Comparison

Construction Calc vs Pro Drywall

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

Head to head
About

Construction Calc

This offline calculator helps construction professionals and DIYers quickly estimate materials for various projects. It supports imperial and metric units, and all calculations are stored locally for privacy. No internet connection is required.

Highlights
  • Offline material estimation
  • Calculates 8 key materials
  • Feet-Inch-Fraction input
  • Imperial & Metric units
  • Local data storage
  • No subscriptions or ads
Features
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The only offline calculator you need on the job site. No internet? No problem. Contractor Calc works 100% offline — so you get fast, accurate material estimates right when you need them. Estimate 8 key materials in seconds: Concrete (slabs, footings) Drywall (sheets with waste) Paint (gallons & liters) Roofing (squares with pitch) Gravel & Mulch (cubic yards/m³) Tile (tiles with cuts) Insulation (ft²/m²) Stairs (riser, tread, stringer) Built for pros, trusted by contractors: • Feet-Inch-Fraction Input — enter 12' 6" like you measure • Imperial & Metric — switch units in Settings • No subscriptions. No ads. No cloud. • All calculations stored locally — your data stays private Perfect for: • Residential & commercial contractors • Carpenters, framers, roofers, painters • DIYers tackling big projects • Estimators preparing bids Join thousands of builders who ditched spreadsheets and paper calculators. Get precise, professional results — every time.

About

Pro Drywall

This app helps contractors and homeowners accurately estimate drywall materials needed for any project. It provides complete lists for sheets, mud, tape, and screws, along with weight estimates and customizable settings for precise calculations.

Highlights
  • Complete material lists
  • Weight estimates
  • Customizable sheet sizes and thickness
  • Room and area calculation modes
  • Adjustable waste factor
Features
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Stop guessing and start building with Pro Drywall Calculator. Designed specifically for US contractors and homeowners, this app provides precise material estimates for any drywall project. Whether you are hanging sheetrock in a single room or managing a large-scale commercial build, we help you get the numbers right. Key Features: Complete Material Lists: Get instant counts for sheets, joint compound (mud), tape, and screws. Weight Estimates: Avoid overloading your truck with our unique total weight calculation. Pro Settings: Customize by sheet size (4x8, 4x10, 4x12), thickness (1/2", 5/8"), and stud spacing (16" or 24" OC). Room & Area Modes: Calculate by specific room dimensions or total square footage. Waste Factor: Include a 5%, 10%, or 15% buffer to ensure you never run short. Why Pro Drywall Calculator? We use industry-standard logic to ensure your estimates match real-world needs. No more extra trips to the hardware store or wasted materials sitting on the job site.

Screenshots

Construction Calc3 screens
Pro Drywall3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pro Drywall at none against Construction Calc's 1. Construction Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pro Drywall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Construction Calc against 5.0 for Pro Drywall. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Construction Calc versus Pro Drywall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction CalcPro Drywall
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKonstantin Khoroshun林华 曹

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Construction Calc

One-time1
  • Pro Features$0.99
None

Pro Drywall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Construction Calc free?
Construction Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pro Drywall free?
Pro Drywall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Construction Calc or Pro Drywall?
Construction Calc and Pro Drywall are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Construction Calc or Pro Drywall have ads?
Neither Construction Calc nor Pro Drywall shows ads.

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