Comparison

Deck & Framing Calculator Pro 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

Deck & Framing Calculator Pro

Features
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Plan decks, calculate materials, square layouts and prepare clear job reports from one focused app. Deck & Framing Calculator Pro gives builders, carpenters, contractors and serious DIY users the practical calculations needed before quoting, ordering or cutting. Enter measurements once, get immediate results and see the layout in clear diagrams. NINE PROFESSIONAL CALCULATORS • Deck Plans, Quantities & Costs — calculate stumps, bearers, joists, boards, connections, concrete, material quantities and estimated costs. • Board Spacing — find board count, equal gaps, cut-board options, running set-out points, fasteners and waste. • Square Up — calculate diagonals, verify a measured frame and see exactly how far a corner must move. • Diminishing Lengths — generate repeated member lengths, running gauges, cut angles and a complete schedule. • Wall Framing — calculate studs, plates, openings, rake walls, sheet fit, board feet and framing costs. • Fastener Spacing — create equal centres, running points and a cut-and-fold mark-out template. • Lumber Price — compare board-foot pricing, piece costs, packs and combined purchase lists. • Floor Area — draw irregular floor boundaries, subtract rectangular voids and calculate area, perimeter, volume, wall surface and waste. • Rise, Run, Angle & Pitch — convert slope angle, pitch, grade and rise; use the iPhone inclinometer for live measurements. BUILT FOR REAL WORK • Metric and feet-inch-fraction input • Clear, scalable diagrams instead of unexplained numbers • Professional PDF reports with inputs, results, schedules and graphics • Shareable calculation summaries • Practical defaults, validation and automatic input saving • Fast on-device calculations for workshop, office or jobsite use Use it to prepare estimates, check material orders, mark accurate set-out points, reduce avoidable offcuts and communicate calculations clearly with clients or crew. Whether you are planning a full deck, framing a wall, pricing lumber or checking a slope, the answer is always close at hand. Calculated results are planning and set-out aids. Always verify site measurements, structural requirements, local codes and manufacturer instructions before construction. Includes a complimentary 7-day full-access preview. Continued use requires a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Deck & Framing Calculator Pro4 screens
Decks Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deck & Framing Calculator Pro at none against Decks Builder's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Decks Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Deck & Framing Calculator Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Deck & Framing Calculator Pro versus Decks Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeck & Framing Calculator ProDecks Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav ZhirnovJalsaa

In-app purchases

None

Deck & Framing Calculator Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Decks Builder

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

Questions

Is Deck & Framing Calculator Pro free?
Deck & Framing Calculator Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decks Builder free?
Decks Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deck & Framing Calculator Pro or Decks Builder have ads?
Neither Deck & Framing Calculator Pro nor Decks Builder shows ads.

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