Construction Calculator vs Craftmetry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Craftmetry
This app simplifies complex construction calculations for tradespeople. It provides tools for laying out gas and water systems, sizing decks and stairs, and checking voltage drop, turning code charts into easy-to-use field tools.
- Stair layout and stringer diagram
- Gas line sizing with visual layout
- Water line sizing and estimation
- Deck joist and beam sizing
- Voltage drop calculation
- Residential system design tools
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Craftmetry turns construction sizing tables and everyday jobsite math into fast, practical field tools for contractors, tradespeople, and serious DIYers. TOOLS INCLUDED Stair Calculator Calculate risers, treads, stair count, total rise, and layout. Review a detailed stringer-cut diagram and save named calculations. Square-Up Calculator Use the Pythagorean theorem to find a diagonal or missing side for square layouts and right triangles. Gas Line Sizing Quick-size natural gas and propane lines, or build a visual piping system with appliances, BTU loads, pipe lengths, and longest-length sizing guidance. Waterline Sizing Estimate PEX-A supply sizing from fixture demand or direct flow, and lay out separate hot and cold systems. Deck Joist Sizing Check common deck-joist sizing based on span, spacing, species, grade, and loading assumptions. Voltage Drop & Wire Size Estimate voltage drop or find a wire size that satisfies selected voltage-drop and ampacity limits. Save supported calculations and layouts on your device. Account sign-in can sync supported saved work and subscription access across Craftmetry on iPhone, iPad, and the web. Sign in to use web access, sync, or the account preview. Craftmetry provides reference calculations, not engineering or code-compliance approval. Always verify final designs with local codes, manufacturer specifications, and qualified professionals when required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://craftmetry.corvora.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://craftmetry.corvora.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Craftmetry at 5.0 against Construction Calculator's 4.7. Construction Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Construction Calculator sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Craftmetry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Craftmetry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Calculator has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Construction Calculator ships an update fortnightly, Craftmetry every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Construction Calculator | Craftmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shapkin Dev | Luke Kazmierowicz |
Customer experience
Construction Calculator
Craftmetry
In-app purchases
Construction Calculator
- Carpenter PRO - Weekly$2.997 Days
- Carpenter PRO — Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- 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
Craftmetry
- Build Specs Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Build Specs Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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