# Construction Master 5 Calc vs Simple Date Wheel

The clearest difference is price: Construction Master 5 Calc at Free against Simple Date Wheel's $0.99. Construction Master 5 Calc also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (13K vs 10). Simple Date Wheel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Construction Master 5 Calc is free to download; Simple Date Wheel costs $0.99 up front. Construction Master 5 Calc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simple Date Wheel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Construction Master 5 Calc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Master 5 Calc has 13K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Construction Master 5 Calc's written reviews are positive against 73% of Simple Date Wheel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Construction Master 5 Calc ships an update every 3 months, Simple Date Wheel every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Master 5 Calc | Simple Date Wheel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-master-5-calc/id370412148/reviews)** | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-date-wheel/id1452078377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | #198 |
| Size | 73 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calculated Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/370406449) | [Brian Semrau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452078376) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Master 5 Calc

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

**Currently charting:** #169 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


### Simple Date Wheel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-date-wheel/id1452078377)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This interactive tool functions like a paper date wheel to calculate the number of weeks between two dates. Easily schedule events, estimate deadlines, or determine time until a future date. It accurately accounts for leap years and offers zoom functionality.

**Highlights:** Interactive date wheel functionality, Calculate weeks between dates, Schedule events and estimate deadlines, Leap year adjustments, Pinch-to-zoom for detailed viewing, On-screen instructions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Master 5 Calc free?

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

### Is Simple Date Wheel free?

Simple Date Wheel costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Construction Master 5 Calc or Simple Date Wheel?

Construction Master 5 Calc is rated higher. Construction Master 5 Calc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Simple Date Wheel averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Construction Master 5 Calc or Simple Date Wheel have ads?

Neither Construction Master 5 Calc nor Simple Date Wheel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Master 5 Calc or Simple Date Wheel?

Construction Master 5 Calc ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Date Wheel every 8 days. Most recently, Construction Master 5 Calc was updated on October 14, 2026 and Simple Date Wheel on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Construction Master 5 Calc or Simple Date Wheel?

Construction Master 5 Calc currently peaks at #169 in the App Store charts, and Simple Date Wheel at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*