Comparison

Construction Calculator vs Pipe Rack Designer

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, offering precise calculations for decking, roofing, stairs, concrete, and more. It simplifies complex measurements and material takeoffs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency on the job site, even offline.

Highlights
  • Decking and flooring calculations
  • Roofing material and coverage estimators
  • Stair and stringer rise/run calculations
  • Concrete and volume estimators
  • Unit conversion for mixed units
  • 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

Pipe Rack Designer

Features
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Design shelves, racks and frames from single steel pipe — then get the exact cut list and every fitting you need to build it. Enter width, depth, height and the number of shelves. Pipe Rack Designer instantly builds the structure and hands you a parts list you can take straight to the hardware store: pipes grouped by length and count, joints grouped by shape and count. SEE IT IN 3D • A live 3D model of your rack. Drag to rotate, pinch to zoom, tap to add or select a shelf. • Tap a shelf to move it up or down, or turn any of its four sides on and off — so you can build open-front designs like a firewood rack. • Open the model full screen to check the structure from every angle. TWO WAYS TO JOIN, COUNTED CORRECTLY • Clamp type: pipes are never drilled through — full-length pipes are laid alongside each other and held with right-angle and swivel clamps. Overhang and end caps are counted. • Screw-joint type: pipes slot into cast joints. Choose which member runs through (posts or beams); the others are split, and the split lengths and counts appear in your parts list. • Corner fittings are chosen by their real shape — L, T, 3-way corner, 4-way and 5-way — not lumped into one. BUILT FOR REAL BUILDS • Standard 48.6 mm single pipe • Base plates for free-standing legs, saddle bands and rafter clamps for shelf boards, end caps for exposed ends • Sloped-roof mode: set different front and back post heights for a slanted top • Copy the whole parts list as text for your shopping trip HONEST AND OFFLINE • Works completely offline. No account, no ads, no subscription. • One-time purchase. • Your designs stay on your device. • iPhone and iPad Whether you are building storage shelving, a workbench frame, a firewood rack or a sloped-roof structure, Pipe Rack Designer turns a few measurements into a buildable pipe-and-fitting plan.

Screenshots

Construction Calculator4 screens
Pipe Rack Designer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Construction Calculator at Free against Pipe Rack Designer's $3.99. Pipe Rack Designer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, 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; Pipe Rack Designer costs $3.99 up front. Construction Calculator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pipe Rack Designer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Calculator ships an update every 2 weeks, Pipe Rack Designer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Construction Calculator versus Pipe Rack Designer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction CalculatorPipe Rack Designer
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShapkin DevNetflowers Inc.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Construction Calculator

Subscriptions4
  • Carpenter PRO - Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Full Access — Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Carpenter PRO — Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Full Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time6
  • Right Triangle & Pitch Calculator$3.99
  • Running Measurements Calculator$3.99
  • Unit Converter: Feet & Metric$3.99
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  • Paint Area Coverage Estimator$3.99
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
  • Lifetime Access$79.99
None

Pipe Rack Designer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Construction Calculator free?
Construction Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pipe Rack Designer free?
Pipe Rack Designer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Construction Calculator or Pipe Rack Designer have ads?
Neither Construction Calculator nor Pipe Rack Designer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construction Calculator or Pipe Rack Designer?
Construction Calculator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pipe Rack Designer fortnightly. Most recently, Construction Calculator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pipe Rack Designer on November 5, 2026.

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