Comparison

Carpenter Pro Calc vs The Carpenter App

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

Head to head
About

Carpenter Pro Calc

This comprehensive calculator is designed for construction professionals, offering a wide range of tools for measurements, estimations, and layout calculations. It provides both free and pro features, all accessible offline and without ads.

Highlights
  • Fractional math for measurements
  • Unit conversion for various metrics
  • Area and roof pitch calculations
  • Stair and rafter layout tools
  • Material and concrete slab estimation
  • Framing and tile layout assistance
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Built in 2026, not 2012. Carpenter is the trade calculator for carpenters, framers, roofers, and remodelers who are tired of plastic-calculator emulators, ads mid-job, and per-trade upsells. One-time $14.99. Full Pro toolkit. All IRC editions. Forever. FREE CALCULATORS • Feet-Inch Calculator — fractional math (5'4 1/2" + 3'7 3/8") with configurable precision (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32) • Unit Converter — Length, Area, Volume, Temperature, Weight, Pressure (ft↔m, in↔mm, ft²↔m², yd³↔m³, °F↔°C, lb↔kg, psi↔kPa) • Area Calculator — rectangle, triangle, circle, trapezoid • Roof Pitch Calculator — rise/run ↔ angle ↔ slope % PRO CALCULATORS — $14.99 one-time (V1.0) • Stair Calculator — total rise/run, treads, IRC R311.7 layout, feet-inch fractions • Rafter Calculator — common, hip, valley, jack, ridge cut, birdsmouth, tail cut, plumb/bevel • Material Estimator — board feet, lineal feet, sheet goods, waste • Concrete Slab — yards, 60lb/80lb bags, rebar grid, expansion joints • Framing Layout — wall studs (16/19.2/24 OC), plates, blocking, header sizing per IRC R602 • Tile Layout — area + grout joint + waste, per-box, layout offset • Roof Coverage — squares, bundles, ridge cap, drip edge, underlayment REFERENCE TABLES • IRC R602 — stud spacing • IRC R311 — stair geometry • IRC R905 — roofing material reference • Lumber dimensions (nominal vs actual) WHY CARPENTER? - No ads. Ever. - No accounts. No sign-in. - All IRC editions included — 2018, 2021, 2024 (no future upsell) - No subscription required — $14.99 once, forever - 7-day free trial of Pro - 100% offline — no signal needed on the jobsite - Dark mode + glove-friendly tap targets - Universal — iPhone + iPad in one purchase Same pricing model as Conduit — our sister electrician calculator. You buy it once, you own it forever. That's the deal. — LEGAL — Privacy Policy: https://panxiang1017.github.io/StaticPage/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://panxiang1017.github.io/StaticPage/terms-of-use.html

About

The Carpenter App

Features
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The Carpenter App is the ultimate digital toolbox for professional carpenters, builders, woodworkers, and apprentices. Built with precision formulas and real-time CAD blueprints. KEY FEATURES: • Pythagoras & Rafters: Instant angle calculations, bevel cuts, pitch, and diagonal rafters with millimetre precision. • Stair Calculator: Automatic step heights, tread depths, and stringer layouts compliant with building standards. • Cladding & Siding: Fast surface area, batten spacing, board counts, and waste margin optimization. • Length Optimization (Cutting Lists): Minimize timber waste and calculate exact board cuts from raw lumber. • Bevel & Mitre Saw: Compound mitre and bevel angles for crown mouldings and timber framing. • Project Notes: Clean, distraction-free messaging and notes for your crew on the jobsite. DESIGNED FOR THE JOBSITE: • Dark mode optimized for battery saving on site. • Full offline support – works anywhere without cellular signal. • Live SVG blueprints with exact dimensions. • Metric (mm/cm/m) and imperial unit support.

Screenshots

Carpenter Pro Calc4 screens
The Carpenter App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Carpenter App at 15.0 against Carpenter Pro Calc's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Carpenter Pro Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Carpenter App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carpenter Pro Calc ships an update every 6 days, The Carpenter App every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Carpenter Pro Calc versus The Carpenter App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarpenter Pro CalcThe Carpenter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer向 潘Michael Hansen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Carpenter Pro Calc

One-time1
  • Carpenter Pro — Unlock All$9.99
1 purchases

The Carpenter App

Subscriptions1
  • The Carpenter App PRO$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Carpenter Pro Calc free?
Carpenter Pro Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Carpenter App free?
The Carpenter App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Carpenter Pro Calc or The Carpenter App have ads?
Neither Carpenter Pro Calc nor The Carpenter App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carpenter Pro Calc or The Carpenter App?
Carpenter Pro Calc ships an update every 6 days, and The Carpenter App every 8 days. Most recently, Carpenter Pro Calc was updated on October 11, 2026 and The Carpenter App on October 25, 2026.

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