# Construction Master 5 Calc vs Crane & Rigger

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Master 5 Calc | Crane & Rigger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-master-5-calc/id370412148/reviews)** | [1.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crane-and-rigger/id450555809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calculated Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/370406449) | [Luke LeBlanc](https://appshunter.io/developer/450555812) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Master 5 Calc

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

**Currently charting:** #188 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


### Crane & Rigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crane-and-rigger/id450555809)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade - 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Upgrade - 6 Months | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Upgrade - 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Object Density Reference | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steel Pipe Calculator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Steel Beam Calculator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crane Capacity Calculator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crane Range Calculator | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mat Calculators | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Calculators Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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