Comparison

Trades vs TileCount

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

Head to head
About

Trades

Features
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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 (2017โ€“2026). Toggle IPC vs UPC (2021/2024). Select your IRC year (2018โ€“2024). 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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TileCount

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What does TileCount do? TileCount calculates how many tiles, boxes, and dollars you need to cover any floor, wall, or backsplash. Enter room and tile dimensions, pick a laying pattern, and get instant results โ€” including pattern-aware waste factors and box-rounded quantities. Is my data private? 100% offline. Nothing leaves your iPhone. No accounts, no analytics, no ads, no third-party SDKs. How do I get started? 1. Open the Calculate tab 2. Enter your room dimensions, tile size, grout gap, and laying pattern 3. Get instant tile count, box count, and total cost What can I do with it? - Calculate any rectangular floor, wall, or backsplash - Choose from 4 laying patterns: Straight, Brick, Diagonal, Herringbone (waste auto-applied) - Subtract deductions for doors, window cutouts, or non-tiled areas - Save multi-room projects with full cost breakdowns - Browse the built-in reference: common tile sizes, grout gap guidance, adhesive coverage - Switch between metric (m, cm, mm) and imperial (ft, in) anywhere - Share project summaries by message, email, or AirDrop What languages does it support? English, German, French, Spanish, and Japanese. How much does it cost? 3-day free trial, then $1.99/week, $4.99/month, $29.99/year, or $79.99 lifetime. Terms of Use: https://taxlite.net/tile_count/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://taxlite.net/tile_count/privacy.html

Screenshots

Trades4 screens
TileCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Trades sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and TileCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Trades versus TileCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTradesTileCount
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul GregoryZHENGQIAO JIANG

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Trades

One-time8
  • 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
4 purchases

TileCount

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

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

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