Comparison

TapeCalc vs NorthPaw

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

Head to head
About

TapeCalc

This app provides job-site calculation tools for professionals and DIYers. It offers tape-style measurements, AR measuring, and specialized calculators for materials like drywall and concrete. Save and organize your projects for efficient on-site work.

Highlights
  • Tape-style measurement tools
  • AR Measure with camera
  • Material calculators (drywall, tile, paint, concrete)
  • Half Finder for center cuts
  • Wall Scan with door/window detection
  • Project saving and organization
Features
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TapeCalc is the all-in-one job-site calculator built for contractors, DIYers, and professionals. Measure, calculate, and estimate faster with powerful tools designed for real work. FEATURES: • Tape-style measurement tools • Half Finder for perfect center cuts • Drywall, tile, paint, concrete, and more calculators • AR Measure with your camera • Wall Scan with door and window detection • Save projects and organize jobs • Fast, simple, and reliable BUILT FOR REAL JOB SITES: TapeCalc helps you reduce waste, save time, and make better decisions on every job. IMPORTANT: Measurements are approximate. Always verify critical dimensions before cutting or ordering materials. Download TapeCalc and work smarter on every job.

About

NorthPaw

This app helps dog owners plan safer outdoor adventures by providing personalized guidance based on local conditions and your dog's unique characteristics. It offers dynamic checklists, a field guide to hazards, and daily reminders to ensure your pet's well-being.

Highlights
  • Personalized outing guidance
  • Dynamic packing checklists
  • Field guide to outdoor hazards
  • Daily morning condition reminders
  • Privacy-focused, no ads or tracking
Features
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Every adventure starts with getting your best friend home safely. NorthPaw helps dog owners make more confident decisions about walks, hikes, road trips, and outdoor adventures by combining local weather, surface conditions, and each dog's unique characteristics into personalized outdoor guidance. Whether you're heading out for a quick neighborhood walk or a weekend trail adventure, NorthPaw helps you understand the conditions before your dog's paws hit the ground. Know Before You Go: now at a glance! With NorthPaw widgets, your dog's outdoor readiness, current conditions, surface temperature, and favorable outing times are available right from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. No two dogs experience the outdoors the same way. NorthPaw personalizes guidance using your dog's individual profile... including characteristics such as size, coat, and breed... to help you better understand conditions before heading outside. Key Features • Home & Lock Screen Widgets Check your dog's outdoor readiness, current conditions, surface temperature, and favorable outing times at a glance. • Personalized Outing Guidance Tailored guidance based on your dog's profile and current outdoor conditions. • Surface Temperature Estimates Understand how asphalt, concrete, turf, sand, and other common surfaces may change throughout the day. • 24-Hour Timeline See how conditions change throughout the day and find more favorable times to head outside. • Daily Morning Brief Optional reminders to check conditions before your first walk or adventure of the day. • Post-Outing Check-Ins Quickly record observations after an outing to help build a better picture of your dog's outdoor experiences. • Field Guide Reference Quick access to information about hot surfaces, toxic plants, ticks, and other common outdoor hazards. • Dynamic Checklists Packing lists that adapt to your activity, weather, and your dog's needs. • Privacy First No accounts. No sign-ups. No ads. No background location tracking. Your dog's data stays on your device. NorthPaw is built for everything from neighborhood walks to trail adventures—with more ways to understand changing outdoor conditions coming over time. Confidence for every adventure. Every day. Disclaimer: NorthPaw is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not provide veterinary, medical, emergency, or legal advice. Always use your own judgment when evaluating conditions for your pet. If you have concerns about your dog's health or safety, consult your veterinarian.

Screenshots

TapeCalc4 screens
NorthPaw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NorthPaw at 6 against TapeCalc's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TapeCalc against 5.0 for NorthPaw. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NorthPaw has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TapeCalc versus NorthPaw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapeCalcNorthPaw
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB83 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJanilson MendesChristopher Fiegel

In-app purchases

None

TapeCalc

No in-app purchases

None

NorthPaw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapeCalc free?
TapeCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NorthPaw free?
NorthPaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TapeCalc or NorthPaw?
TapeCalc and NorthPaw are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do TapeCalc or NorthPaw have ads?
Neither TapeCalc nor NorthPaw shows ads.

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