# RedX Decks vs Craftmetry

The clearest difference is rating: Craftmetry at 5.0 against RedX Decks's 4.3. RedX Decks's advantage is ratings volume (528 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RedX Decks sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Craftmetry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Craftmetry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedX Decks has 528 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RedX Decks ships an update every 10 days, Craftmetry every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RedX Decks | Craftmetry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (528 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redx-decks-3d-deck-builder/id6474487367/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftmetry/id6764092071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **528** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 177 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RedX Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/835492291) | [Luke Kazmierowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/902786228) |

## What reviewers say

### RedX Decks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redx-decks-3d-deck-builder/id6474487367)

Design and visualize complex deck structures, including roofs and stairs, with automatic framing and structural calculations. Generate professional, permit-ready blueprints and detailed material lists for efficient construction.

**Highlights:** 3D deck and roof design, Automatic framing layouts, Structural calculations, Permit-ready blueprints, Material and cut lists, 3D visualization and renders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RedX Decks Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| RedX Apps Pro++ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RedX Apps Pro++ | $59.99 | per year |
| RedX Decks Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| RedX Decks Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| RedX Apps Bundle | $179.99 | per year |
| 20 Render Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Render Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 200 Render Credits | $44.99 | one-time |


### Craftmetry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftmetry/id6764092071)

This app simplifies complex construction calculations for tradespeople. It provides tools for laying out gas and water systems, sizing decks and stairs, and checking voltage drop, turning code charts into easy-to-use field tools.

**Highlights:** Stair layout and stringer diagram, Gas line sizing with visual layout, Water line sizing and estimation, Deck joist and beam sizing, Voltage drop calculation, Residential system design tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Specs Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Build Specs Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RedX Decks free?

RedX Decks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Craftmetry free?

Craftmetry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RedX Decks or Craftmetry?

Craftmetry is rated higher. RedX Decks averages 4.3 out of 5 from 528 ratings, while Craftmetry averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RedX Decks or Craftmetry have ads?

Neither RedX Decks nor Craftmetry shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RedX Decks or Craftmetry?

RedX Decks ships an update every 10 days, and Craftmetry every 11 days. Most recently, RedX Decks was updated on October 7, 2026 and Craftmetry on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*