Comparison

Sample Pot Calc vs Decks Builder

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

Head to head
About

Sample Pot Calc

Features
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Calculate your sample pot fill percentage with basic input data.

About

Decks Builder

Design and plan custom decks with a framing-first approach. Visualize your projects in 3D, generate material estimates, and export plans in various formats. Ideal for contractors and serious DIYers.

Highlights
  • Framing-first deck workflow
  • 3D project review
  • Material takeoffs and cost estimates
  • Multiple export formats (PDF, CSV, DXF, SVG)
  • Support for various deck types
  • Live 2D deck plans
Features
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Design decks with a workflow built for real projects. Decks Builder is a framing-first deck planning app for contractors, remodelers, deck builders, designers, and serious DIY users. Create deck layouts, review framing, inspect the design in 3D, and generate the export files you need while keeping projects stored on your device. Build from simple to advanced deck types: - Straight decks - L-shaped and U-shaped decks - Freestanding layouts - Wraparound and custom workflows - Gazebo, multi-level, and roof-over-deck planning Plan with build-focused tools: - Framing-first deck workflow - Joist, beam, post, and perimeter review - Validation notes while you work - Material takeoffs and cost estimates - Imperial and metric input Review and export with confidence: - Live 2D deck plans - 3D project review - PDF, CSV, PNG, DXF, and SVG exports - Portable project bundles for local import/export - Saved versions and project history Free includes straight deck planning and limited saved projects. Premium unlocks advanced deck types, deeper exports, 3D workflows, and more saved project capacity. Decks Builder is designed to help you plan faster and communicate more clearly before building. Always verify dimensions, spans, loads, code requirements, and site conditions before construction. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sample Pot Calc1 screens
Decks Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sample Pot Calc at none against Decks Builder's 2. Sample Pot Calc also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Decks Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sample Pot Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sample Pot Calc versus Decks Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSample Pot CalcDecks Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle WalkerJalsaa

In-app purchases

None

Sample Pot Calc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Decks Builder

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Sample Pot Calc free?
Sample Pot Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decks Builder free?
Decks Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sample Pot Calc or Decks Builder have ads?
Neither Sample Pot Calc nor Decks Builder shows ads.

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