Fraction to decimal conversion, Simultaneous equation and result display, Advanced editing capabilities, Today Screen integration, Support for multiple dimensional formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Calculator | $4.99 | per month |
| Construction Calculator | $39.99 | per year |
| Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Plus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rafter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stair Calculator | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fraction Calculator | $9.99 | one-time |
| Construction Calculator | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and accurate calculations
- 💡 Helpful for construction work
- 🎨 Customizable colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Paywall locks out useful features
- 🔄 Forced updates break existing functionality
- 🤯 Confusing and difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Calculation errors and incorrect results
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Bring back fraction display in results
- Allow offline use without subscription
- Add more construction-specific tools
- Improve user interface and usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Master 5 Calc free?

Construction Master 5 Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Construction Calculator free?

Construction Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Construction Master 5 Calc or Construction Calculator?

Construction Master 5 Calc is rated higher. Construction Master 5 Calc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Construction Calculator averages 4.7 from 625 ratings.

### Do Construction Master 5 Calc or Construction Calculator have ads?

Neither Construction Master 5 Calc nor Construction Calculator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Master 5 Calc or Construction Calculator?

Construction Master 5 Calc ships an update every 3 months, and Construction Calculator every 6 days. Most recently, Construction Master 5 Calc was updated on September 24, 2026 and Construction Calculator on September 23, 2026.

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