View Remote Access vs BuildCalc Pro Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
View Remote Access
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View Remote Access agent, powered by CloudBrink, is designed to provide mobile-friendly access to any device from anywhere. The View Remote Access agent works in conjunction with View's Remote Access cloud infrastructure to create zero-trust architecture and ensure secure remote access to building systems and devices. While View Remote Access is renowned for its agentless portal, we've taken it a step further with this downloadable version. This app is specifically designed to simplify connections to legacy systems and provide effortless access from your mobile device, all while maintaining the highest level of security. Key Features: • Easy Access to Legacy Systems: This downloadable version is designed to provide seamless access to legacy systems, eliminating the need for complex configurations. • Mobile Device Compatibility: Access your systems on-the-go with our mobile-friendly interface. No need for a computer; your smartphone or tablet is all you need. • Secure Connection: Benefit from AES-256 encrypted secure tunnels, ensuring your remote access is safe and secure. • Supports Multiple Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, RDP - we've got you covered. • Centralized Management & Observability: Users accessing systems from our mobile app are still centrally managed using View's Remote Access portal, where you can also get real-time reporting on user authorization and activities. This version of the View Remote Access agent is powered by our partner, CloudBrink. A pioneer in Hybrid Access as a Service (HAaaS), CloudBrink brings its expertise in high-performance connectivity and security service to this app. The app contains some CloudBrink branding as part of our partnership to provide you with the best remote access experience. Download View Remote Access today and experience the seamless integration of View's smart building technology.
BuildCalc Pro Calculator
This app offers a suite of over 60 construction calculators for materials, measurements, and business needs. It also features a marketplace to find local contractors and tools for creating and exporting professional estimates and proposals.
- 60+ construction calculators
- Contractor marketplace
- Estimate and proposal creation
- PDF export with branding
- Bilingual interface (English/Spanish)
- Privacy-focused data handling
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BuildCalc Pro is the construction app built for contractors, handymen and homeowners who need real answers fast. 60+ CALCULATORS • Materials: concrete, drywall, roofing, paint, flooring, framing lumber, stucco, insulation • Measurement: sq ft, volume, waste factor, cuts and boards • Business: markup, margin, labor hours, mixed bids MARKETPLACE • Browse local contractors by trade and location • Request a quote privately from a contractor you trust • Post a job and let pros come to you • Verified reviews tied to completed work ESTIMATES & PROPOSALS • Build line-item estimates with tax, discount and photos • Export as professional PDF in your brand • Send by email or text in one tap PLANS • Free — 16 core calculators, save 1 project, browse & contact contractors, post jobs • Pro — $9.99/month ($99.99/year) — all 60+ calculators, unlimited projects, 8 portfolio photos, contractor profile, respond to leads, PDF estimates • Business — $29.99/month ($299.99/year) — everything in Pro plus unlimited portfolio photos, company branding on PDFs, Client workflow, analytics, priority in search, bulk export CONTRACTORS: ZERO LEAD FEES DURING OUR LAUNCH YEAR Contractors pay nothing per lead during our launch year. Subscribe to Pro or Business for the tools — leads come free until we flip that switch. BILINGUAL Full English and Spanish interface. Switch anytime. PRIVACY-FIRST Your data never gets sold. No cross-app tracking. No ads. See our Privacy Policy for details. Built by a licensed contractor for licensed contractors. Questions? hello@buildcalcpro.net Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings. Terms: https://buildcalcpro.net/terms Privacy: https://app.buildcalcpro.net/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: View Remote Access at none against BuildCalc Pro Calculator's 4. View Remote Access also leads on iOS requirement (14.5 vs 18.0). BuildCalc Pro Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months). 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
Both are free to download. BuildCalc Pro Calculator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. View Remote Access asks for nothing beyond the download.
View Remote Access ships an update every 21 months, BuildCalc Pro Calculator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | View Remote Access | BuildCalc Pro Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cloudbrink Inc | NF Nation LLC |
In-app purchases
View Remote Access
No in-app purchases
BuildCalc Pro Calculator
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- BuildCalc Business$29.991 Month
- Pro Annual$99.991 Year
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- Business Annual$299.991 Year
Questions
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