Comparison

BuildCalc vs Screen Recorder

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

Head to head
About

BuildCalc

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Type the sizes. Get the shopping list. BuildCalc turns measurements into exact material quantities — concrete, tile, lumber, paint, gravel, drywall and more — with waste, price and “already have” built in. 200 CALCULATORS, ONE SEARCH • Concrete: slabs, footings, piers, stairs, block walls, rebar • Framing: studs, joists, sheathing, board feet, deck boards • Roofing & exterior: shingles, underlayment, siding, roof pitch, rafters • Interior: paint, drywall, tile, thinset, wallpaper, baseboard, insulation • Landscaping: mulch, gravel, topsoil, sod, pavers, raised beds • Electrical & plumbing: Ohm’s law, voltage drop, conduit fill, pipe volume, BTU, CFM • Converters: metric ↔ imperial, fractions, board feet and more SEE IT BEFORE YOU BUILD • Live 3D previews drawn from your numbers: stairs, decks, fences, roofs, tile layouts • AR tape measure: point the camera, tap, and the length drops into the field • AR at real size: place your finished deck, stairs, fence, patio or garden bed in your yard at 1:1 scale and walk around it LIVE PROJECT TEMPLATES • Deck, fence, raised bed, paver patio, deck stairs, garden shed • Move the sliders — the full bill of materials recounts live, down to the screws • Build sequence included, add everything to the shopping list in one tap PLAN LIKE A PRO • Waste percentage, price per unit and “already have” on every calculator • Feet-inches-1/16 tape-measure keypad for imperial sizes • Shopping list with check-off and running totals • Projects with budget tracking and PDF estimates • History, Spotlight search, Siri shortcuts and a Home Screen widget WORKS WHERE YOU WORK • 100% offline, no sign-up • Optional iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad • Light and dark themes • 40 languages, metric and imperial • iPhone and iPad Estimates only — always verify quantities before ordering materials. — BuildCalc Pro (optional in-app purchase) Unlock all 200+ calculators and every pro tool — Cut Optimizer, Canvas, AR, PDF estimates, saved projects and unlimited history. • Monthly — $4.99 per month • Yearly — $29.99 per year, including a 3-day free trial • Lifetime — $59.99, a one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel auto-renewal anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/buildcalc-material-calculator/privacy-policy

About

Screen Recorder

Easily record your screen, add your facecam reaction, and generate editable captions. This tool simplifies creating engaging video content from app usage, tutorials, or gameplay without complex editing.

Highlights
  • Screen recording with audio
  • Facecam reaction overlay
  • Automatic caption generation
  • Searchable transcripts
  • Trim and edit clips
  • Export to Photos or share
Features
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Record your screen. Add your reaction. Share a finished video. FrameSaid turns screen recordings into watchable gameplay clips, tutorials, app demos, reviews, and walkthroughs—without a complicated editing workflow. CAPTURE EVERY MOMENT • Record any app using Apple’s screen-broadcast controls • Capture app sound and microphone commentary together • Import videos from Photos or Files • Keep recordings organized in your personal library ADD YOUR FACE-CAM REACTION Record a synchronized front-camera reaction after the screen capture. Position your face where it fits the action and turn raw footage into a more engaging story. EDIT WITHOUT THE OVERHEAD • Trim clips with a visual timeline • Generate timed, editable captions • Balance original and reaction audio • Export to Photos or share through iOS FIND CLIPS BY WHAT YOU SAID Generate narration transcripts directly on your iPhone, then search your library using words from the recording. Quickly return to the tutorial, explanation, or moment you need. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your recordings stay on your device, and transcript processing happens on-device. You never need to pay to access or share a recording you already made. FRAMESAID PRO Unlock unlimited recording length, 1080p high-bitrate capture, no watermark, face-cam reactions, transcripts, captions, audio mixing, and the complete editor. Free recording includes up to three minutes at 720p with a small FrameSaid watermark. Subscription terms and trial eligibility are shown before purchase. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hBDy2Mc-k1r_CZ3ObLdDN6jwkcD8VLGcP89b7XyU8bs/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

BuildCalc4 screens
Screen Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screen Recorder at every 6 days against BuildCalc's every 2 months. BuildCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. BuildCalc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Screen Recorder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuildCalc ships an update every 2 months, Screen Recorder every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BuildCalc versus Screen Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildCalcScreen Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerhii TykhonenkoAnton Ivanou

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BuildCalc

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99
1 purchases

Screen Recorder

Subscriptions1
  • FrameSaid Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is BuildCalc free?
BuildCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Recorder free?
Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BuildCalc or Screen Recorder have ads?
Neither BuildCalc nor Screen Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuildCalc or Screen Recorder?
BuildCalc ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Recorder every 6 days. Most recently, BuildCalc was updated on October 31, 2026 and Screen Recorder on October 31, 2026.

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