RoofCalc vs FramerCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RoofCalc
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Quickly estimate roofing materials for your next project. RoofCalc gives contractors and DIYers an accurate bill of materials in seconds. FEATURES: - Gable, Hip & Shed roof calculations - Shingles, underlayment, drip edge, starter strip, ridge cap, ridge vent & nails - Feet-inches-fractions input β the way roofers measure - Adjustable waste factor per roof type - Save unlimited projects - Export professional PDF reports - English & Spanish - Works fully offline RoofCalc Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks Hip & Shed roofs, unlimited saves, and PDF export.
FramerCalc
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FramerCalc is a focused carpentry calculator for carpenters, framers, remodelers, builders, and serious DIY woodworkers. Turn measurements into clear results for stair stringers, common rafters, board feet, stud and joist layouts, sheet goods, concrete volume, square-up diagonals, feet-inch fractions, and material takeoffs. Built for the way work happens on site: - Stair stringers: risers, treads, total run, stringer length, and IRC reference warnings - Rafter / roof pitch: common rafter length, rise, pitch angle, plumb cut, seat cut, overhang, roof area, and sheathing estimates - Board feet: nominal lumber volume, quantities, and cost - Stud / joist layout: on-center count, mark positions, openings, extras, and plate estimates - Sheet goods: drywall, OSB, plywood, waste, orientation, and order area - Concrete: cubic feet, cubic yards, and bag count - Square-up diagonal: quick 3-4-5 layout checks - Unit converter: feet-inch-fraction, decimal inch, decimal foot, and metric - Fraction calculator and feet-inch tape math - Job takeoff: material quantities, waste, units, and cost - Crown miter: flat crown molding miter and bevel settings Core calculators work offline, with no account, no ads, no tracking, and no usage analytics. Network access is only requested when you use purchase, restore, or links you choose to open. The optional Pro unlock is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. It adds workflow upgrades such as more saved job records, diagram PDF exports, and custom IRC reference limits. FramerCalc is designed to be fast enough for the jobsite and clear enough to double-check before you cut. Privacy Policy: https://carpentrycalculator.codemxm.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://carpentrycalculator.codemxm.com/terms
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Verdict
RoofCalc and FramerCalc are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RoofCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FramerCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | RoofCalc | FramerCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petr Persianov | εΎ·ζ ζ¨ |
In-app purchases
RoofCalc
- RoofCalc Pro$4.99
FramerCalc
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
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