SteelSolve vs Construction Calculator ۬
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SteelSolve
This app simplifies complex calculations for construction professionals. It supports various units, allows for easy expression editing, and provides instant results as you type. Features include built-in functions for rise, run, diagonal, and slope, along with estimating capabilities.
- Feet, Inch, and Fraction Input
- Unit Assignment and Conversion
- Full Expression Editing
- Instant Results as You Type
- History Tape for Previous Entries
- Rise, Run, Diagonal, and Slope Functions
- Estimating Functions
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- Feet, Inch, and Fraction Input, along with other units in 28 categories. - Fully Functional Unit calculator - ft x ft = sqft. Quickly convert result to other units. - See the whole expression, and tap numbers to edit. Answers are live. - Free of Annoying Ads, No Internet connection required. - Powerful Dictation such as “5 feet 4 and 3/8 plus 36 and a quarter inch" - Date and Time Calculations built in - “Today + 7 weeks” - History tape to store, categorize, re-use and export your calculations. - Rise, Run, Diagonal, and Slope functions built-in. - Pricing units to turn quantities into prices: 500 lbs * 25 $/lb. - Quick Fraction entry buttons and fractions in your results. - Smart Parentheses that are not strict: 1 + 2 ) x 3 - Unit Combinations such as deg-min-sec or lb-oz. Powerful Dictation - Tell the Calculator what to calculate: - “26 feet times 42-feet-7 times 6 inches, convert to cubic yards” - “50 feet times 40 pounds per foot times a dollar 50 per pound plus 30 percent margin” - “4 foot run, 3 foot rise, slope” - “Average of 2 and a half feet and 4 meters” - “Convert 7 and 3/4 meters to decimal feet” - “13 tablespoons times 3 to cups” - “Working Days until December 20th” - “August 11th of last year plus 3 weeks” Custom version with additional features: - Purchase for a one-time fee. - Use Pro Accent Theme for a beautifully colored keypad. - Customize your Calculator Keypad with a catalog of available buttons. - Add custom units with intelligent suggestions for composite units. - Add custom functions to calculate more complex expressions. - Edit the Look up Database, write your own pages and calculators, share customizations with others. Specialized Calculators: - Right Triangle Calculator, Oblique Triangle, Arc Segment, and Graphing Calculator. - Spacing Calculators that give you running dimensions, for standard spacings and picket railings. - Compound Miter and Compound Angle Calculators with visuals to show angled cuts. - Date Difference and Date Add or Subtract Calculators with Working/Calendar Days. - Stair Stringer and Rake Wall calculators for framers, including layout drawings. - Excel-Style Formula Solver - Export what you’re seeing to PDF or PNG Steel and Wood Shapes and Tools: - Steel and Wood Shapes Database with accurate shape visualizations. - Enter the Length of a Profile to quickly calculate the weight or board-feet. - Use Steel List and Wood List to keep track of a list of Material or calculate weights. Export to PDF or CSV. - Material Nesters that take available lengths and give you an optimized cutting layout. - Filter to find shapes by their dimensions with Pipe Search & WF Search. - Customizable Home Screen for quick access to your favorite shapes & calculators. - Find a shape using natural language dictation. HSS 6 by 6 by quarter - Steel Grating load tables and calculators. - Deflection calculators for Steel & Wood Beams
Construction Calculator ۬
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Construction Calculator gives you the tools you need to estimate materials, solve jobsite math, convert measurements, and plan construction projects with confidence. Includes everything you need to calculate feet, inches, fractions, areas, volumes, concrete, framing, roofing, masonry, electrical, HVAC, project dates, and more. Whether you're a contractor, carpenter, builder, remodeler, estimator, engineer, or DIY homeowner, this app helps you get accurate construction calculations fast. Useful for: general contractors, framers, carpenters, concrete workers, roofers, masons, electricians, HVAC techs, landscapers, project managers, estimators, homeowners, and more. You will find all the helpful tools: • Feet-Inch-Fraction Calculator • Construction Math Calculator • Area & Volume Calculator • Concrete Slab Calculator • Concrete Footing Calculator • Concrete Column Calculator • Concrete Post Hole Calculator • Rebar Calculator • Wire Mesh Calculator • Block Wall Calculator • Brick Wall Calculator • Paver Calculator • Asphalt Calculator • Crushed Stone Calculator • Stair Calculator • Rafter & Roof Pitch Calculator • Hip Roof Calculator • Floor Joist Calculator • Subfloor Material Calculator • Insulation Calculator • Ramp & Slope Calculator • Grade Calculator • Square Layout / 6-8-10 Calculator • Triangle & Geometry Calculator • Electrical Watts, Volts & Amps Calculator • HVAC Air Flow & Ventilation Calculator • Project Date & Deadline Calculator • Cost Per Square Foot Calculator • Loan, Mortgage & Payment Calculators • Saved Calculation Tapes • Notes for Project Planning • PDF Sharing & Export Construction Calculator: calculate, estimate, convert, and save the measurements you need for everyday building work. Quickly enter dimensions in feet, inches, fractions, yards, meters, centimeters, or millimeters. Add, subtract, multiply, divide, convert units, and solve common construction problems without switching between multiple apps. Estimate concrete for slabs, footings, columns, foundations, post holes, and backfill. Calculate rebar, wire mesh, block walls, brick walls, pavers, asphalt, crushed stone, driveway sealer, and other jobsite materials. Plan framing, stairs, ramps, joists, roof pitch, rafters, hip roofs, square layouts, slopes, grades, triangles, and more. Use built-in calculators for electrical loads, HVAC sizing, attic ventilation, project dates, cost per square foot, and construction business math. Keep your work organized with saved tapes, project notes, and shareable calculation results. Perfect for quick field estimates, material takeoffs, layout checks, remodeling projects, and contractor planning. Built for real jobsite use — fast, practical, and available offline. Calculate smarter — from blueprint to build. Terms & Conditions: https://draunt.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://draunt.com/privacy
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Verdict
SteelSolve and Construction Calculator ۬ are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SteelSolve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Construction Calculator ۬ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SteelSolve ships an update monthly, Construction Calculator ۬ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SteelSolve | Construction Calculator ۬ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heber Harker | Draunt LLC |
In-app purchases
SteelSolve
- Custom$12.99
Construction Calculator ۬
- Construction Calculator Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Construction Calculator Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Construction Calculator Lifetime$79.99
Questions
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