Comparison

Anywhere 2 vs BuildCalc

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

Head to head
About

Anywhere 2

Features
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Sylvac Anywhere 2 turns your smartphone or tablet into a smart display for your Sylvac measuring instruments. Connect your instruments via Bluetooth and view measured values in real time β€” large, clear, right in your pocket. KEY FEATURES β€’ Real-time display β€” Instrument values are displayed live on your screen, formatted according to instrument resolution β€’ Multi-instrument β€” Connect up to 4 Sylvac instruments simultaneously and switch between them with a single gesture β€’ GO/NOGO tolerances β€” Color-coded tolerance bar (green = OK, yellow = warning, red = out of tolerance) for instant visual quality control β€’ Measurement recording β€” Each measurement is saved with timestamp and tolerance status. Trigger recording from the app, the instrument's DATA button, or the phone's volume button β€’ History and charts β€” View your measurements as a list or chart, filter by instrument, characteristic, period, or status β€’ CSV export β€” Export your measurements for integration into your quality processes (Excel, Google Sheets, SPC software) β€’ Workshop mode β€” Extra-large values readable from a distance at the workstation β€’ HOLD mode β€” Freezes the displayed value after recording for comfortable reading β€’ 100% offline β€” No account, no internet connection required β€’ 20 languages β€” Interface available in French, English, and 18 additional languages COMPATIBLE INSTRUMENTS Sylvac Anywhere 2 automatically recognizes Bluetooth-equipped Sylvac instruments: calipers (S-Cal Evo, S-Cal Work), micrometers (S-Mike Pro), digital indicators (S-Dial Work, S-Dial Pro, S-Dial Mini), lever comparators, measuring columns (Hi-Cal, Hi-Gage One, Z5), probes (P12D, P25D), bore gages, depth gages, measuring benches, and more β€” over 39 instrument types supported. INSTRUMENT COMMANDS Send commands directly from the app: STORE, SET (zero reset), PRESET (reference value), CLEAR, and UNDO. The app automatically detects which commands each instrument supports. DESIGNED FOR THE SHOP FLOOR Large buttons usable with gloves, one hand is enough. Trigger measurements without touching the screen using the volume button or the instrument's DATA button. Haptic, audio, and visual feedback on every recording. Sylvac Anywhere 2 β€” your mobile display, simple and reliable.

About

BuildCalc

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Build Smart. Estimate Accurately. Save on Materials. Welcome to BuildCalc, the ultimate on-site companion for civil engineers, general contractors, builders, and DIYers across the US and Europe. Stop relying on rough approximations or complex spreadsheets. BuildCalc delivers instant, highly accurate material estimations and reinforcement calculations directly from your pocket, ensuring your projects stay on schedule and under budget. Whether you are quoting a residential brick wall in Texas or laying out concrete footings for a build in Germany, BuildCalc easily handles the math so you can focus on the craftsmanship. KEY FEATURE SUITE COMPLETE MATERIAL ESTIMATION Get precise quantity breakdowns and cost estimates for every stage of your build: - Brick Work: Calculate exact brick quantities, cement bags, and sand volume (by weight or volume) required for any wall structure. - Block Work: Quickly determine block counts and the required masonry cement. - Plaster Work: Calculate plaster coverage areas and the precise ratio of cement to sand. - Floor & Tile Work: Find the exact tile count for rooms alongside the required adhesive or cement sub-base. - Stair Work: Easily calculate structural concrete volume and the individual steel steps required. - Paint Work: Input wall dimensions to find out exactly how many paint buckets or liters you need to buy. REINFORCEMENT & STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS - Steel Weight & Cost: Find reinforcement bar weights instantly using our integrated steel size chart. Calculate overall steel costs in seconds. - Reinforcement Work: Determine the exact concrete and steel demands for foundational elements, including Footings, Columns, Beams, and Slabs. INTEGRATED ON-SITE UTILITY TOOLS No need to switch between apps. Access essential physical measurement tools right in the field: - Digital Ruler: Measure smaller components on the fly. - Bubble Level: Verify perfectly flat surfaces and plumb vertical alignments. - Protractor: Instantly measure slope angles and structural cuts. SECURE LOGGING & PERSONAL SAVED NOTES - Project Management: Add, edit, and delete detailed material estimations. Keep your client quotes or DIY notes organized in a clean, local database for rapid reference. TAILORED FOR GLOBAL BUILDS (US & EUROPE): Dual-System Support: Switch seamlessly between US Imperial (feet, inches, yards, tons) and Metric (meters, centimeters, kilograms, tonnes) measurements with a single tap. - Lightweight & Stable: Engineered to run smoothly on-site, even with zero cellular signal or offline in remote building zones. - Privacy First: Your estimates and notes are saved entirely on your local deviceβ€”no cloud uploads, no forced accounts. - Eliminate material waste, prevent double-ordering, and deliver professional quotes with total confidence. Payment & Subscription: - You can choose our plans and get unlimited access to all the features of the App. Ad free experience for a month USD 0.99 Ad free experience for a year USD 5.99 You can cancel your subscription anytime, to cancel subscription follow these steps on your iPhone/iPad Go to Settings > click on Your Name > Subscriptions > In Active section > BuildCalc: Material Estimator > Cancel Subscription >Confirm Cancellation EULA: https://howtodelete.weebly.com/privacy-policy.html Download BuildCalc today and build with mathematical precision!

Screenshots

Anywhere 24 screens
BuildCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anywhere 2 at none against BuildCalc's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BuildCalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Anywhere 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Anywhere 2 versus BuildCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnywhere 2BuildCalc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSylvacBMAC Infotech

In-app purchases

None

Anywhere 2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BuildCalc

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Anywhere 2 free?
Anywhere 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BuildCalc free?
BuildCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anywhere 2 or BuildCalc have ads?
Neither Anywhere 2 nor BuildCalc shows ads.

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