Comparison

Material Estimator Calculator vs Timberlog

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

Head to head
About

Material Estimator Calculator

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
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FREE Try Before You Buy trial, your App Store account is not charged by Apple during the free trial. Revolutionize Your Building Projects with the Ultimate Material Estimator App by Calculated Industries Designed for Handyman Contractors and Serious DIY enthusiasts, this app is your essential tool for precise material and cost estimation. Say goodbye to costly errors and time-consuming calculations! ---- PRECISE COST AND PERCENTAGE CALCULATIONS ---- • Quickly compute material expenses • Effortlessly integrates percentages for allowances • Optimizes your budgeting and material acquisition process ---- INTEGRATED MATERIAL SIZE DATABASE ---- • Contains built-in size specifications for widespread materials • Delivers spot-on estimations for various supplies like tiles and paint • Makes choosing and measuring materials straightforward ---- ADVANCED DIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENT TOOLS ---- • Offers accurate length, area, and volume calculations • Suitable for projects of all scopes • Increases the accuracy of your measurements ---- COMPREHENSIVE UNIT CONVERSION ---- • Compatible with multiple units, including metric and imperial • Facilitates easy conversion between area and volume measurements • Removes the hassle of manual unit conversion ---- EFFICIENT MATERIAL REQUIREMENT DETERMINATION ---- • Instantly identifies requirements for common construction elements • Perfect for projects involving fencing, decking, and flooring • Guarantees precise material ordering ---- BOARD FEET AND COST ESTIMATION ---- • Provides immediate cost estimates for materials • Aids in budget management and expenditure analysis • Improves the financial oversight of your projects ---- TIME-SAVING UTILITIES ---- • Multi-Format Compatibility: Works seamlessly across various measurement formats • Material Quick Find: Easily solve material requirements for several common building materials • Instant Cost Estimation: Get on-the-spot material cost assessments ---- SPECIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ENHANCED USABILITY ---- • Entry Editing: Swipe-backspace for easy correction • Cost Efficiency: Solve unit costs for smarter budgeting • Digital Record Keeping: Paperless tape for tracking calculations Transform your building material estimation with this advanced, user-friendly app by Calculated Industries, creators of the acclaimed Construction Master(R) calculators. Say hello to accuracy and efficiency in every project! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Your Free Trial period is free of charge. Subscriptions offered will automatically renew at the end of the chosen period. Payment will be charged to your Apple account upon purchase confirmation. 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 > Subscriptions. TRADEMARKS Material Estimator(R) and Construction Master(R) are registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc. Copyright 2025.

About

Timberlog

Calculate timber volume in various units like cubic meters, cubic feet, or board feet. This tool supports multiple log scaling methods and local timber volume tables for different tree species. Easily create and share reports in Excel format.

Highlights
  • Multiple volume units (m³, ft³, board feet)
  • Supports numerous log scaling methods
  • Local timber volume tables for various species
  • Create and share Excel reports
  • User-friendly data entry
  • Optimized for visibility in bright light
Features
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Measure logs and sawn timber in seconds. 20+ scaling standards, weight estimates, Excel and PDF reports — the field calculator built for foresters, loggers, and timber buyers. Timberlog turns diameter and length into precise volume in board feet, cubic feet (CFT), or cubic meters — one-handed, clearly readable in bright sunlight. MEASURE ANY WAY YOU WORK • Round timber: log volume from diameter (or circumference) and length • Photo measurement: point your camera at a log pile — log count, diameters, and volume detected automatically • Review detections with a tap: exclude, restore, or add any log the camera missed • Sawn lumber (boards, planks, beams): width × thickness × length • Firewood estimation and stack volume • Standing tree volume by Noonan (Kershaw) • Bark thickness deduction and wood weight estimates LOG RULES & SCALING STANDARDS Doyle Log Rule, Scribner Decimal C, International 1/4", Ontario Scaler's Rule, Roy Log Rule, Cedar Log Scale (2/3 Rule), Hoppus (Quarter Girth), Huber, Smalian, JAS, GOST 2708-75, ISO 4480-83, ČSN/STN 48 0009, NF B53-020, plus local Czech/Slovak and Hungarian species volume tables. FROM LOGS TO A PRICED LIST • Tag every log with species, grade, and assortment • Scan a barcode or QR code to tag logs instantly • Set prices per species and grade, with tax — see the load's value as you scale • Average diameter, total volume, and weight at a glance • Add customer and company details to your reports • Work with multiple lists open at once for fast job switching • Share lists by email, other apps, or cloud • Export to Excel, print reports, or save as PDF EUDR — READY FOR THE EU DEFORESTATION REGULATION From 30 Dec 2026, selling timber in the EU requires a due diligence statement. Timberlog: • enter permits in two minutes — by QR scan (Slovenia), manually, or as a no-permit harvest • capture plot geolocation with one tap (GeoJSON for the official EU system) • automatic harvest records under the active permit — measure as usual • simplified EUDR declaration in under 5 minutes — submit once, update only on change; export as text, CSV, PDF or GeoJSON • reference number vault (5-year retention) — for sawmills and traders too EUDR record-keeping is FREE all season; a paid upgrade unlocks exporting and submitting the declaration. Timberlog helps collect and store data; it is not legal advice and does not guarantee compliance. You submit the statement yourself in the official EU system. WHO IT'S FOR Log scalers, timber cruisers, sawmills, firewood sellers, chainsaw owners, and logging crews working with skidders and tractors. FREE + PRO The calculator is free. Pro removes all ads.

Screenshots

Material Estimator Calculator4 screens
Timberlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

Material Estimator Calculator and Timberlog both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Timberlog's written reviews are positive against 41% of Material Estimator Calculator's. Timberlog also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Material Estimator Calculator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 34). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Material Estimator Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Timberlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Material Estimator Calculator against 4.7 for Timberlog. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Material Estimator Calculator has 3.1K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Material Estimator Calculator's written reviews are positive against 86% of Timberlog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Material Estimator Calculator ships an update every 6 weeks, Timberlog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Material Estimator Calculator versus Timberlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaterial Estimator CalculatorTimberlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.1K ratings) — better4.7 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better34
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB83 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCalculated IndustriesBojan Zalar

Customer experience

Material Estimator Calculator

All ratings3,093 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative55.7%

Timberlog

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Material Estimator Calculator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes repeatedly on launch
  • Subscription screen keeps appearing even after purchase

Requested features

3 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Metric unit support
  • Offline functionality

Timberlog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Material Estimator Calculator

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Full Access14 Days trial3 variants$3.991 Month
  • 3 Months Full Access14 Days trial3 variants$7.993 Months
  • 1 Year Full Access14 Days trial3 variants$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Timberlog

One-time1
  • Professional Version$39.99

Questions

Is Material Estimator Calculator free?
Material Estimator Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timberlog free?
Timberlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Material Estimator Calculator or Timberlog?
Material Estimator Calculator is rated higher. Material Estimator Calculator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Timberlog averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.
Do Material Estimator Calculator or Timberlog have ads?
Timberlog shows ads; Material Estimator Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Material Estimator Calculator or Timberlog?
Material Estimator Calculator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timberlog every 2 weeks. Most recently, Material Estimator Calculator was updated on September 25, 2026 and Timberlog on September 21, 2026.

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