Framify vs Decks Builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Framify
Instantly generate code-compliant deck framing plans. This utility app helps users visualize and calculate framing layouts for decks, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to building codes. It simplifies the design process for DIYers and professionals alike.
- Instant framing plans
- Code-compliant designs
- Deck framing calculator
- 3D visualization
- Structural integrity checks
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Framify - Deck Framing Calculator
Decks Builder
Design and plan custom decks with a framing-first approach. Visualize your projects in 3D, generate material estimates, and export plans in various formats. Ideal for contractors and serious DIYers.
- Framing-first deck workflow
- 3D project review
- Material takeoffs and cost estimates
- Multiple export formats (PDF, CSV, DXF, SVG)
- Support for various deck types
- Live 2D deck plans
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Design decks with a workflow built for real projects. Decks Builder is a framing-first deck planning app for contractors, remodelers, deck builders, designers, and serious DIY users. Create deck layouts, review framing, inspect the design in 3D, and generate the export files you need while keeping projects stored on your device. Build from simple to advanced deck types: - Straight decks - L-shaped and U-shaped decks - Freestanding layouts - Wraparound and custom workflows - Gazebo, multi-level, and roof-over-deck planning Plan with build-focused tools: - Framing-first deck workflow - Joist, beam, post, and perimeter review - Validation notes while you work - Material takeoffs and cost estimates - Imperial and metric input Review and export with confidence: - Live 2D deck plans - 3D project review - PDF, CSV, PNG, DXF, and SVG exports - Portable project bundles for local import/export - Saved versions and project history Free includes straight deck planning and limited saved projects. Premium unlocks advanced deck types, deeper exports, 3D workflows, and more saved project capacity. Decks Builder is designed to help you plan faster and communicate more clearly before building. Always verify dimensions, spans, loads, code requirements, and site conditions before construction. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Framify at 3.7 against Decks Builder's 2.0. Framify also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Decks Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Framify asks for nothing beyond the download.
Framify holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Framify | Decks Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean Kurtz | Jalsaa |
Customer experience
Framify
Decks Builder
In-app purchases
Framify
No in-app purchases
Decks Builder
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$69.991 Year
