Comparison

Construction Calc vs Panel Planner

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

Panel Planner

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Plan, visualize, and manage your home's electrical system — right from your iPhone. Circuit Breaker Panel is an interactive residential electrical panel simulator that lets you map out every circuit in your home, track real-time current loads, and plan new circuits before you ever call an electrician. BUILD YOUR PANEL Install single-pole (120V) and double-pole (240V) breakers in any configuration. Choose from 15A, 20A, 30A, 40A, 50A, and 60A ratings. Support for 24, 30, and 40-slot panels with 100A, 150A, 200A, and 400A main breakers. ADD YOUR DEVICES Populate each circuit with the real appliances and devices in your home. Choose from 20 common presets — refrigerator, HVAC, EV charger, dryer, and more — or enter any custom wattage. Toggle devices on and off to simulate real-world usage scenarios. LIVE LOAD CALCULATIONS Current draw is calculated automatically for every circuit (Amps = Watts ÷ Voltage). Watch each breaker's load bar update in real time as you switch devices on and off. COLOR-CODED SAFETY STATUS Know at a glance which circuits are safe and which are at risk: Green glow — circuit is within safe range (under 70% load) Yellow glow — load is climbing, approaching capacity (70–90%) Red pulsing glow — circuit is overloaded, breaker would trip (over 90%) SAVE UP TO 10 PANELS Save and restore up to 10 complete panel configurations. Perfect for planning a renovation, comparing layouts, or managing panels across multiple properties. DESIGNED FOR CLARITY A realistic panel enclosure with a center bus bar, physical breaker switches, and load bars on every circuit give you an intuitive feel for your home's electrical system — no electrical engineering degree required. FULLY OFFLINE & PRIVATE No account. No internet connection. No data collection of any kind. Your panel configurations are stored only on your device.

Screenshots

Construction Calc3 screens
Panel Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Construction Calc at Free against Panel Planner's $0.99. Construction Calc also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Panel Planner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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 Calc is free to download; Panel Planner costs $0.99 up front. Construction Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Panel Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Construction Calc versus Panel Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction CalcPanel Planner
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKonstantin KhoroshunJeremy Goldschmidt5660401601

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Construction Calc

One-time1
  • Pro Features$9.99
None

Panel Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Construction Calc free?
Construction Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panel Planner free?
Panel Planner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Construction Calc or Panel Planner have ads?
Neither Construction Calc nor Panel Planner shows ads.

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