Comparison

Pipe Trades Pro Calc vs Construction Calc Pro 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pipe Trades Pro Calc

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
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FREE Try Before You Buy trial, your App Store account is not charged by Apple during the free trial. Welcome to Pipe Trades Pro for iPhone, a game-changing tool for professionals in the pipe trades industry. This application is expertly designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pipefitters, steamfitters, sprinklerfitters, and welders. From complex calculations to extensive pipe data, Pipe Trades Pro is your go-to solution for a streamlined work process. ----- ADVANCED CALCULATION CAPABILITIES ----- • Tackle complex measurements like cut lengths, take-outs, and odd-degree fittings easily • Navigate through right angles, offsets, and intricate rolling offsets confidently • Utilize tools for determining pipe areas, fill weights, and unit conversions • Efficiently manage parallel pipe cutbacks with accurate alignment and spacing • Incorporate feet-inch-fractions and trigonometry for precise measurement adjustments ----- FLUID DYNAMICS AND PRESSURE ANALYSIS ----- • Accurately compute flow rates, velocity, force, and volumes for diverse fluid types • Assess pressure loss effectively across any pipe size, type, or distance • Make informed decisions based on dynamic fluid properties and behaviors • Optimize piping systems for maximum flow efficiency and safety ----- COMPREHENSIVE PIPE DATA ACCESS ----- • Access vital information for pipes up to 42 inches, including diameters and wall thickness • Select from materials like steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminum, etc. • Quickly reference internal area and filled weight per foot for different pipe types • Make informed choices with extensive material and dimension options ----- USER-CENTRIC INTERFACE DESIGN ----- • Experience a streamlined, intuitive interface designed for quick and easy navigation • Access key features with minimal taps, saving time and enhancing user experience • Benefit from an interface that optimizes the iPhone’s screen space and usability • Enjoy a clutter-free, visually appealing layout for stress-free operation • Adapt quickly with an interface designed for both new and experienced users ----- OFFLINE FUNCTIONALITY AND SUPPORT ----- • Utilize full app capabilities without an internet connection, perfect for on-site tasks • Access all data and features offline, ensuring uninterrupted productivity • Rely on consistent app performance in remote or internet-challenged locations • Receive dedicated customer support for any queries or technical issues Pipe Trades Pro for iPhone is not just an application; it's a comprehensive tool transforming how pipe trade professionals work. It combines advanced technology, user-friendly design, and practical features to create a smoother, more efficient workflow. Embrace the future of pipe layout and design with Pipe Trades Pro, where accuracy meets efficiency. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Your Free Trial period is free of charge. Subscriptions offered will automatically renew at the end of the chosen period. Payment will be charged to your Apple account upon purchase confirmation. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off or the subscription is canceled in settings at least one day (24 hours) before the subscription period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple account Settings > Subscriptions. LEGAL Pipe Trades Pro is a trademark of Calculated Industries, Inc. Copyright 2025

About

Construction Calc Pro 2

This powerful calculator app is designed specifically for construction professionals, enabling calculations in feet, inches, and fractional inches. It offers specialized modules for material estimates, conversions, area and volume calculations, trigonometry, and stair design, transforming your device into a comprehensive construction computer.

