# Span Calc vs Measure

The clearest difference is rating: Span Calc at 3.0 against Measure's 2.3. Measure's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Span Calc holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Span Calc's written reviews are positive against 25% of Measure's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Span Calc | Measure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/span-calc/id380481343/reviews)** | [2.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-up/id1226922768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **29.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 168 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Wood Council](https://appshunter.io/developer/380481346) | [Johnson Level & Tool Mfg. Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226922767) |

## What reviewers say

### Span Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/span-calc/id380481343)

Calculate maximum horizontal spans for wood joists and rafters using various lumber species and grades. Compares multiple options for common loading conditions based on NDS® standards.

**Highlights:** Calculates joist and rafter spans, Supports all softwood and hardwood lumber, Uses 2021 NDS® for Wood Construction, Compares multiple species and grades, Handles common loading conditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Span Calc free?

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

### Is Measure free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Span Calc or Measure?

Span Calc is rated higher. Span Calc averages 3.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Measure averages 2.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do Span Calc or Measure have ads?

Neither Span Calc nor Measure shows ads.

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