BuildersCalcsPro vs Lotus Lantern
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BuildersCalcsPro
This app simplifies complex construction calculations for various building trades and DIY projects. It offers tools for concrete, foundations, brickwork, roofing, and more, with an intuitive interface. Includes a VAT calculator and a brain-resting game.
- Concrete quantity calculations
- Foundation and floor slab calculations
- Brick, block, and mortar calculations
- Roofing and wall tile quantity estimation
- Paint and heat loss calculations
- Thermal property calculators
- VAT calculator
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BuilderscalcsPro is possibly the only IPhone App you will need for all your calculations in Most Building Trades and DIY projects. It combines all your needs into 1 App and there's no need to be a Scientist or expert Mathematician to use it because of the ease of use and simple to understand Interface. There's also a brilliant VAT calculator and even a game you can play to rest your brain. Main Programs Include. CONCRETE Quantities FLOOR SLAB *Aggregate *Sand *Cement FOUNDATIONS *Aggregate *Sand *Cement RENDERING & PLASTERING *Mortar *Sand *Cement *Plaster BRICK & BLOCKWORK *Quantities of Brick / Block *Amounts of Mortar *Sand *Cement FLOOR JOISTS *Joist Sizes *Stress Graded Timbers *Various Dead Loads ROOFING Quantities *Slates *Tiles *Battens *Felt *Nails WALL TILES *Tile Quantities *Adhesive amounts PAINT Quantities *Wall & Ceilings HEATLOSS of ROOM or BUILDING *Output in Watts *Corrected output for Radiator Selection THERMAL Calculators *Floors *Walls *Framing VAT Calculator *Multiple Edit INFO *General Conversion Formulae
Lotus Lantern
Transform your home with dynamic, expressive lighting. Synchronize lights with music, movies, and games for an immersive experience. Control individual bulbs or entire rooms remotely, set schedules, and utilize pre-set scenes for any mood.
- Synchronize lighting with music, video, and games
- Control individual bulbs or entire rooms
- Set custom lighting schedules
- Utilize pre-set scenes for any mood
- Remote lighting control from anywhere
- Away Mode to simulate presence
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SMART LIGHTING • LED LAMP CONTROL • LIGHT OF MUSIC • RGB LED CONTROLLER SYNCHRONIZE lighting with music, movies & games for a deeper immersive effect SMART BULBS with pre-set scenes for any mood TRANSFORM your home with dynamic, expressive lighting CONTROL LED LIGHTS remotely — welcome you home & simulate presence during your absence ◆■◆■◆ KEY FEATURES ◆■◆■◆ ◆〉 Full control of LED bulbs - control each bulb or entire rooms ◆〉 Quick connection via Wi-Fi scan or serial number ◆〉 Scene configuration: styles, colors, color temperature, brightness & flash intensity ◆〉 Automation with schedules by day & time for rooms or individual bulbs ◆〉 Media sync: music, video, games & real-time microphone input ◆〉 Multiple sources supported: YouTube, local files, Dropbox & Google Drive ◆〉 Remote lighting control from anywhere ◆〉 Away Mode to simulate presence during your absence ●○● WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL ●○● ► SYNCHRONIZE WITH MUSIC & VIDEO Let your lights react to YouTube, playlists & local files. Enjoy dynamic lighting effects for movies, games & live audio through the microphone. AirPlay support ensures smooth, uninterrupted streaming. ► ORGANIZE YOUR SMART LIGHTING Add bulbs & arrange them into rooms or zones. Adjust brightness, color temperature & effects for any lighting setup. ► SET LIGHTING SCHEDULES Create sunrise wake-ups, gentle fade-outs or automatic activation when you return. Your lighting adapts throughout the day to support focus, energy or relaxation. ► CHANGE PRE-SET SCENES Shift the entire atmosphere with a single tap. Pre-designed scenes fit any mood - from cozy evenings to lively parties. ► CONTROL LIGHTS REMOTELY Access & manage your lighting from anywhere with an internet connection. ○○○○○ Create lighting that understands you! ○○○○○
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lotus Lantern at 84% against BuildersCalcsPro's 38%. Lotus Lantern also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.4 vs 1.4). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Lotus Lantern is free to download; BuildersCalcsPro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lotus Lantern holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lotus Lantern has 164 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of BuildersCalcsPro's written reviews are positive against 84% of Lotus Lantern's.
BuildersCalcsPro ships an update every 10 months, Lotus Lantern every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuildersCalcsPro | Lotus Lantern |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.4 (5 ratings) | 4.4 (164 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 84.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 164 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Thompson | Natalia Vancharina |
Customer experience
BuildersCalcsPro
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In-app purchases
BuildersCalcsPro
No in-app purchases
Lotus Lantern
No in-app purchases
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