# Construction Estimator vs TBConnect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Construction Estimator at 50% against TBConnect's 0%. Construction Estimator also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). TBConnect's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (1.6 vs 1.0). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TBConnect is free to download; Construction Estimator costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TBConnect holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TBConnect has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Construction Estimator's written reviews are positive against 0% of TBConnect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Construction Estimator ships an update every 3 months, TBConnect every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Estimator | TBConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-estimator/id467921976/reviews) | **[1.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbconnect/id1641979782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MICOM Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/467921979) | [ToughBuilt Industries, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518047320) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Estimator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-estimator/id467921976)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily estimate project materials and costs for contractors and homeowners. Input measurements for various project areas, and the app calculates material quantities and expenses, saving totals for later review. Includes a cost file feature to input local pricing.

**Highlights:** Estimate project materials and costs, Input measurements for calculations, Save and recall project totals, Customizable cost file for local pricing, Email estimates, 14 distinct calculation functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TBConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbconnect/id1641979782)

This app streamlines the measurement process by digitally capturing and organizing data from a compatible laser measuring device. It eliminates the need for manual note-taking, allowing users to document measurements efficiently on their smartphone.

**Highlights:** Capture measurements digitally, Organize measurement data, Companion to laser measuring device, Eliminates manual note-taking, Smartphone integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Estimator free?

Construction Estimator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TBConnect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Construction Estimator or TBConnect?

TBConnect is rated higher. Construction Estimator averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TBConnect averages 1.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Construction Estimator or TBConnect have ads?

Neither Construction Estimator nor TBConnect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Estimator or TBConnect?

Construction Estimator ships an update every 3 months, and TBConnect every 19 months. Most recently, Construction Estimator was updated on September 2, 2026 and TBConnect on September 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*