# Material Estimator Calculator vs Measure

The clearest difference is rating: Material Estimator Calculator at 4.8 against Measure's 2.3. Material Estimator Calculator also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 14) and review sentiment (41% vs 25%). Measure's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Material Estimator Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

Material Estimator Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Material Estimator Calculator has 3.2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Material Estimator Calculator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Measure's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Material Estimator Calculator | Measure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/material-estimator-calculator/id376071081/reviews)** | [2.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-up/id1226922768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calculated Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/370406449) | [Johnson Level & Tool Mfg. Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226922767) |

## What reviewers say

### Material Estimator Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/material-estimator-calculator/id376071081)

This app helps contractors and DIYers accurately estimate material costs and quantities for construction projects. It features dimensional measurement tools, unit conversions, and a material database to optimize budgeting and ordering.

**Highlights:** Precise cost and percentage calculations, Integrated material size database, Advanced dimensional measurement tools, Comprehensive unit conversion, Efficient material requirement determination, Board feet and cost estimation, Digital record keeping

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Full Access | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Full Access | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Full Access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Extremely helpful for daily use
- 👍 Works as expected for over 12 years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 💰 Expensive compared to physical calculator
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to function
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes repeatedly on launch
- Subscription screen keeps appearing even after purchase

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Metric unit support
- Offline functionality


### Measure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-up/id1226922768)

Capture jobsite photos and add precise measurements using a compatible laser distance meter. Record dimensions for length, area, and volume, and attach voice, video, or text notes for easy export.

**Highlights:** Photo-based dimensioning, Bluetooth LDM integration, Length, area, and volume calculations, Voice, video, and text notes, Export to email and messaging apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Material Estimator Calculator free?

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

### Is Measure free?

Measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Material Estimator Calculator or Measure?

Material Estimator Calculator is rated higher. Material Estimator Calculator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Measure averages 2.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do Material Estimator Calculator or Measure have ads?

Neither Material Estimator Calculator nor Measure shows ads.

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