Span Calc vs ControlMax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Span Calc
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.
- 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
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The American Wood Council (AWC) Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters (Span Calc) performs calculations for all species and grades of commercially available softwood and hardwood lumber as found in the 2021 National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction. Joists and rafter spans for common loading conditions can be determined. A span options calculator allows selection of multiple species and grades for comparison purposes. Supported by the Softwood Lumber Board. Maximum horizontal spans for joists and rafters are calculated based on the following assumptions and conditions: · Joists and rafters are oriented to support vertical loads applied to the narrow (1.5 in. thick) face of the member, resulting in strong-axis bending. · At least three joists or rafters are installed parallel to one another and spaced not more than 24 inches on-center, with properly designed sheathing attached on the top (compression) edge of each joist or rafter. · Joists and rafters are single-span with adequate structural support at each end. The Span Calculator does not address cantilevered joists and rafters, multiple-span joists and rafters, or spliced joists and rafters. · For joists and rafters, most building codes specify a minimum bearing length of 1.5 inches on wood or metal and not less than 3 inches on masonry or concrete. These minimum bearing lengths are to be used in the absence of calculated bearing lengths. Consult the local building code for specific requirements. · Joists and rafters carry only combinations of dead load plus live load (D + L), dead load plus snow load (D + S), or dead load plus roof live load (D + Lr). The Span Calculator does not address wind load or seismic load. · Buildings in regions with ground snow loads greater than 70 psf should not use the prescriptive provisions of the governing building code without approval of the authority having jurisdiction. Buildings in these high snow zones should be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. While every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the information presented, and special effort has been made to assure that the information reflects the state-of-the-art, neither the American Wood Council nor its members assume any responsibility for any particular design prepared from this Span Calculator application. Those using this Span Calculator assume all liability from its use.
ControlMax
This app helps you get the best results from your Titan ControlMax sprayer. It provides recommended tip and pressure settings based on your paint and project, and allows you to track all your job details, including photos and invoices. Access helpful resources like how-to videos and owner's manuals.
- Recommended tip & pressure settings
- Paint and project scanning
- Job and project tracking
- Photo capture for jobs
- Invoice and receipt storage
- How-to videos and tutorials
- Owner's manuals access
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Get the most out of your Titan ControlMax sprayer with the free ControlMax App. With the click of a button, you’ll receive recommended tip & pressure settings based on the paint or stain you’re using, plus track and record specifics about all your jobs and projects. You’ll have quick and easy access to all the details about your sprayer including how-to videos, sprayer techniques, FAQs, owner’s manuals and more. This app is designed to be paired only with the Titan ControlMax High Efficiency Airless series of sprayers. Pro Start: Ensure the perfect finish every time • Pro Start provides you with recommended settings based on your exact paint & project • Simply scan the paint your going to use then select what kind of project you’re doing • Get to work faster with recommended tip and pressure settings My Jobs: Keep track and record of all your projects in the palm of your hand • Record all the job details in a single spot for easy reference • Quick reference back to how much paint you used and specific colors • Capture before and after photos • Store notes & estimates, invoices or receipts Support: Need help? We have you covered! • How-to videos • Owner’s manuals • Sprayer tutorials • FAQs • Quick access to purchase tips & accessories
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Span Calc at 2.9 against ControlMax's 1.2. Span Calc also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 15 months) and review sentiment (30% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
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, 2.9 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Span Calc's written reviews are positive against 0% of ControlMax's.
Span Calc ships an update every 10 days, ControlMax every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Span Calc | ControlMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (15 ratings) — better | 1.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American Wood Council | Titan Tool |
Customer experience
Span Calc
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In-app purchases
Span Calc
No in-app purchases
ControlMax
No in-app purchases









