Comparison

iBuild vs RoofCalc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

RoofCalc

Features
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Quickly estimate roofing materials for your next project. RoofCalc gives contractors and DIYers an accurate bill of materials in seconds. FEATURES: - Gable, Hip & Shed roof calculations - Shingles, underlayment, drip edge, starter strip, ridge cap, ridge vent & nails - Feet-inches-fractions input โ€” the way roofers measure - Adjustable waste factor per roof type - Save unlimited projects - Export professional PDF reports - English & Spanish - Works fully offline RoofCalc Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks Hip & Shed roofs, unlimited saves, and PDF export.

Screenshots

iBuild4 screens
RoofCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBuild at none against RoofCalc's 1. RoofCalc's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. RoofCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iBuild asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
iBuild versus RoofCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBuildRoofCalc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodrigo ProkopowiczPetr Persianov

In-app purchases

None

iBuild

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RoofCalc

One-time1
  • RoofCalc Pro$4.99

Questions

Is iBuild free?
iBuild is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoofCalc free?
RoofCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iBuild or RoofCalc have ads?
iBuild shows ads; RoofCalc does not.

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