# Pipe Trades Pro Calc vs Construction Calculator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Construction Calculator at every 5 days against Pipe Trades Pro Calc's every 7 months. Construction Calculator also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 43%). Pipe Trades Pro Calc's advantage is chart position (#172 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 674). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pipe Trades Pro Calc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Construction Calculator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pipe Trades Pro Calc against 4.7 for Construction Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pipe Trades Pro Calc has 4.4K ratings behind it against 674, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Pipe Trades Pro Calc's written reviews are positive against 54% of Construction Calculator's.

Pipe Trades Pro Calc ships an update every 7 months, Construction Calculator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe Trades Pro Calc | Construction Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-trades-pro-calc/id596142100/reviews)** | [4.7 (674 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-calculator/id1092417398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 674 |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | **53.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Calculated Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/370406449) | [xNeat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/327498295) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe Trades Pro Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-trades-pro-calc/id596142100)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides advanced calculation tools and comprehensive data for pipe trade professionals. It streamlines workflows for pipefitters, welders, and steamfitters with features for measurements, fluid dynamics, and material specifications. Designed for efficiency and accuracy, it works offline for on-site use.

**Highlights:** Advanced measurement calculations, Fluid dynamics and pressure analysis, Comprehensive pipe data access, Offline functionality, User-centric interface, Material and dimension options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Full Access | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔢 Useful calculator tool
- 🧠 Helpful for pipe fitters and welders
- 📱 Convenient to have on mobile device
- 🔍 Accurate calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to verify subscription
- 🔄 Used to be a one-time purchase
- 🤔 Confusing transition from one-time to subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or stops working after updates
- Calculation errors with fractions
- Issues with reinstalling or transferring purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to use app without subscription
- Support for larger pipe sizes
- Add a back/undo button
- Rotate screen orientation


### Construction Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-calculator/id1092417398)

This tool simplifies complex construction calculations, offering conversions between various measurement formats. It provides an elegant interface for users in construction, woodworking, and education to perform and check calculations.

**Highlights:** Feet Inch Fraction calculations, Decimal to fraction conversion, Fraction to decimal conversion, Supports multiple dimensional formats, Elegant and intuitive interface, Advanced editing capabilities

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Calculator | $4.99 | per month |
| Construction Calculator | $39.99 | per year |
| Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Plus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rafter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stair Calculator | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fraction Calculator | $9.99 | one-time |
| Construction Calculator | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and accurate calculations
- 💡 Helpful for construction work
- 🎨 Customizable colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Paywall locks out useful features
- 🔄 Forced updates break existing functionality
- 🤯 Confusing and difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Calculation errors and incorrect results
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Bring back fraction display in results
- Allow offline use without subscription
- Add more construction-specific tools
- Improve user interface and usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe Trades Pro Calc free?

Pipe Trades Pro Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Construction Calculator free?

Construction Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pipe Trades Pro Calc or Construction Calculator?

Pipe Trades Pro Calc is rated higher. Pipe Trades Pro Calc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Construction Calculator averages 4.7 from 674 ratings.

### Do Pipe Trades Pro Calc or Construction Calculator have ads?

Neither Pipe Trades Pro Calc nor Construction Calculator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pipe Trades Pro Calc or Construction Calculator?

Pipe Trades Pro Calc ships an update every 7 months, and Construction Calculator every 5 days. Most recently, Pipe Trades Pro Calc was updated on November 4, 2026 and Construction Calculator on November 2, 2026.

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