Stringline vs Craftmetry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stringline
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Construction calculator that works in feet, inches, and fractions — matched to 1/64". Download for free. No subscription. No ads. Works offline. 14 SPECIALTY CALCULATORS Stair Layout — rise, run, stringer, angle. IRC and OSHA code check built in. Concrete — cubic yards and bag counts for slabs, footings, columns. Rafter Length — common, hip/valley, jack. Plumb cut, seat cut, overhang. Equal Spacing — every position for studs, balusters, posts, joists. Compound Miter — blade tilt and miter angle for crown and trim. Studs / OC — count and positions for any wall at 16" or 24". Pitch / Slope — pitch, degrees, grade, and roof factor. Baluster Spacing — count, gap, and positions. IRC 4" sphere test built in. Board Feet — lumber volume from nominal dimensions. Drywall Estimator — sheets, waste factor, and opening deductions. Roofing Calculator — squares, bundles, and sheathing for any roof pitch. Right Triangle — check square on any corner. Two sides in, all angles out. Area & Volume — rectangles, circles, triangles, trapezoids. Conversions — feet-inches, decimal feet, metric. HOW IT WORKS Three calculators are yours to keep — Right Triangle, Area & Volume, and Conversions — with the full keypad, memory, and paper tape. No limits, no catch. The other 11 Pro calculators (stairs, concrete, rafters, and more) come with 5 uses so you can try them on a real job. One purchase unlocks everything permanently. YOUR TAPE READS FRACTIONS. SO DOES STRINGLINE. Enter 12' 3-1/2" exactly how you say it. No converting to decimals, no rounding surprises. Integer 64ths arithmetic — every answer matches your tape, not a floating-point guess. BUILT TO BE TRUSTED • Shows the math — step-by-step so you can verify every answer • IRC and OSHA validation with code section citations • Every formula verified against building code standards before release • Paper tape and full calculation history • PDF export with Show My Work steps • Works completely offline — no internet, no accounts No subscription. No ads. Built for tradespeople who can't afford a wrong number.
Craftmetry
This app simplifies complex construction calculations for tradespeople. It provides tools for laying out gas and water systems, sizing decks and stairs, and checking voltage drop, turning code charts into easy-to-use field tools.
- Stair layout and stringer diagram
- Gas line sizing with visual layout
- Water line sizing and estimation
- Deck joist and beam sizing
- Voltage drop calculation
- Residential system design tools
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Craftmetry turns construction sizing tables and everyday jobsite math into fast, practical field tools for contractors, tradespeople, and serious DIYers. TOOLS INCLUDED Stair Calculator Calculate risers, treads, stair count, total rise, and layout. Review a detailed stringer-cut diagram and save named calculations. Square-Up Calculator Use the Pythagorean theorem to find a diagonal or missing side for square layouts and right triangles. Gas Line Sizing Quick-size natural gas and propane lines, or build a visual piping system with appliances, BTU loads, pipe lengths, and longest-length sizing guidance. Waterline Sizing Estimate PEX-A supply sizing from fixture demand or direct flow, and lay out separate hot and cold systems. Deck Joist Sizing Check common deck-joist sizing based on span, spacing, species, grade, and loading assumptions. Voltage Drop & Wire Size Estimate voltage drop or find a wire size that satisfies selected voltage-drop and ampacity limits. Save supported calculations and layouts on your device. Account sign-in can sync supported saved work and subscription access across Craftmetry on iPhone, iPad, and the web. Sign in to use web access, sync, or the account preview. Craftmetry provides reference calculations, not engineering or code-compliance approval. Always verify final designs with local codes, manufacturer specifications, and qualified professionals when required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://craftmetry.corvora.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://craftmetry.corvora.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stringline at 15.1 against Craftmetry's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Stringline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Craftmetry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stringline ships an update every 2 weeks, Craftmetry every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stringline | Craftmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hector Sahagun | Luke Kazmierowicz |
In-app purchases
Stringline
- Stringline Pro$2.99
Craftmetry
- Build Specs Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Build Specs Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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