BuildCalc vs HB Construction Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BuildCalc
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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
HB Construction Calculator
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HB Construction Calculator is a powerful construction calculator built for contractors, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, concrete crews, estimators, and other construction professionals. Perform feet-inch-fraction math the way measurements are used on the jobsite, quickly convert between imperial and metric units, and access eight specialized construction calculators in one app. Works fully offline. No login. No account required. No paywall. 8 CONSTRUCTION CALCULATORS IN ONE APP ADVANCED CAL Calculate roof pitch, rise, run, diagonal, hip and valley rafters, jack rafters, stairs, circles, board feet, studs, blocks, drywall, footings, roofing squares, and more. MASTER 5 An everyday construction and carpentry calculator for stairs, arcs, irregular pitch calculations, jack rafters, weight, cost, and paperless tape measurements. ELECTRICAL CALCULATOR Perform electrical calculations including Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff equations, wire sizing, voltage drop, conduit fill, motor full-load current, motor protection, grounding, and other common electrical calculations. PIPE AND PLUMBING CALCULATOR Calculate pipe offsets, rolling offsets, fitting allowances, cut lengths, 45-degree fittings, flow, pressure, pipe sizing, and other common plumbing measurements. CONCRETE AND MASONRY CALCULATOR Calculate concrete volume, cubic yards, concrete bags, footings, walls, blocks, rebar, stairs, drop, and estimated truck loads. HVAC AND SHEET METAL CALCULATOR Calculate duct takeoffs, OGEE offsets, Fan Laws, velocity pressure, FPM, Law of Cosines, stretch-outs, and other HVAC and sheet metal measurements. EXCAVATION AND GRADING CALCULATOR Calculate cut and fill, slopes, percent grade, bank volume, loose volume, compacted volume, swell, shrink, and estimated truck loads. MATERIAL ESTIMATOR Estimate quantities and coverage for paint, tile, decking, fencing, studs, blocks, flooring, sheet goods, brick, gravel, and other construction materials. FEET, INCHES AND FRACTIONS Enter measurements the same way you use them on the jobsite. For example: 12 ft 6 3/8 in There is no need to convert measurements to decimals before calculating. Quickly work with: * Feet and inches * Fractions * Yards * Meters * Square measurements * Cubic measurements * Imperial and metric conversions SAVE YOUR CALCULATIONS Keep important calculations in History so you can return to them later. Your calculations stay organized and available when you need them. CHOOSE YOUR DEFAULT CALCULATOR Choose the calculator you use most from Tools and set it as your default. Your selection is saved so your preferred calculator is ready the next time you open the app. BUILT FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS HB Construction Calculator is designed for: * Contractors * Carpenters * Electricians * Plumbers * HVAC technicians * Concrete and masonry crews * Excavation and grading crews * Estimators * Construction professionals Whether you are measuring lumber, laying out stairs, calculating electrical loads, planning pipe runs, estimating concrete, sizing ductwork, grading a site, or preparing a material takeoff, HB Construction Calculator gives you practical tools directly on your phone. SIMPLE, PRIVATE AND READY FOR THE JOBSITE * Fully offline * No account required * No login * No paywall * No unnecessary setup Open the app and start calculating. HB Construction Calculator โ from Handy Bro. Learn More: https://www.handybro.app Terms of Use: https://www.handybro.app/construction_calculator/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.handybro.app/construction_calculator/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BuildCalc at 15.1 against HB Construction Calculator's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BuildCalc | HB Construction Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lee Han sheng | Handy Bro Technologies LLC |
In-app purchases
BuildCalc
No in-app purchases
HB Construction Calculator
No in-app purchases
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