Super Calc Pro+ vs Trades
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Super Calc Pro+
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SuperCalcPro is a powerful all-in-one scientific calculator designed for students, engineers, and anyone who works with numbers every day. KEY FEATURES - Four Calculator Modes Switch instantly between Basic, Scientific, Advanced, and Statistics modes. Swipe left or right to change modes. - Step-by-Step Solutions Tap any result to see how it was calculated - every operation broken down into clear, numbered steps. Perfect for learning and checking your work. - Interactive Math Graphs After a trigonometric calculation, tap Graph to view an animated unit circle showing the exact angle and its sine/cosine values visualised in real time. - Full Scientific Functions sin, cos, tan and their inverses, log, ln, sqrt, cube root, power, pi, e, factorial, absolute value - Advanced Calculus Integrals, derivatives, summation, and limits - all in one keyboard. - Statistics Mode Enter a dataset and instantly compute mean, population std deviation, sample std deviation, nCr, and nPr. - Memory Functions Store and recall values with MC, MR, M+, and M- memory keys. - Calculation History Every calculation is saved automatically. Search, review, and restore any past expression with one tap. - Angle Modes Switch between Degrees, Radians, and Gradians at any time. - Beautiful, Accessible UI Clean dark-friendly design. Dynamic type support. Full VoiceOver accessibility labels. Supports iPhone and iPad. SuperCalcPro is free to use, supported by a small banner ad at the bottom of the screen.
Trades
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The only app that replaces your Construction Master Pro AND gives you code-aware calculators for every trade โ electrical, concrete, framing, plumbing, HVAC, and welding. All in one app. No subscriptions. Ever. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Download free and get 1 working calculator from each of the 6 trade packs. No credit card. No time limit. See if it works for your job site before you spend a dime. WHAT'S INSIDE Electrical Pack โ 11 Calculators Wire ampacity (NEC Table 310.16), voltage drop, conduit fill, box fill, motor circuit sizing, residential load calculation, transformer KVA, EVSE load, Ohm's law solver, parallel resistance, BTU-kWh converter. Edition-aware: NEC 2017, 2020, 2023, and 2026. Concrete Pack โ 10 Calculators Slab volume, footing volume, minimum PSI by application (ACI 318-19 exposure classes), rebar spacing, footing size by soil bearing, water-cement ratio, concrete order calculator, post hole calculator, block/CMU wall, formwork estimator. Supports IBC 2018, 2021, and 2024. Framing Pack โ 8 Calculators Rafter length with bird's mouth check, header sizing (IRC R602.7), board feet, stud count with California corners, floor joist span (IRC R502.3.1), roof pitch to angle with material minimums, stair stringer with IRC code checks, compound miter for crown molding. Supports IRC 2018, 2021, and 2024. Plumbing Pack โ 9 Calculators Pipe sizing by flow, pressure drop (Hazen-Williams), DWV drain pipe sizing, water heater sizing, DFU count, thermal expansion, WSFU count, gas pipe sizing (IFGC), pipe offset with rolling offset support. Code-aware: IPC 2021/2024 and UPC 2021/2024. HVAC Pack โ 10 Calculators BTU rule of thumb, CFM per room, duct sizing (equal friction), refrigerant charge (superheat and subcooling with R-454B, R-410A, R-32 support), static pressure, equipment tonnage, sensible heat ratio, SEER2 operating cost with DOE regional minimums, psychrometric calculator, gas pipe sizing for HVAC equipment. Based on ACCA Manual J 8th Edition. Welding Pack โ 11 Calculators TIG/MIG amperage by thickness, stick (SMAW) amperage by electrode, wire feed speed, heat input (kJ/in per AWS D1.1), preheat temperature/carbon equivalent, shielding gas flow rate, filler metal selection with D1.1 prequalified status, fillet weld strength (ASD/LRFD), filler metal weight estimator, welding cost calculator, FCAW parameters. Supports AWS D1.1-2020 and D1.1-2025. REFERENCE TABLES INCLUDED Browse NEC, IRC, IPC, AWS, and ACI code tables right in the app. No flipping through codebooks. Tables include NEC 310.16 ampacity, IRC joist spans, IPC DFU values, AWS preheat tables, ACI exposure class requirements, and more. WHY TRADES: CALC? No subscriptions. Construction Master Pro charges $35/year. We charge once. All trades in one app. Stop juggling 5 separate apps on the job site. Code-aware. Pick your NEC edition (2017โ2026). Toggle IPC vs UPC (2021/2024). Select your IRC year (2018โ2024). Choose AWS D1.1-2020 or 2025. The app knows which code you're working under. Accurate. Every formula audited against primary code sources โ NEC 2026, ACI 318-19, IRC 2024, IPC 2024, AWS D1.1-2025. Works offline. Every calculation runs locally. No internet required. No account required. PRICING Free โ 1 calculator per pack (6 total) + browse the app Core Unlock ($9.99) โ Full app + reference tables + choose 1 free trade pack Additional Packs ($6.99 each) โ Add any trade you need All Access ($34.99) โ Everything. All 59 calculators. All reference tables. All future content. Forever. All calculations are for reference only. Verify results with your AHJ and a licensed professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Trades at none against Super Calc Pro+'s shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Super Calc Pro+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trades sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Super Calc Pro+ | Trades |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sui Fai Law | Paul Gregory |
In-app purchases
Super Calc Pro+
- Remove Ads$0.99
Trades
- Electrical Pack$6.99
- Concrete Pack$6.99
- Welding Pack$6.99
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- Plumbing Pack$6.99
- Framing Pack$6.99
- HVAC Pack$6.99
- App Unlock$9.99
- All Access$34.99
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