Construction Calculator vs StringerPro

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

StringerPro turns total rise and total run into a code-checked, ready-to-cut stair stringer layout. Built for finish carpenters, framers and deck builders who want one tool that does the stringer job properly, including the bottom step. KEY FEATURES - Fraction-native input. Feet, whole inches and a sixteenths picker that works the way a construction calculator does. Common stops (0, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4) are one tap. - IRC R311.7 code validation. Live green / amber / red badges for riser height (max 7-3/4"), tread depth (min 10"), riser variance, 2x12 throat (min 3-1/2"), comfort (rise plus tread), and pitch angle. - The bottom step handled correctly. The bottom riser is automatically shortened by the tread thickness so walking rises stay uniform once treads are installed, a common source of uneven steps. - Side-view diagram with every dimension labelled. A clean 2D elevation that prints legibly. - Framing-square cut sheet. Step-by-step heel positions along the top edge of the 2x12, with rise leg and run leg dimensions for every notch, plus the seat and plumb end cuts. - 1:1 print template. Tile the side view across letter pages at full scale, tape them together and trace straight onto the 2x12. Crop marks on every corner. - Material estimator. Enter stringer count, stair width and lumber prices; get linear footage and total job cost, fasteners included. - Saved jobs with job name, address and notes. - Deck stair mode, which marks the job as a deck stair on the summary sheet. Set deck-board tread stock and nosing on the inputs screen. - Imperial and metric, in light and dark appearance. - Works entirely offline. No account and no sign-in. PREMIUM UNLOCK (one-time purchase, not a subscription) - Unlimited saved jobs - All three PDF exports: summary, cut sheet and 1:1 print template - Material estimator - Removes ads - Priority support DISCLAIMER Verify all measurements before cutting. Output is for estimation only. Local building codes vary. Contact: support@clearstackapps.com Privacy: https://clearstackapps.com/privacy