Comparison

Construction Calculator vs Stringline

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

Stringline

Features
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Construction calculator that works in feet, inches, and fractions — matched to 1/64". Download for free. No subscription. No ads. Works offline. 14 SPECIALTY CALCULATORS Stair Layout — rise, run, stringer, angle. IRC and OSHA code check built in. Concrete — cubic yards and bag counts for slabs, footings, columns. Rafter Length — common, hip/valley, jack. Plumb cut, seat cut, overhang. Equal Spacing — every position for studs, balusters, posts, joists. Compound Miter — blade tilt and miter angle for crown and trim. Studs / OC — count and positions for any wall at 16" or 24". Pitch / Slope — pitch, degrees, grade, and roof factor. Baluster Spacing — count, gap, and positions. IRC 4" sphere test built in. Board Feet — lumber volume from nominal dimensions. Drywall Estimator — sheets, waste factor, and opening deductions. Roofing Calculator — squares, bundles, and sheathing for any roof pitch. Right Triangle — check square on any corner. Two sides in, all angles out. Area & Volume — rectangles, circles, triangles, trapezoids. Conversions — feet-inches, decimal feet, metric. HOW IT WORKS Three calculators are yours to keep — Right Triangle, Area & Volume, and Conversions — with the full keypad, memory, and paper tape. No limits, no catch. The other 11 Pro calculators (stairs, concrete, rafters, and more) come with 5 uses so you can try them on a real job. One purchase unlocks everything permanently. YOUR TAPE READS FRACTIONS. SO DOES STRINGLINE. Enter 12' 3-1/2" exactly how you say it. No converting to decimals, no rounding surprises. Integer 64ths arithmetic — every answer matches your tape, not a floating-point guess. BUILT TO BE TRUSTED • Shows the math — step-by-step so you can verify every answer • IRC and OSHA validation with code section citations • Every formula verified against building code standards before release • Paper tape and full calculation history • PDF export with Show My Work steps • Works completely offline — no internet, no accounts No subscription. No ads. Built for tradespeople who can't afford a wrong number.

Screenshots

Construction Calculator4 screens
Stringline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stringline at 15.1 against Construction Calculator's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Construction Calculator sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Stringline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Calculator ships an update fortnightly, Stringline every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Construction Calculator versus Stringline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction CalculatorStringline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShapkin DevHector Sahagun

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
1 purchases

Stringline

One-time1
  • Stringline Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Construction Calculator free?
Construction Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stringline free?
Stringline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Construction Calculator or Stringline have ads?
Neither Construction Calculator nor Stringline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construction Calculator or Stringline?
Construction Calculator ships an update fortnightly, and Stringline every 2 weeks. Most recently, Construction Calculator was updated on October 12, 2026 and Stringline on October 1, 2026.

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