Comparison

Material Estimator Calculator vs Wall Framing Material Estimate

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

Wall Framing Material Estimate

Calculate the necessary framing materials for a wall, including studs, plates, and fasteners. Supports both imperial and metric measurements and allows results to be shared via email or text.

Highlights
  • Calculate studs, top/bottom plates
  • Estimate nails or screws
  • Imperial and metric support
  • Email and text results
  • Simple user interface
Features
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This App will calculate the minimum number of studs, top and bottom plates, and estimate nails or screws need to frame a wall. Values can be entered as imperial or metric. Results can be transmitted by email or text as needed.

Screenshots

Material Estimator Calculator4 screens
Wall Framing Material Estimate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Material Estimator Calculator at Free against Wall Framing Material Estimate's $0.99. Material Estimator Calculator also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 5). Wall Framing Material Estimate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Material Estimator Calculator is free to download; Wall Framing Material Estimate costs $0.99 up front. Material Estimator Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Wall Framing Material Estimate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wall Framing Material Estimate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Material Estimator Calculator has 3.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Material Estimator Calculator versus Wall Framing Material Estimate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaterial Estimator CalculatorWall Framing Material Estimate
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB0 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCalculated IndustriesH3 Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Material Estimator Calculator

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

Wall Framing Material Estimate

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Wall Framing Material Estimate

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
None

Wall Framing Material Estimate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Material Estimator Calculator free?
Material Estimator Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wall Framing Material Estimate free?
Wall Framing Material Estimate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Material Estimator Calculator or Wall Framing Material Estimate?
Wall Framing Material Estimate is rated higher. Material Estimator Calculator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Wall Framing Material Estimate averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Material Estimator Calculator or Wall Framing Material Estimate have ads?
Neither Material Estimator Calculator nor Wall Framing Material Estimate shows ads.

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