Comparison

Construction Guru vs CONCREATE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Construction Guru

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A complete construction calculator. One price. No subscriptions. $19.99. One time. Every feature. No subscription. Ever. Try everything free for 30 days. No credit card required. WHAT'S INCLUDED Core Calculator - Feet-inch-fraction math - Length, width, height, area & volume - Unit conversions (imperial & metric) - Triangle solver (SSS/SAS/ASA/AAS/SSA) - Paperless tape - 9-slot memory Framing Module - Right-angle solver (pitch, rise, run, diagonal) - Rafter calculator with bird's mouth details - Hip/valley rafters with backing angles - Stair calculator with IRC code compliance - Stringer cutting guide - Stud calculator with sheet count - Floor joist calculator - Baluster spacing with code checks - Fence project planner (multi-run, gates, shared corners) - Compound miter calculator - Rake wall calculator - Roofing estimator Tools Module - Trigonometry (sin/cos/tan/asin/acos/atan) - Board feet with species pricing - Circle & arc calculator - Percentage & square root BUILT FOR THE JOBSITE - Large touch targets that work with gloves - High contrast display readable in sunlight - Keep-screen-on mode - Works fully offline - Every calculation feels instant WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT - Visual layout previews and diagrams - Shareable results with professional formatting - IRC & IBC code compliance flags - Configurable fraction resolution (1/16", 1/32", 1/64") - Rounding indicators show when a measurement falls between fraction marks - Live-updating guided calculators - 4 themes and 6 button styles - Auto-saves your work

About

CONCREATE

Features
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CONCREATE is the go-to concrete calculator for contractors, builders, and construction professionals who need fast, accurate volume estimates on the job site. Whether you're pouring a foundation footing, a concrete slab, a column, or a wall, CONCREATE gives you the numbers you need β€” instantly, with no internet required. FREE CALCULATORS - Slab Calculator Enter length, width, and depth to get the exact cubic yards or cubic meters needed for any flat pour. - Footing Calculator Calculate concrete volume for strip footings and pad footings β€” ideal for foundations and post bases. - Column Calculator Round or square columns: enter diameter (or side) and height to get precise volume. - Wall Calculator Enter wall dimensions and instantly know how much concrete your forms require. - Bag Calculator Find out how many 40 lb, 60 lb, or 80 lb bags you need for any project. - Unit Converter Switch seamlessly between cubic yards, cubic feet, cubic meters, and liters. - Rebar Calculator γ€€spacing, bar count, and total weight - Block Calculator γ€€CMU block and mortar estimates - Cost Estimator γ€€Total material cost with custom pricing PRO FEATURES Upgrade to CONCREATE Pro for a one-time payment and unlock: - Ad-free experience - Calculation history - PDF export for job records and quotes WHY CONCREATE Works 100% offline β€” no Wi-Fi needed on the job site Imperial & Metric β€” toggle between US and metric units Clean, distraction-free interface built for field use No subscription β€” Pro is a one-time purchase Download CONCREATE and stop guessing on your next pour.

Screenshots

Construction Guru4 screens
CONCREATE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Construction Guru at none against CONCREATE's shown. CONCREATE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Construction Guru sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CONCREATE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Construction Guru versus CONCREATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction GuruCONCREATE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaime McGauleyKeita Ogasawara

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Construction Guru

One-time1
  • Full Access Unlock$19.99
1 purchases

CONCREATE

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Construction Guru free?
Construction Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CONCREATE free?
CONCREATE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Construction Guru or CONCREATE have ads?
CONCREATE shows ads; Construction Guru does not.

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