StairBuilderPro vs Framify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StairBuilderPro
This iPad app simplifies stair stringer layout by calculating and plotting all necessary points on your board. It eliminates the need for specialized tools and prior knowledge, guiding users through the process with visual aids. Works with both imperial and metric measurements.
- Graphical interface for dimension entry
- Automatic plotting of stringer points
- Step-by-step visual guidance
- Imperial and metric measurement support
- Eliminates need for framing square
- Connect-the-dots cutting method
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From the creator of BalusterPro comes StairBuilderPro, a unique stair stringer layout tool designed specifically for the iPad. Simply enter your dimensions on the graphical interface and StairBuilderPro will plot all of the points on your board needed for a perfectly cut stringer. For advanced users, a single tap will plot all of the points at once or with the step through method, the app will visually walk you through the entire process one step at a time. All there is left to do is connect the dots and cut along these lines. It is that simple. Unlike all the other stair stringer layout guides, there is no need for a framing square, stair gauges or any previous knowledge for building stairs. The only tools you will need are a pencil, tape measure, straight edge and a saw! Works in both imperial and metric measurements. Check out the video demo at my website to see StairBuilderPro in action. Check out my other construction related apps....BalusterPro for a baluster spacing calculator & TilePro for a simple tile layout tool.
Framify
Instantly generate code-compliant deck framing plans. This utility app helps users visualize and calculate framing layouts for decks, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to building codes. It simplifies the design process for DIYers and professionals alike.
- Instant framing plans
- Code-compliant designs
- Deck framing calculator
- 3D visualization
- Structural integrity checks
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Framify - Deck Framing Calculator
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: StairBuilderPro at 56% against Framify's 0%. StairBuilderPro also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Framify's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (3.7 vs 3.2). On 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
Framify is free to download; StairBuilderPro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Framify holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of StairBuilderPro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Framify's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
StairBuilderPro ships an update every 8 months, Framify every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StairBuilderPro | Framify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Greg Gabrio | Sean Kurtz |
Customer experience
StairBuilderPro
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In-app purchases
StairBuilderPro
No in-app purchases
Framify
No in-app purchases
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