Comparison

Construction Calc vs TapeCalc

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

TapeCalc

This app provides job-site calculation tools for professionals and DIYers. It offers tape-style measurements, AR measuring, and specialized calculators for materials like drywall and concrete. Save and organize your projects for efficient on-site work.

Highlights
  • Tape-style measurement tools
  • AR Measure with camera
  • Material calculators (drywall, tile, paint, concrete)
  • Half Finder for center cuts
  • Wall Scan with door/window detection
  • Project saving and organization
Features
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TapeCalc is the all-in-one job-site calculator built for contractors, DIYers, and professionals. Measure, calculate, and estimate faster with powerful tools designed for real work. FEATURES: • Tape-style measurement tools • Half Finder for perfect center cuts • Drywall, tile, paint, concrete, and more calculators • AR Measure with your camera • Wall Scan with door and window detection • Save projects and organize jobs • Fast, simple, and reliable BUILT FOR REAL JOB SITES: TapeCalc helps you reduce waste, save time, and make better decisions on every job. IMPORTANT: Measurements are approximate. Always verify critical dimensions before cutting or ordering materials. Download TapeCalc and work smarter on every job.

Screenshots

Construction Calc3 screens
TapeCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapeCalc at none against Construction Calc's 1. 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. TapeCalc 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 TapeCalc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Construction Calc versus TapeCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction CalcTapeCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKonstantin KhoroshunJanilson Mendes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Construction Calc

One-time1
  • Pro Features$0.99
None

TapeCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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