Comparison

Buddy Trades vs CoolCalc Scan

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

Head to head
About

Buddy Trades

Features
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Buddy Trades is your go-to platform for all your home improvement needs. We connect homeowners with highly skilled, vetted professionals for both immediate and planned projects. Whether you're looking to fix a small repair or embark on a major renovation, our Pros are here to bring your vision to life. With Buddy Trades, homeowners gain access to a network of reliable professionals, while our Pros enjoy the benefit of connecting with customers seeking quality home improvement services. PROS How it Works: -Register with your business details. -Our team will verify your skills and services. -Receive notifications for jobs in your area of expertise. -Accept jobs, complete them to satisfaction, and get paid promptly. CUSTOMERS How it Works: -Post your home improvement project with specific requirements. -Track your project's progress, communicate with your Pro, and share updates. -Review the completed work, rate your Pro, and plan your next project! Why Choose Buddy Trades? -Comprehensive project details in one app. -Fair and transparent pricing. -Immediate service for urgent repairs and flexible scheduling for larger projects. -Access to a wide range of experienced home improvement professionals. -Highly vetted trades -Background checks on all professionals What services are available through Buddy? -Painting -Drywall -Handyman -Carpentry -Specialty and more!

About

CoolCalc Scan

Capture precise 3D room scans using your device's LiDAR sensor. Organize projects, integrate with a web platform for advanced visualization, and export models in industry-standard formats. Ideal for professionals needing accurate spatial data.

Highlights
  • Precise LiDAR scanning
  • Detailed 3D model capture
  • Project organization
  • CoolCalc platform integration
  • Industry-standard export formats
  • Multi-room scanning
Features
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Free Scanning — Paid Web Features This iOS app is a companion to CoolCalc. Scanning is free. To use your scan results for ACCA Manual J, Manual S, or Manual D calculations, you’ll need a separate paid subscription or single-project purchase in app.coolcalc.com, our web app. KEY FEATURES • Precise LiDAR Scanning Capture detailed 3D models of rooms with accurate measurements. Document walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and room geometry with professional-grade precision. • Project Organization Create projects for different properties or jobs. Scan multiple rooms and keep everything organized in one place. • CoolCalc Platform Integration Connect your scans with the CoolCalc web platform. Upload your models for advanced processing and visualization with interactive 3D viewers. • Professional Export Export your 3D models in industry-standard formats. Share scans with clients, colleagues, or use them in other professional tools. • Multi-Room Scanning Document entire properties efficiently. Scan room by room and combine them into complete building models. IDEAL FOR Perfect for HVAC professionals, contractors, architects, interior designers, and anyone who needs accurate spatial measurements for their work. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad with LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and later, iPad Pro 2020 and later) • iOS 17.5 or later • Account required for platform integration features

Screenshots

Buddy Trades4 screens
CoolCalc Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CoolCalc Scan at none against Buddy Trades's shown. Buddy Trades's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Buddy Trades versus CoolCalc Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddy TradesCoolCalc Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuddy Capital L.L.CCool Calc Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Buddy Trades

No in-app purchases

None

CoolCalc Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buddy Trades free?
Buddy Trades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoolCalc Scan free?
CoolCalc Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buddy Trades or CoolCalc Scan have ads?
Buddy Trades shows ads; CoolCalc Scan does not.

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