Comparison

Metal + vs JS

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

Head to head
About

Metal +

Easily calculate the weight and price of various metal forms and alloys. Save your projects and access calculations offline. This tool supports multiple units and metal types for precise results.

Highlights
  • Calculate weight of round, sheet, tube, rectangle forms
  • Supports steel, aluminum, nickel, copper, gold, silver alloys
  • Calculate paint surface area
  • Weight converter
  • Price per kilogram/ton converter
  • Save items and projects
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Metal+ can calculate the weight of any metal form, such as round, sheet, tube, rectangle, and much more. Metal alloys such as steel, aluminum, nickel, copper, gold, silver, and others are supported, and paint surface calculation is performed. To find out how many pieces and how long they are, use the Weight Converter. Calculate price per kilogram / ton from piece price using a price converter. Save items and projects to your favorite list. No need internet (work offline). No background processes. Fast and simple. Less clicks. Accurate results. Remembers your settings for next use. Privacy protected no personal info is collected.

About

JS

Features
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A modern and intuitive calculator for determining the weight and cost of various metal profiles. Supported profiles: • Sheet / Plate • Angle • Channel • Double Channel (I-Beam) • Tee • Pipe • Round Rod • Square Rod • Hexagonal Rod • Hexagonal Pipe • Closed Profile (Box Section) Key features: • Precise Weight Calculation: Instantly calculate weight based on dimensions. • Material Database: Select from a predefined list of metals. • Cost Estimation: Estimate total price based on unit price input. • History & Export: Save your calculations locally and export them to professional PDF reports. • Modern Design: Light and dark theme support with a beautiful Liquid Glass interface. Who is it for? For professionals, engineers, and technicians who need fast and precise metal weight calculations - whether in the office, on the factory floor, or in the workshop.

Screenshots

Metal +3 screens
JS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JS at none against Metal +'s 1. JS also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). Metal +'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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. Metal + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metal + ships an update every 4 months, JS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Metal + versus JS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetal +JS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed SaadJS-METALS SP. Z O.O.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metal +

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

JS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metal + free?
Metal + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JS free?
JS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metal + or JS have ads?
Neither Metal + nor JS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metal + or JS?
Metal + ships an update every 4 months, and JS every 4 weeks. Most recently, Metal + was updated on October 24, 2026 and JS on September 26, 2026.

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