Comparison

Carpenter Tools vs Decks Builder

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

Head to head
About

Carpenter Tools

This app simplifies carpentry calculations for framing, roofing, stairs, and more. Quickly get accurate measurements and material counts without complex formulas or spreadsheets. Ideal for on-site work, shop use, or estimating.

Highlights
  • Framing calculations
  • Rafter and roof calculations
  • Stair rise and run
  • Material count estimation
  • Imperial and metric units
  • Helpful diagrams
  • Optional cost fields
Features
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Every answer comes with a drawing. Change the wall length and the studs move on the plate. Change the rise and the stair redraws with its risers, treads and stringer, checked against common code limits. What you measured is in black; what you cut and buy is in red. Type it like you read the tape: feet, inches and fractions on a keypad built for lengths. • Wall framing, rough openings, rake walls, stud layout and square checks • Stairs, common rafters, hips and valleys • Decks, fences, concrete slabs, footings and post holes • Sheathing, drywall and flooring • Baseboard, casing, miters and crown, cabinet boxes, face frames and shelf pins • Tape calculator with memory, cut lists, board feet, triangles, arcs and plan scales Feet and inches, decimal feet or metric, on iPhone and iPad. Share any drawing as a picture with its numbers. Always check your local code before you cut.

About

Decks Builder

Design and plan custom decks with a framing-first approach. Visualize your projects in 3D, generate material estimates, and export plans in various formats. Ideal for contractors and serious DIYers.

Highlights
  • Framing-first deck workflow
  • 3D project review
  • Material takeoffs and cost estimates
  • Multiple export formats (PDF, CSV, DXF, SVG)
  • Support for various deck types
  • Live 2D deck plans
Features
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Design decks with a workflow built for real projects. Decks Builder is a framing-first deck planning app for contractors, remodelers, deck builders, designers, and serious DIY users. Create deck layouts, review framing, inspect the design in 3D, and generate the export files you need while keeping projects stored on your device. Build from simple to advanced deck types: - Straight decks - L-shaped and U-shaped decks - Freestanding layouts - Wraparound and custom workflows - Gazebo, multi-level, and roof-over-deck planning Plan with build-focused tools: - Framing-first deck workflow - Joist, beam, post, and perimeter review - Validation notes while you work - Material takeoffs and cost estimates - Imperial and metric input Review and export with confidence: - Live 2D deck plans - 3D project review - PDF, CSV, PNG, DXF, and SVG exports - Portable project bundles for local import/export - Saved versions and project history Free includes straight deck planning and limited saved projects. Premium unlocks advanced deck types, deeper exports, 3D workflows, and more saved project capacity. Decks Builder is designed to help you plan faster and communicate more clearly before building. Always verify dimensions, spans, loads, code requirements, and site conditions before construction. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Carpenter Tools4 screens
Decks Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Carpenter Tools at 4.9 against Decks Builder's 2.0. Carpenter Tools also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Carpenter Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Decks Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Carpenter Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carpenter Tools has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Carpenter Tools versus Decks Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarpenter ToolsDecks Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergii NesterenkoJalsaa

Customer experience

Carpenter Tools

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Decks Builder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Carpenter Tools

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$12.99
2 purchases

Decks Builder

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Carpenter Tools free?
Carpenter Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Decks Builder free?
Decks Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Carpenter Tools or Decks Builder?
Carpenter Tools is rated higher. Carpenter Tools averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Decks Builder averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Carpenter Tools or Decks Builder have ads?
Neither Carpenter Tools nor Decks Builder shows ads.

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