Comparison

ArchitectScaler vs Cannoli Shell

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

Head to head
About

ArchitectScaler

Features
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ArchitectScaler turns your iPhone and iPad into a scale ruler, a drafting calculator, and the small toolbox of conversions architects, designers, and students actually reach for. No triangular ruler, no clunky calculator, no "calculate" button - you type, and the answer is already there. Version 2.0 opens on a Home screen of tools. Tap one and you are working. THE CONVERTER Set a scale once, then keep a live ledger of dimensions. Type a real-world length to get the drawing length, or type a drawing measurement to get the real thing - both directions, instantly. Name any row ("North wall", "Door", "Site") so a list of numbers reads as a list of things. Your rows, scale, and units are saved between launches. FEET AND INCHES, PROPERLY Type 12'-6 1/2" the way you would write it. Scales like 1/4" = 1'-0" are first-class, and a keyboard row puts the ' " - and / marks one tap away. Change a unit and the app converts the value rather than re-reading the same digits. THE TOOLS Find scale from a drawing - measure any labeled dimension on a print and get the ratio back, with the nearest named scale offered as a one-tap match. Slope and pitch - convert between 1:20, percent, degrees, and roof pitch, and get the fall over a run. Area and volume - scale squared and cubed, from square millimeters through hectares and square inches through acres, plus cubic meters, feet, and yards. Rescale and print - the copier percentage that takes a drawing from one scale to another, and what a line measures after the change. Sheet fit - whether a plan fits a sheet inside its margins, and the largest named scale that would. ISO A0 to A4, ANSI A to E, and Arch A to E1. Feet and inches - add and subtract lengths in drafting notation without converting to decimal first. Scale bar - generate a printable graphic scale and share it straight into a drawing. Model making - turn a real wall thickness into the nearest card, foam board, or acrylic sheet, and see how far off that substitution puts you. BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU WORK Metric and imperial: mm, cm, m, km, in, ft. Metric, architect, and engineering scale presets, or type any ratio you like - 1:48 and 1:37.5 are both fine. iPhone and iPad. Light and dark, following your system appearance. No account, no ads, no tracking, no data collection. Every calculation stays on your device. Built by an architect, for architects, interior designers, engineers, students, model makers, and anyone who works from a scaled drawing.

About

Cannoli Shell

A command reference and workflow tool for IT professionals. Quickly find and save commands for Cisco, Linux, Windows, cloud, and more. Build custom cheat sheets and access helpful network tables.

Highlights
  • IT command libraries
  • Cisco command references
  • Linux, Windows, cloud, container references
  • Save favorite commands
  • PDF export for cheat sheets
  • Network quick tables
  • Global variable sync
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Cannoli Shell: IT Pro Tools is a fast command reference and workflow companion for IT professionals, network admins, sysadmins, and homelab builders. Browse practical command libraries for Cisco, Linux, Windows, PowerShell, AWS CLI, Docker, Kubernetes, and more. Search commands quickly, copy what you need, save favorites, and build a personal cheat sheet for repeat tasks. Core features: • IT command libraries for common admin workflows • Cisco command references including IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, and SMB • Linux, Windows, PowerShell, cloud, container, and security references • Favorites for saving frequently used commands • PDF export for custom cheat sheets • Common ports reference • CIDR/subnet quick tables • Global variable sync for IPs, VLANs, and masks • Optional Cannoli Pro upgrade for premium libraries and advanced tools Cannoli Shell is designed for quick lookup during real work: troubleshooting, configuration, documentation, learning, and daily administration.

Screenshots

ArchitectScaler4 screens
Cannoli Shell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArchitectScaler at none against Cannoli Shell's 1. Cannoli Shell's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cannoli Shell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArchitectScaler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ArchitectScaler versus Cannoli Shell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchitectScalerCannoli Shell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPratheek BalakrishnaAnthony Rubino

In-app purchases

None

ArchitectScaler

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cannoli Shell

One-time1
  • Cannoli Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is ArchitectScaler free?
ArchitectScaler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cannoli Shell free?
Cannoli Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArchitectScaler or Cannoli Shell have ads?
Neither ArchitectScaler nor Cannoli Shell shows ads.

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