Comparison

BUILD Woodworking Tools vs WorkBench Pro

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

Head to head
About

BUILD Woodworking Tools

Features
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BUILD – Smart Tools for Woodworkers BUILD is the precision assistant designed for woodworkers, carpenters, DIYers, and anyone who works with a tape measure. Get instant, accurate results β€” without the frustration of fractions, conversions, or layout math. Whether you're in the shop or on a job site, BUILD helps you work faster, avoid mistakes, and make every cut with confidence. KEY FEATURES β€’ Fraction Calculator Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions instantly. No decimals, no confusion β€” just clean measurements that match your tape. β€’ Wood Encyclopedia (NEW!) Explore wood species with Janka hardness, best uses, and finishing notes. β€’ Quick Conversions (Inches ↔ mm) Fast, accurate conversions for any project that switches between metric and imperial. β€’ Measurement Tools Save time with practical tools that are built by builders for builders. β€’ Board Foot Calculators Know exactly how much material you need β€” and avoid overbuying or underestimating. β€’ Calculation History Save, review, and reuse previous calculations. β€’ Smart Rounding Engine Automatically rounds to the nearest 1/16" for clean, confident results - you know, values that are actually on your tape measure! β€’ Tool Suite Built for the Shop Designed specifically for real woodworking workflows, not generic calculator apps. Whether you’re crafting lifetime furniture, or tackling weekend woodworking projects, Build gives you the precision you needβ€”without the math headache. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.buildcalc.app/information-only/privacy-policy

About

WorkBench Pro

Features
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WorkBench is the all-in-one app for makers, woodworkers, and small shops. Plan projects, price them right, sell to customers, and track every board foot β€” without juggling five different apps. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Market Research: Pull real time sales data for popular woodworking items so you can plan your next project. β€’ Plan projects β€” Build cut lists, parts lists, and material estimates. Snap a photo and let AI draft the plan for you. β€’ Price with confidence β€” Auto-pricing factors in materials, labor, waste, and your target margin. β€’ Sell direct β€” Share a public catalog link, take orders, send invoices, and track fulfillment. β€’ Track inventory β€” Scan barcodes, log waste, get stale-stock alerts, and reorder before you run out. β€’ Find suppliers β€” Local lumber yards, hardware stores, and specialty suppliers with hours, address, and phone. β€’ Run a team β€” Invite up to 5 teammates with a company code. Track time, share plans, and roll everything up to one P&L. β€’ Stay organized β€” Customer CRM, sales history, production logs, and fulfillment speed all in one place. WHY MAKERS USE WORKBENCH β€’ Built for the shop, not the office β€’ One subscription, every feature β€” no upsells β€’ Works offline for jobsite use β€’ Your data stays yours SUBSCRIPTION WorkBench is $9.99/month or $89.99/year with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://workbenchpro.net/terms Privacy: https://workbenchpro.net/privacy

Screenshots

BUILD Woodworking Tools4 screens
WorkBench Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: WorkBench Pro at 3 against BUILD Woodworking Tools's 1. WorkBench Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. BUILD Woodworking Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WorkBench Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BUILD Woodworking Tools versus WorkBench Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBUILD Woodworking ToolsWorkBench Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancisco MoralesZachary Hamilton

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BUILD Woodworking Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited access$49.99
2 purchases

WorkBench Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Workbench Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Workbench Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is BUILD Woodworking Tools free?
BUILD Woodworking Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WorkBench Pro free?
WorkBench Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BUILD Woodworking Tools or WorkBench Pro have ads?
Neither BUILD Woodworking Tools nor WorkBench Pro shows ads.

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