Comparison

Construction Master 5 Calc vs Crane & Rigger

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 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.

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
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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

About

Crane & Rigger

Access capacity charts for hundreds of rigging items and calculate load formulas with ease. Browse a vast database of crane models and use mat calculators to simplify crane matting. Eliminate the need for physical manuals and reference materials.

Highlights
  • Capacity charts for rigging items
  • Sling and load calculators
  • Crane load chart database
  • Crane matting calculators
  • Ground pressure calculations
  • Steel weight calculators
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***Please note that you will need to create a login to use versions 4.0 and later. This is a Crane & Rigger login account and is NOT RELATED to your Apple ID.*** Quickly reference capacity charts on hundreds of rigging items from D-Rings to Slings. Calculate common rigging and load formulas quickly and easily with the various sling and load calculators. Browse our crane load chart, and specification database of over 1,000 crane models. Use the mat calculators to take the guess work and confusion out of proper crane matting. Quit lugging around all those books, brochures, and manuals get Crane & Rigger today! Basic Features include: - Ground pressure - Volume - Lifting Eye WLL Deductions - Sling Angle - Sling Tension - Sling Deductions for "Choke Angle" - Sling Capacity Charts - Synthetic Slings, Wire Slings, Chain Slings, Chain. - Hardware Capacity Charts - D-Rings, Shackles, Lifting Bars. Available Subscriptions: *Advanced Features - 12 months access to crane data, along with the advanced calculators and tools in Crane & Rigger. - Crane load chart and specification database of over 1,300 crane models. - Steel Pipe weight calculator - Steel Beam weight calculator - Object Density Reference - Cubic weight reference for hundreds of different materials. - Crane Mat Calculators - Calculate Mat "Bending", "Shear", and "Ground Pressure" for Crawler and Mobile Cranes. - Crane Range Calculator - Calculate reach, boom angle, and obstruction clearance. - Crane Capacity Calculator - Calculate chart reductions, total load, and capacity percentage. - Customizable daily crane tickets. *Pricing available in the "Upgrades" section of Crane & Rigger. Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Find the full terms and conditions, and our privacy policy, at: http://www.craneandriggerapp.com/Privacy.html

Screenshots

Construction Master 5 Calc4 screens
Crane & Rigger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Construction Master 5 Calc at 4.8 against Crane & Rigger's 1.4. Construction Master 5 Calc also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 12) and review sentiment (68% vs 45%). Crane & Rigger's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Construction Master 5 Calc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Crane & Rigger sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Construction Master 5 Calc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Master 5 Calc has 13K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Construction Master 5 Calc's written reviews are positive against 45% of Crane & Rigger's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Construction Master 5 Calc versus Crane & Rigger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Master 5 CalcCrane & Rigger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better1.4 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews — better45.2% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#169 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCalculated IndustriesLuke LeBlanc

Customer experience

Construction Master 5 Calc

All ratings13,064 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative27.9%

Crane & Rigger

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative44.0%

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

Crane & Rigger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Construction Master 5 Calc

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Full Access14 Days trial3 variants$3.991 Month
  • 1 Year Full Access14 Days trial3 variants$34.991 Year
11 purchases

Crane & Rigger

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Upgrade - 3 Months$14.993 Months
  • Pro Upgrade - 6 Months$24.996 Months
  • Pro Upgrade - 1 Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time8
  • Object Density Reference$0.99
  • Steel Pipe Calculator$1.99
  • Steel Beam Calculator$1.99
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  • Crane Capacity Calculator$1.99
  • Crane Range Calculator$3.99
  • Remove Advertisements$4.99
  • Mat Calculators$9.99
  • All Calculators Upgrade$24.99

Questions

Is Construction Master 5 Calc free?
Construction Master 5 Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crane & Rigger free?
Crane & Rigger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Construction Master 5 Calc or Crane & Rigger?
Construction Master 5 Calc is rated higher. Construction Master 5 Calc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Crane & Rigger averages 1.4 from 12 ratings.

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