Comparison

TapeCalc vs Thread Gauge

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

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.

Highlights
  • Measures metric and imperial threads
  • Identifies closest standard match
  • Uses reference card for scale
  • On-screen guidance for photography
  • Offline processing, no data tracking
Features
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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

Screenshots

TapeCalc4 screens
Thread Gauge4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 Thread Gauge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TapeCalc versus Thread Gauge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapeCalcThread Gauge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanilson MendesImad Jawad

In-app purchases

None

TapeCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Thread Gauge

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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