Comparison

iBuild vs ArqMath

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

ArqMath

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ArqMath reúne calculadoras prácticas para arquitectura, construcción y obra en una experiencia clara y rápida. Calcula áreas, volúmenes, materiales y costos sin depender de hojas de cálculo. Obtén resultados fáciles de leer y listos para usar en campo o durante la planeación de un proyecto. Herramientas incluidas: • Calculadoras especializadas para obra • Estimaciones de acero, cubicación y cargas • Cálculos de pintura, pisos y escaleras • Conversión de unidades • Presupuestos rápidos • Resultados claros para compartir ArqMath Pro se desbloquea mediante una compra única. No requiere suscripción ni pagos recurrentes. TÉRMINOS DE USO https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iBuild4 screens
ArqMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBuild at none against ArqMath's 1. iBuild also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ArqMath's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement 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. ArqMath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iBuild asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
iBuild versus ArqMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBuildArqMath
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodrigo ProkopowiczTecsolt

In-app purchases

None

iBuild

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ArqMath

One-time1
  • ArqMath Pro de por vida$12.99

Questions

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

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