Highlights
  • Calculations in feet, inches, and fractional inches
  • Material estimation modules
  • Conversions for various measurements
  • Area and volume calculations
  • Trigonometry and triangle solver
  • Stairwell and stair calculator
  • Crown moulding module
Features
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C-Calc Pro 2 is a calculator app designed by, and for construction workers. Unlike a standard construction calculator, C-Calc uses the power of the IPhone to create a construction computer. This full function calculator works as a standard calculator but more importantly allows you to work in feet, inches, and fractional inches. The calculator also features several other modules for performing material estimates, crown moulding, conversions, area calculations and volume calculations, arcs and arches, trig and triangles, and stairwells and stairs. Contractors, architects, tradespersons, builders and even do-it-yourselfers will find this app ideal. Features include: - Universal app runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. - Add, subtract, multiply, divide, exponent, root and more with measurements in feet, inches, and fractional inches. - Reduce fractions and fractional inches to their lowest common denominator. - Convert decimal values to fractions and vice versa. - Unlimited memory slots to store, recall, add and subtract memory values. Memory values are shared between all modules as well. - Split screen shows result, memory, and measurement values all at once. - Calculate square footage and cubic footage easily. - Conversions for temperatures, distances, angles, areas, and many more built in. - Help screen and full instructions included in program. - Estimate drywall, concrete, block, paint, tile, lumber, and associated materials. - Transfer individual estimates to a running estimate sheet where you can keep track of your total as well as email the estimate to a man in the field, to yourself, or to the supplier. - Calculate surface areas and volumes of a large variety of shapes (including compound objects) for material estimates. - Crown moulding module built in which supports any spring angle and any wall angle. Actually, see the saw settings on your phone. - Trigonometry calculator included for solving triangles, rise/run, rafters, slope, and more. Triangles are graphically mapped on your phone's screen to give a visual. - Advanced arc/circle calculator for solving arcs, radius, circumference, sector areas, sector angles, and circle areas. - Stair calculator for solving rise, run, unit rise, unit run, # of risers, # of treads, incline, stairwell opening, and stringer length. Drawings are to scale and may be easily printed or saved. Forget a bulky $200 calculator and simply buy the app. The app will always be on your hip when you need it most instead of in the truck's glove compartment. C-Calc Pro 2 has much more to offer in the coming months with free upgrades as well. We take our fellow tradesmen's opinions very seriously and the app will grow to reflect the people's opinion.

Screenshots

Pipe Trades Pro Calc4 screens
Construction Calc Pro 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pipe Trades Pro Calc at Free against Construction Calc Pro 2's $13.99. Pipe Trades Pro Calc also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 9) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Construction Calc Pro 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 7 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pipe Trades Pro Calc is free to download; Construction Calc Pro 2 costs $13.99 up front. Pipe Trades Pro Calc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Construction Calc Pro 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pipe Trades Pro Calc against 4.7 for Construction Calc Pro 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pipe Trades Pro Calc has 4.4K ratings behind it against 9, 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 50% of Construction Calc Pro 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipe Trades Pro Calc ships an update every 7 months, Construction Calc Pro 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pipe Trades Pro Calc versus Construction Calc Pro 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipe Trades Pro CalcConstruction Calc Pro 2
PriceFree — better$13.99
Rating4.8 (4.4K ratings) — better4.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.4K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#177 — better#197
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB85 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCalculated IndustriesSnappy Appz Inc.

Customer experience

Pipe Trades Pro Calc

All ratings4,379 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative46.3%

Construction Calc Pro 2

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Pipe Trades Pro Calc

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or stops working after updates
  • Calculation errors with fractions
  • Issues with reinstalling or transferring purchases

Requested features

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

Construction Calc Pro 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pipe Trades Pro Calc

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Full Access14 Days trial3 variants$4.991 Month
  • 1 Year Full Access14 Days trial3 variants$39.991 Year
None

Construction Calc Pro 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipe Trades Pro Calc free?
Pipe Trades Pro Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Construction Calc Pro 2 free?
Construction Calc Pro 2 costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pipe Trades Pro Calc or Construction Calc Pro 2?
Pipe Trades Pro Calc is rated higher. Pipe Trades Pro Calc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Construction Calc Pro 2 averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.
Do Pipe Trades Pro Calc or Construction Calc Pro 2 have ads?
Neither Pipe Trades Pro Calc nor Construction Calc Pro 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipe Trades Pro Calc or Construction Calc Pro 2?
Pipe Trades Pro Calc ships an update every 7 months, and Construction Calc Pro 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Pipe Trades Pro Calc was updated on October 28, 2026 and Construction Calc Pro 2 on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pipe Trades Pro Calc or Construction Calc Pro 2?
Pipe Trades Pro Calc currently peaks at #177 in the App Store charts, and Construction Calc Pro 2 at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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