Comparison

Reckon vs roadbar

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

Head to head
About

Reckon

Features
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The Reckon mobile app is an innovative estimation tool designed specifically for quantity surveyors, builders, and construction professionals. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, Reckon streamlines the estimation process, allowing users to quickly and accurately calculate project costs.

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roadbar

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Your Jira issues. One timeline. Zero clutter. Roadbar turns your assigned Jira issues into a clean, color-coded Gantt chart! So you always know what's due, what's overdue, and what needs attention next. See the big picture at a glance All your assigned issues are displayed on an interactive timeline. Color-coded bars show you immediately which tasks are overdue (red), due soon (orange), on track (blue) or missing a due date (gray). A "today" marker keeps you oriented. Works with Jira Cloud & Server Connect to Jira Cloud or Jira Server / Data Center. Roadbar supports both Basic Auth and Bearer Token authentication - including setups behind SSO. Built for privacy and security Your API token is stored in the macOS Keychain, encrypted and accessible only when your computer is unlocked. Credentials never leave your device. All connections require HTTPS. Lightweight and native Roadbar is built entirely with SwiftUI and Apple frameworks - no third-party dependencies, no Electron, no web views. We do not collect any form of data. It launches fast and feels right at home on macOS. Key Features: • Visual Gantt timeline with color-coded issue bars • Overdue, due soon, on track and no-date grouping • Smart sorting: most urgent issues always on top • Click any issue key to open it directly in Jira • Auto-refresh every 15 minutes • Manual refresh with ⌘R • Support for Jira Cloud (API v3) and Server/Data Center (API v2) • Secure Keychain storage for credentials • Light, Dark, and System appearance modes • Connection test to verify your setup before saving • No account required - just your Jira credentials • Zero third-party dependencies Who is Roadbar for? Developers, project managers, designers and anyone who uses Jira and wants a fast, visual overview of their upcoming deadlines - without opening a browser.

Screenshots

Reckon4 screens
roadbar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Reckon at 14.0 against roadbar's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Reckon versus roadbar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReckonroadbar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin OguntoyeMarcel Hartmann

In-app purchases

None

Reckon

No in-app purchases

None

roadbar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reckon free?
Reckon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is roadbar free?
roadbar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reckon or roadbar have ads?
Neither Reckon nor roadbar shows ads.

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