Comparison

Ultra Measure Master vs Baluster Studio

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

Head to head
About

Ultra Measure Master

This professional conversion calculator offers over 400 standard and metric unit conversions for linear, area, and volume measurements. It's ideal for professionals needing quick and accurate calculations in various dimensional formats, including feet-inch-fractions and decimal units.

Highlights
  • Over 400 conversion combinations
  • 60+ standard and metric units
  • Converts between feet-inch-fractions, decimal feet/inches, and metric
  • Calculates linear, area, and volume
  • Includes weight, velocity, flow rate, pressure, and temperature conversions
  • Built-in User's Guide with key-specific help
Features
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Professional Grade U.S. Standard to Metric Conversion Calculator by Calculated Industries The Ultra Measure Master® app from Calculated Industries gives you the power to solve metric and standard unit conversions on your iPhone and iPad. And while perhaps obvious, if you change from an iOS device to a non-iOS device, you WILL need to buy a new license as they are incompatible. Forget complex scientific calculators, memorizing conversion formulas or using tables — instantly calculate with more than 400 conversion combinations using 60 built-in standard and metric units. The Ultra Measure Master is especially helpful for those working in federal DOT environments where frequent metric to foot-inch conversions and “dual unit” reporting is required -- and includes a full User’s Guide built in as well as the ability to press and hold a key for specific help! Ideal for Engineers, Architects, Designers, Contractors/Builders, Draftspersons, Excavation/Highway Contractors, Scientists, Pharmaceutical Lab Techs, Purchasing, Importers/Exporters, Students (or anyone who needs fast, easy, professional unit conversions). • Work in and convert between all building dimensional formats: feet-inch-fractions, inch fraction, yards, decimal feet (10ths, 100ths), decimal inches and metric (m, cm, mm) • Easily calculate linear, area and volume measurements • Find dry and liquid weight per volume • Solve for velocity, flow rate, pressure, temperatures Created by Calculated Industries, the originator of the award-winning Construction Master® calculators. FEATURES: Dimensional Math and Conversions • More than 60 Standard and Metric (SI) units built-in • Over 400 conversion combinations • Works in and converts between • Feet-Inch-Fraction • Inch Fraction • Yards • Decimal Feet (10ths, 100ths), Decimal Inches • Full Metric (m, cm, mm) Dedicated Functions Help You Measure and Calculate: • Linear • Feet-Inch-Fractions • Yards, Miles • Decimal Feet/Inch • Millimeters, Centimeters, Meters and Kilometers • Area • Feet, Inch, Yards, Acres, Miles • Millimeters, Centimeters, Meters, Hectares and Kilometers • Volume • Feet, Inch, Yards, Miles • Millimeters, Centimeters, Meters, Kilometers • Gallons, Liters, Fluid Ounces • Acre-Feet and Board Feet • Weight • Pounds, Dry Ounces, Tons • Metric Tons, Grams and Kilograms • Weight per Volume • Tons per Cubic Yard • Pounds per Cubic Yard • Kilograms per Cubic Meter • Linear Velocity • Inches per Second • Feet per Second • Feet per Minute • Miles per Hour • Millimeters per Second/Minute • Meters per Second/Minute • Kilometers per Hour • Flow Rate • Ounces per Second • Gallons per Minute • Milliliters per Second • Liters per Second • Pressure • Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) • Pounds per Square Foot (PSF) • Kilopascal, Megapascal and Bars • Bending Moment • Inch-Pounds, Foot-Pounds and Newton-Meters • Temperature • Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C) Special Functions • Entry Editing Backspace Key – with a swipe of a finger • Cost per Unit: Solve unit cost and pricing • Paperless Tape • Board Feet • Memory function •User-Definable Preferences — set custom options: Fractions, Area, Volume. TRADEMARKS: Ultra Measure Master® and Construction Master® are registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc.

About

Baluster Studio

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Baluster Studio is a field-ready layout aid for railing fabricators, deck builders, and finish carpenters. Enter the inside run, post width, baluster width, and code rule. Baluster Studio calculates the baluster count, clear spacing, on-center layout, and pass/fail status before you cut. Built for real railing work: - Flat railing and stair-rake layout support - IRC 2021 R312.1.3 and R311.7.8.1 code citations - 25 standard baluster styles plus custom dimensions - Quick Calc for one-off field checks - Local project job book for clients, addresses, and sections - Tape reads and material counts for site work - PDF export with drawings, notes, bill of materials, and disclaimers - Contractor branding for PDF packets - Worksite Mode for bright, always-awake field use Baluster Studio works fully offline. There is no account, no cloud sync, and no analytics. Projects stay on your iPhone or iPad unless you export them. Baluster Studio is a layout aid, not stamped construction drawings. Always verify measurements on site and against the code edition adopted in your jurisdiction.

Screenshots

Ultra Measure Master4 screens
Baluster Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Baluster Studio at Free against Ultra Measure Master's $29.99. Baluster Studio also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 months). Ultra Measure Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

Baluster Studio is free to download; Ultra Measure Master costs $29.99 up front. Baluster Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ultra Measure Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultra Measure Master ships an update every 11 months, Baluster Studio daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ultra Measure Master versus Baluster Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltra Measure MasterBaluster Studio
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCalculated Industries威臻 闫

In-app purchases

None

Ultra Measure Master

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Baluster Studio

One-time1
  • Baluster Studio Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Ultra Measure Master free?
Ultra Measure Master costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Baluster Studio free?
Baluster Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ultra Measure Master or Baluster Studio have ads?
Neither Ultra Measure Master nor Baluster Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultra Measure Master or Baluster Studio?
Ultra Measure Master ships an update every 11 months, and Baluster Studio daily. Most recently, Ultra Measure Master was updated on October 23, 2026 and Baluster Studio on October 24, 2026.

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