Comparison

Construction Master 5 Calc vs Pile Driving

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

Pile Driving

This utility app calculates pile driver stroke height from sound, logging real-time data like blow count and moving averages. It's designed for engineers, contractors, and inspectors to eliminate guesswork in pile driving operations.

Highlights
  • Instant stroke height calculation from sound
  • Real-time log of stroke height and blow count
  • Calculates moving averages of stroke height
  • Mark button for test pile tracking
  • Saves and emails logged data
  • Adjustable sensitivity bar
Features
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Discover this amazing Pile Driving app that automatically calculates the height of stroke from the sound of the pile driver. This easy to use app will allow the user to keep a real time log of stroke height, blow count, and moving average of stroke height. If you are an engineer, contractor, or inspector, Pile Driving app is a priceless tool needed for pile driving that eliminates any guess work when driving pile. Features - Receive instant stroke height based on the sound of the pile hammer - Easy to read and use single screen that anybody can use without directions in either English or metric units. - Calculates moving average height of the last 10, 20, 50 ,100 or average per foot/meter. - “Mark” button for test pile that will track the number of blows since the last time pushed - Logs every blow with blow count, stroke height and test pile mark. - Sensitivity bar the user can adjust depending on his or her type of phone. - Blows per minute feature - Save and e-mail data to yourself or anyone else. - Start/Stop time along with total drive time - Multiple options for recording average stroke heights including per foot. *Note piledriving app is only intended for use with open end diesel hammers. *Users must always double check accuracy of pile app against other known industry accepted methods. Klasen Industries takes no responsibility for inaccurate information. Questions or comments please contact us at Klasen.Industries@gmail.com. All feedback is welcome!

Screenshots

Construction Master 5 Calc4 screens
Pile Driving4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Construction Master 5 Calc at 68% against Pile Driving's 20%. Construction Master 5 Calc also leads on price (Free vs $34.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.8). Pile Driving's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Construction Master 5 Calc is free to download; Pile Driving costs $34.99 up front. Construction Master 5 Calc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pile Driving asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Construction Master 5 Calc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Master 5 Calc has 13K ratings behind it against 16, 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 20% of Pile Driving's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Master 5 Calc ships an update every 3 months, Pile Driving every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Construction Master 5 Calc versus Pile Driving: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Master 5 CalcPile Driving
PriceFree — better$34.99
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better2.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCalculated IndustriesKlasen Industries

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%

Pile Driving

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

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

Pile Driving

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
None

Pile Driving

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Construction Master 5 Calc free?
Construction Master 5 Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pile Driving free?
Pile Driving costs $34.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Construction Master 5 Calc or Pile Driving?
Construction Master 5 Calc is rated higher. Construction Master 5 Calc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Pile Driving averages 2.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Construction Master 5 Calc or Pile Driving have ads?
Neither Construction Master 5 Calc nor Pile Driving shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construction Master 5 Calc or Pile Driving?
Construction Master 5 Calc ships an update every 3 months, and Pile Driving every 13 months. Most recently, Construction Master 5 Calc was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pile Driving on October 11, 2026.

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