Back vs DIY Tile Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Back
This utility app subtracts entered time values from a starting point of 60:00. It allows for easy deletion of individual entries or clearing all values to start fresh. Ideal for quick time calculations.
- Subtracts entered time values
- Starts at 60:00
- AC button to clear all
- Swipe to delete individual entries
- Simple user interface
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The Back-Time Calculator application allows you to enter time values to determine a back-time. The calculator starts at 60:00. You enter your time and press the enter button. Your time is subtracted from the current back-time value. When you want to start over, press the AC button to clear all entered values. You can also swipe individual times in the list to delete individual time entries.
DIY Tile Calculator
This app simplifies tile calculations for floors, walls, and countertops. It helps users determine the number of tiles and boxes needed, subtract non-tiled areas, and calculate costs. Users can manage multiple projects and save their calculations.
- Calculate tiles and boxes needed
- Subtract non-tiled areas
- Calculate costs for multiple areas
- Support for various shapes (squares, circles, ovals, triangles)
- Calculate border tiles
- Save projects (PRO version)
- Share results via PDF (PRO version)
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ATTENTION: DIYers, Tile Store Owners, Retailers, Store Managers, Employees and Contractors No special licenses or fees required for usage with your business services. Easy to use professional tile calculating app for floors, walls & counter tops. Make DIY Tile Calculator the Go-To-App for yourself and your customers. Thereby freeing everyone from repetitive calculations that must be done then redone again for tile size changes and/or price changes. Calculate the number of tiles and/or boxes needed and cost to cover multiple areas. Measure and subtract from total square footage non-tiled areas such as windows, sink, stove top island and etc... Use multiple tile sheets (FREE version limited to 2 tile sheets) to keep a running total of all tiles and cost for all areas. Then save all tile sheets (PRO version), as a project, using a descriptive name. An unlimited number of projects may be created and saved for comparing cost and material. Floors, walls, backsplash, counter tops or any other area can be divided into smaller squares to make measuring layouts a lot simpler. A circle, oval and triangle area can be calculated for number of tiles needed. Borders can now be calculated using only two tile sheets when subtracting non-tiled inner area. Border tiles will be much easier to calculate when using two or more tile sheets. Just measure each side as a rectangle and the app will keep track and total each area. Share the results with others via app generated pdf file (PRO version) and email. Then print the report to have a hard copy handily available. Also, each tile sheet may include a picture to show your favorite tile styles or work areas. Enjoy...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DIY Tile Calculator at Free against Back's $0.99. DIY Tile Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). Back's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0). On review sentiment, 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
DIY Tile Calculator is free to download; Back costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Back holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Back ships an update every 7 months, DIY Tile Calculator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Back | DIY Tile Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goodman Productions | Frederick Braden |
Customer experience
Back
DIY Tile Calculator
In-app purchases
Back
No in-app purchases
DIY Tile Calculator
No in-app purchases
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