TapeCalc vs Thread Gauge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Thread Gauge
This app transforms your iPhone into a precise thread measurement tool. Simply photograph a screw next to a reference card to accurately determine its pitch and diameter, identifying the closest standard in both metric and imperial units.
- Measures metric and imperial threads
- Identifies closest standard match
- Uses reference card for scale
- On-screen guidance for photography
- Offline processing, no data tracking
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Thread Gauge turns your iPhone into a precision thread gauge. Photograph a screw next to a common reference card, and it measures the thread's pitch and diameter, then identifies the closest matching standard — in both metric and imperial. No calipers, no thread gauge set, no guesswork. Just a photo. HOW IT WORKS Lay the screw on a plain background, parallel to a reference card: a credit or ID card (85.6 mm) or a full-size SD card. Use the light intensity slider to apply enough light to minimize shadows around the screw. Use the bubble level to find the best lighting angle — a green dot inside the circle is ideal. Move your phone closer or farther to get the sharpest focus; the sharper the image, the more precise your measurement. Snap a photo or pick one from your library, choose which card you used, and tap Measure. ThreadGauge uses the card as a known scale to compute the real-world thread pitch and major diameter. It all runs on your device — no server, no account, no tracking. Nothing you photograph ever leaves your iPhone. WHAT IT IDENTIFIES - Metric coarse and fine (M-series) - Imperial UNC and UNF - Thread pitch (mm and TPI) and major diameter - The closest standard match, with a confidence indicator When two standards are nearly identical — for example, a #10-32 and M5×0.8 — Thread Gauge flags the ambiguity so you can confirm with a physical gauge instead of trusting a borderline read. FEATURES - Metric and imperial in one tool - Tap to look up any identified size online - On-screen guidance for lighting, angle, and framing - Made for makers, machinists, mechanics, and anyone holding a mystery bolt PRICING Your first 3 measurements are free. One simple in-app purchase unlocks unlimited measurements — no subscription, ever. PRIVACY Thread Gauge collects no personal data, and your photos stay on your device. Questions or feedback? Email imad.naqqash@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: TapeCalc at free against Thread Gauge's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TapeCalc against 5.0 for Thread Gauge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | TapeCalc | Thread Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Janilson Mendes | Imad Jawad |
In-app purchases
TapeCalc
No in-app purchases
Thread Gauge
No in-app purchases
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