TDCA vs Framify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TDCA
Easily estimate the materials needed for decks, terraces, or docks. Select timber types and deck shapes to get a material quantity estimate. Includes inspirational photos and an FAQ section.
- Material quantity estimation
- Timber type selection
- Deck shape selection
- Email material lists
- Inspirational construction photos
- FAQ section
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With the new Timber Decking and Cladding Association app TDCA, you can easily estimate the kind and quantity of materials you need to purchase to construct a center deck, terrace or docking facility. You can find the correct type of timber for your construction, select a deck shape and get an estimate of the quantity of deckboard, joists, oil and fixings you require, and e-mail this list of materials to others. The app also contains photos of constructions to inspire you, and an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section. If you've never before constructed a deck, this app can help you get started, and for professionals, here's an app that gives you a quick estimate on-site. This app is free and since it's an iPhone app, it can be used on an iPad as well.
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 rating: Framify at 3.7 against TDCA's 2.0. Framify also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). TDCA's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Framify holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
TDCA ships an update every 2 months, Framify every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TDCA | Framify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AVIA | Sean Kurtz |
Customer experience
TDCA
Framify
In-app purchases
TDCA
No in-app purchases
Framify
No in-app purchases
