Comparison

iBuild vs PlumbCalc Pro

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

Head to head
About

iBuild

Features
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iBuild is the construction material calculator designed for builders, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts. Estimate exactly what you need to buy for your next project in seconds. Calculate quantities for 16 material types across 6 categories: Drywall and panels (sheets, screws, tape, compound, studs and tracks), Masonry (hollow brick, solid brick, and concrete block with mortar), Flooring (ceramic, porcelain, vinyl, and laminate with adhesive and grout), Interior and exterior paint with coverage per coat, Roofing (ceramic tiles and corrugated metal sheets) and Insulation. Enter dimensions or total area, add door and window openings, adjust waste percentage, and get a full shopping list with exact quantities, bags, cans, and linear meters. Use your iPhone camera to measure walls and surfaces with augmented reality. Point, tap, and get real-time dimensions with precision. Measurements feed directly into the calculator. Draw floor plans with walls, doors, windows, and text labels. Pinch to zoom, pan to navigate, and see live stats. Export professional PDF plans with dimensions and grid overlay, ready to share. Save every calculation with a custom title. Review past estimates anytime with full material breakdowns. Available in Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. Built for the job site. Fast, offline, and precise.

About

PlumbCalc Pro

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PlumbCalc Pro is the essential pipe sizing and plumbing calculation tool for plumbers, engineers, and contractors. Perform code-compliant calculations for water supply, drainage, gas pipe, and more — all from your iPhone. 12 PROFESSIONAL CALCULATORS • Water Supply Sizing — Size supply pipes using WSFU/Hunter's Curve per IPC Appendix E • Drainage Pipe Sizing — Calculate drain pipe sizes from DFU values per IPC Table 710.1 • Water Heater Sizing — Tank and tankless sizing with FHR method and BTU/kW calculations • Gas Pipe Sizing — Size gas piping from BTU loads per IFGC Table 402.4 • Friction Loss — Hazen-Williams pressure loss with velocity checks • Drainage Slope — Calculate fall and verify minimum slope compliance • Backflow Prevention — Size backflow assemblies per IPC 608 / UPC 603 • Grease Trap Sizing — PDI-G101 and UPC seat method calculations • Stormwater Drainage — Roof drain and leader sizing per IPC Chapter 11 • Cost Estimator — Material and fitting cost estimates with custom pricing • Code Comparison — Side-by-side IPC vs UPC results • Fixture Reference — Complete WSFU and DFU lookup tables KEY FEATURES • IPC and UPC code support • Imperial and metric unit systems • Voice input for fixture counting • Save calculations by job name and address • PDF report generation with code references • Calculation history with search • Home screen widget • Siri shortcuts • Offline — no internet required • Designed for wet/gloved hands with large touch targets 3 calculators are free. Unlock all 12 with a monthly or yearly subscription. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • PlumbCalc Pro Monthly: $9.99/month • PlumbCalc Pro Yearly: $59.99/year • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase Privacy Policy: https://elly2504.github.io/plumbcalc-legal/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://elly2504.github.io/plumbcalc-legal/terms-of-use.html EULA: https://elly2504.github.io/plumbcalc-legal/eula.html

Screenshots

iBuild4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBuild at none against PlumbCalc Pro's 2. iBuild also leads on device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. PlumbCalc Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iBuild asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
iBuild versus PlumbCalc Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBuildPlumbCalc Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodrigo ProkopowiczYusuf Can Samiloglu

In-app purchases

None

iBuild

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PlumbCalc Pro

Subscriptions2
  • PlumbCalc Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PlumbCalc Pro Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is iBuild free?
iBuild is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlumbCalc Pro free?
PlumbCalc Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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