Comparison

BuildCalc vs Builder Pro

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

Head to head
About

BuildCalc

Features
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BuildCalc Pro is the free, no-ads construction calculator built for contractors, electricians, carpenters, and DIY pros. No subscriptions. No ads. Just fast, accurate calculations on the job site. CONCRETE - Slab calculator: cubic yards, cubic feet, and bag count - Column and tube calculator - Strip footing estimator FRAMING - Wall stud calculator (12", 16", 24" OC spacing) - Drywall sheet estimator - Lumber board feet calculator ROOFING - Shingle calculator with pitch multiplier - Roofing squares and bundle count ELECTRICAL - Ohm's Law: solve for any 2 of Voltage, Current, Resistance, or Watts - Wire gauge size guide - Conduit fill percentage with NEC pass/fail Privacy Policy: https://launchfast.live/buildcal/privacy.html Terms of service: https://launchfast.live/buildcal/terms.html

About

Builder Pro

Features
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Builder Pro is the construction calculator built for the jobsite. Get fast, accurate answers for stairs, rafters, joists, concrete, masonry, roofing, fencing and more — then save every calculation to a project and pick up right where you left off. Whether you're framing a wall, pouring a slab, cutting rafters, or laying block, Builder Pro does the math so you can get back to work. FREE - 19 PROFESSIONAL CALCULATORS • Stairs, rafters, joists, and beam load • Concrete volume, block & brick, and mortar • Roof area, shingles, and siding • Fence material, gates, and post spacing • Circle, triangle, square/rectangle, polygon, and arc • Pitch & angle converter • Imperial and metric units, with clear diagrams • Save calculations and organize them into projects • Full calculation history with auto-save BUILDER PRO - ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Pay once. Keep it forever. Two optional unlocks: • Lifetime — cloud sync across all your devices, unlimited projects, and data export/backup • Builder AI — everything in Lifetime, plus the AI Assistant: ask construction questions by text or voice, get pointed to the right calculator, and understand your results No subscriptions. No recurring charges. Ever. BUILT FOR THE TRADES Contractors, carpenters, framers, masons, roofers, concrete crews, and serious DIYers use Builder Pro to estimate materials, check dimensions, and cut waste on every job. TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BuildCalc3 screens
Builder Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BuildCalc at 15.1 against Builder Pro's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BuildCalc versus Builder Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildCalcBuilder Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLee Han shengiCubemedia Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BuildCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Builder Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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