Comparison

DeckPro 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

DeckPro

Design and plan your deck with confidence. This app generates code-compliant layouts, automatic material lists, and AI-rendered previews to help you visualize your project before purchasing materials.

Highlights
  • Code-compliant deck layouts
  • Automatic material lists
  • AI-rendered project previews
  • Budget-friendly planning
  • Design multi-level outdoor spaces
Features
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Build your deck with confidence—DeckPro takes you from idea to material list in minutes. Enter the footprint, height above grade, and framing choices, then let DeckPro do the heavy lifting: • Code-compliant layouts based on current span charts and material limits • Automatic material lists for joists, beams, posts, decking, and hardware • AI-rendered previews so you can visualize the finished project before you buy lumber • Budget-friendly planning—no contractor consult required just to explore options Whether you’re designing a simple platform or a multi-level outdoor space, DeckPro gives you a plan you can trust before you spend a dollar at the lumber yard.

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

DeckPro4 screens
Decks Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Decks Builder at Free against DeckPro's $4.99. Decks Builder also leads on rating (2.0 vs 1.5). DeckPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, 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

Decks Builder is free to download; DeckPro costs $4.99 up front. Decks Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DeckPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decks Builder holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
DeckPro versus Decks Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckProDecks Builder
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICHAEL JASON WESTJalsaa

Customer experience

DeckPro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Decks Builder

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

In-app purchases

None

DeckPro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Decks Builder

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

Questions

Is DeckPro free?
DeckPro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decks Builder free?
Decks Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DeckPro or Decks Builder?
Decks Builder is rated higher. DeckPro averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Decks Builder averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DeckPro or Decks Builder have ads?
Neither DeckPro nor Decks Builder shows ads.

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