LIP vs The Carpenter App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LIP
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Hent produktdata på alle LIP produkter, beregn forbrug og lav kvalitetsrapporter - og send alle resultater med PDF-bilag på produktbeskrivelser, sikkerhedsdatablade og foto som email. Lav arbejdspladsbrugsanvisninger, der kan ses og opdateres af alle medarbejdere (kun i dansk udgave). LIP har hovedsæde i Nørre Åby, Danmark, og har siden starten i 1967 produceret produkter af høj kvalitet til konkurrencedygtige priser. Produktprogrammet var fra starten fliseklæb og fugemasser, der siden hen er udvidet med produkter indenfor gulvspartelmasser, vandtætning, silicone, epoxy, spartelmasser m.m. LIP Bygningsartikler A/S er i dag en international orienteret virksomhed, men samtidig holder vi fast i vores vestfynske værdier.
The Carpenter App
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TThe Carpenter App is the ultimate digital toolbox for professional carpenters, builders, woodworkers, and apprentices. Built with precision formulas and real-time CAD blueprints. KEY FEATURES: • Pythagoras & Rafters: Instant angle calculations, bevel cuts, pitch, and diagonal rafters with millimetre precision. • Stair Calculator: Automatic step heights, tread depths, and stringer layouts compliant with building standards. • Cladding & Siding: Fast surface area, batten spacing, board counts, and waste margin optimization. • Length Optimization (Cutting Lists): Minimize timber waste and calculate exact board cuts from raw lumber. • Bevel & Mitre Saw: Compound mitre and bevel angles for crown mouldings and timber framing. • Project Notes: Clean, distraction-free messaging and notes for your crew on the jobsite. DESIGNED FOR THE JOBSITE: • Dark mode optimized for battery saving on site. • Full offline support – works anywhere without cellular signal. • Live SVG blueprints with exact dimensions. • Metric (mm/cm/m) and imperial unit support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Carpenter App at weekly against LIP's every 2 months. LIP's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LIP ships an update every 2 months, The Carpenter App weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LIP | The Carpenter App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bostik SA (FR) | Michael Hansen |
In-app purchases
LIP
No in-app purchases
The Carpenter App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LIP free?
Is The Carpenter App free?
Do LIP or The Carpenter App have ads?
Which is updated more often, LIP or The Carpenter App?
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