Comparison

Construction Calculator vs Pro Carpenter

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

Head to head
About

Construction Calculator

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for construction professionals and DIY enthusiasts. It offers precise calculations for decking, roofing, stairs, concrete, and more, with support for both metric and imperial units. Designed for jobsite use, it works offline and provides clear visuals for accurate on-site measurements.

Highlights
  • Decking and flooring calculations
  • Roofing material and coverage estimators
  • Stair and stringer rise/run calculations
  • Concrete, asphalt, and gravel volume estimators
  • Slope, pitch, and angle framing helpers
  • Unit converter with mixed-unit support
  • Offline functionality
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Build faster, measure smarter. Pro² is a complete construction calculator for decking, roofing, concrete, stairs, framing and precise on-site measurements. It’s made for builders, carpenters, contractors and serious DIY who need accurate answers in seconds. DECKING & FLOORING • Area, board runs, spacing and waste allowance • Material takeoff for boards and joists ROOFING (METAL & TILE) • Coverage and sheet/tile counts • Overhangs, pitch, angle and rafter length helpers STAIRS & STRINGERS • Rise/run, slope %, angle (°) and stringer length • Clear breakdowns and step-by-step visuals BALUSTERS, RAILING & EVEN SPACING • Perfect marks from 0 to full length • Spacing tables for clean, consistent layouts CONCRETE, ASPHALT, GRAVEL & SOIL • Volume estimators for slabs, pads, footings and fills • Smart rounding for real-world quantities SLOPE, PITCH & ANGLES • Fast framing helpers for cuts and layout • Metric and imperial support in every tool UNIT CONVERTER • Length, area, volume, density and weight • Built for mixed-unit jobs (mm, ft, inches) QUICK CALCULATOR • Running history with one-tap copy/share MADE FOR THE JOBSITE • Fraction support and practical defaults • Works fully offline—no signal required • Clean visuals that stay readable outdoors WHY PROS USE PRO² • One app instead of juggling multiple separate tools • Accurate results, simple inputs and clear diagrams • New tools and improvements arrive regularly based on user feedback Pro² is built for professional construction, carpentry, decking, roofing and framing work—yet intuitive enough for DIY home projects. Upgrade to unlock additional tools and advanced features when you’re ready to grow your toolkit. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS • Carpenter Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription with Weekly and Annual plans. • A 3-day free trial is available on the Annual plan. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID and subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. • Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not auto-renew. • The localized price is shown in-app before you confirm. Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shapkin.dev/apps/carpenter/privacy.html

About

Pro Carpenter

Features
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The essential tool for US carpenters and DIYers. Eliminate math errors and material waste with Pro Carpenter.Works offline. No subscriptions. Job site ready. Baluster Layout and Stair Calculator

Screenshots

Construction Calculator4 screens
Pro Carpenter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Construction Calculator at Free against Pro Carpenter's $0.99. Pro Carpenter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On 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

Construction Calculator is free to download; Pro Carpenter costs $0.99 up front. Construction Calculator sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pro Carpenter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Construction Calculator versus Pro Carpenter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction CalculatorPro Carpenter
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShapkin Dev天 解

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Construction Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Carpenter PRO - Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Carpenter PRO — Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time10
  • RL Level & Benchmark Calculator$3.99
  • Gravel Volume Calculator$3.99
  • Stair Stringer & Rise Run Calc$3.99
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  • Soil Excavation Volume Calculator$3.99
  • Asphalt Tonnage Calculator$3.99
  • Right Triangle & Pitch Calculator$3.99
  • Running Measurements Calculator$3.99
  • Unit Converter: Feet & Metric$3.99
  • Paint Area Coverage Estimator$3.99
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
None

Pro Carpenter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Construction Calculator free?
Construction Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pro Carpenter free?
Pro Carpenter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Construction Calculator or Pro Carpenter have ads?
Neither Construction Calculator nor Pro Carpenter shows ads.

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