Comparison

Construction Guru vs FramerCalc

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

FramerCalc

Features
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FramerCalc is a focused carpentry calculator for carpenters, framers, remodelers, builders, and serious DIY woodworkers. Turn measurements into clear results for stair stringers, common rafters, board feet, stud and joist layouts, sheet goods, concrete volume, square-up diagonals, feet-inch fractions, and material takeoffs. Built for the way work happens on site: - Stair stringers: risers, treads, total run, stringer length, and IRC reference warnings - Rafter / roof pitch: common rafter length, rise, pitch angle, plumb cut, seat cut, overhang, roof area, and sheathing estimates - Board feet: nominal lumber volume, quantities, and cost - Stud / joist layout: on-center count, mark positions, openings, extras, and plate estimates - Sheet goods: drywall, OSB, plywood, waste, orientation, and order area - Concrete: cubic feet, cubic yards, and bag count - Square-up diagonal: quick 3-4-5 layout checks - Unit converter: feet-inch-fraction, decimal inch, decimal foot, and metric - Fraction calculator and feet-inch tape math - Job takeoff: material quantities, waste, units, and cost - Crown miter: flat crown molding miter and bevel settings Core calculators work offline, with no account, no ads, no tracking, and no usage analytics. Network access is only requested when you use purchase, restore, or links you choose to open. The optional Pro unlock is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. It adds workflow upgrades such as more saved job records, diagram PDF exports, and custom IRC reference limits. FramerCalc is designed to be fast enough for the jobsite and clear enough to double-check before you cut. Privacy Policy: https://carpentrycalculator.codemxm.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://carpentrycalculator.codemxm.com/terms

Screenshots

Construction Guru4 screens
FramerCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

Construction Guru and FramerCalc are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 FramerCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Construction Guru versus FramerCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction GuruFramerCalc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaime McGauley德明 杨

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Construction Guru

One-time1
  • Full Access Unlock$19.99
1 purchases

FramerCalc

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Construction Guru free?
Construction Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FramerCalc free?
FramerCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Construction Guru or FramerCalc have ads?
Neither Construction Guru nor FramerCalc shows ads.

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