Carpentry & Trim Calculator vs Craftmetry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carpentry & Trim Calculator
This app provides professional-grade calculators for carpentry tasks, helping users work faster, reduce material waste, and make informed decisions. It offers a variety of tools for layout, framing, and sizing, designed for efficiency and accuracy on any job site.
- Board and Batten Layout
- Framing Math
- Cabinet Door Sizing
- Trim and Molding Calculations
- Rafter Length Calculator
- Wood Movement Estimation
- Stair Layout Tools
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Measure once. Build with confidence. Carpentry & Trim Calculator puts 24 practical woodworking and framing tools in your pocket. Turn jobsite or workshop measurements into clear layouts, material quantities, cut dimensions, spacing marks, and printable plans—without searching through formulas or rebuilding spreadsheets. PLAN AND FRAME • Deck Planner • Wall Framing with Door and Window Openings • Hip Roof Calculator • Gable Roof Calculator • Skillion / Lean-to Roof Calculator • Fence Planner • Shelf & Drawer Spacing • Kerf Bending Calculator CARPENTRY AND FINISH WORK • Board & Batten Layout • Rafter Length • Raised Panel Cabinet Door • Trim & Molding • Crown Molding • Stair Layout • Baluster & Handrail Spacing • Wainscoting Layout MATERIALS AND REFERENCES • Board Foot • Framing • Lumber Weight • Plywood Quantity • Wood Movement • Dimensional Lumber Sizes • Plywood Weight • Plywood Thickness WHY CARPENTERS KEEP IT HANDY • Metric and imperial measurements • Clear visual diagrams for complex layouts • Running marks and detailed calculated results • Material breakdowns that help reduce waste • Fast recalculation when dimensions change • Print-ready PDF reports from the advanced planners, including inputs, results, and diagrams • A focused interface built for the workshop and jobsite Whether you are framing a wall, laying out a deck, cutting roof rafters, spacing fence posts, sizing a cabinet door, planning stairs, or estimating sheet goods, the answer is only a few taps away. Built for carpenters, framers, cabinetmakers, finish installers, woodworkers, contractors, and serious DIY builders. Spend less time doing repetitive math. Plan accurately, buy smarter, and get to the cut with confidence. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Craftmetry
This app simplifies complex construction calculations for tradespeople. It provides tools for laying out gas and water systems, sizing decks and stairs, and checking voltage drop, turning code charts into easy-to-use field tools.
- Stair layout and stringer diagram
- Gas line sizing with visual layout
- Water line sizing and estimation
- Deck joist and beam sizing
- Voltage drop calculation
- Residential system design tools
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Craftmetry turns construction sizing tables and everyday jobsite math into fast, practical field tools for contractors, tradespeople, and serious DIYers. TOOLS INCLUDED Stair Calculator Calculate risers, treads, stair count, total rise, and layout. Review a detailed stringer-cut diagram and save named calculations. Square-Up Calculator Use the Pythagorean theorem to find a diagonal or missing side for square layouts and right triangles. Gas Line Sizing Quick-size natural gas and propane lines, or build a visual piping system with appliances, BTU loads, pipe lengths, and longest-length sizing guidance. Waterline Sizing Estimate PEX-A supply sizing from fixture demand or direct flow, and lay out separate hot and cold systems. Deck Joist Sizing Check common deck-joist sizing based on span, spacing, species, grade, and loading assumptions. Voltage Drop & Wire Size Estimate voltage drop or find a wire size that satisfies selected voltage-drop and ampacity limits. Save supported calculations and layouts on your device. Account sign-in can sync supported saved work and subscription access across Craftmetry on iPhone, iPad, and the web. Sign in to use web access, sync, or the account preview. Craftmetry provides reference calculations, not engineering or code-compliance approval. Always verify final designs with local codes, manufacturer specifications, and qualified professionals when required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://craftmetry.corvora.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://craftmetry.corvora.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Craftmetry at 5.0 against Carpentry & Trim Calculator's 4.1. Craftmetry also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Carpentry & Trim Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Carpentry & Trim Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Craftmetry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Craftmetry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.
Carpentry & Trim Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Craftmetry every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Carpentry & Trim Calculator | Craftmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladislav Zhirnov | Luke Kazmierowicz |
Customer experience
Carpentry & Trim Calculator
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In-app purchases
Carpentry & Trim Calculator
- Full version / monthly$0.991 Month
- Full version / year$3.991 Year
- Remove ADS$7.99
Craftmetry
- Build Specs Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Build Specs Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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