Comparison

Construction Calculator vs Scanstead

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

Head to head
About

Construction Calculator

This app provides professional construction calculations and conversions for contractors and DIYers. It offers tools for feet and inches, metric measurements, material estimation, and advanced construction tasks like roof pitch and stair layouts. Simplify your jobsite work with accurate and fast results.

Highlights
  • Feet & inch calculations
  • Metric conversions
  • Fractions & decimals
  • Area & volume calculations
  • Roof pitch & angles
  • Material estimators
  • Stair & stud layouts
Features
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Construction Calculator Xcal is a professional construction calculator built for contractors, builders, carpenters, and DIY projects. Work faster with feet & inches, metric conversions, material estimators, and advanced construction tools — all in one clean, easy-to-use app. Built for Real Construction Work Quickly calculate and convert: Feet & inches Metric measurements Fractions & decimals Area & volume Roof pitch & angles Circles, arcs & polygons Studs, stairs & more Whether you're on the jobsite, in the workshop, or planning a project at home, Construction Calculator helps you get accurate results fast. Fast Feet & Inches Conversions Convert between imperial and metric units instantly. Easily work with: Feet Inches Feet-inch format Millimeters Centimeters Meters Yards Weight units No complicated setup — just enter values and calculate. Advanced Construction Estimators Use built-in professional tools for: Roof calculations Stair layouts Concrete estimates Drywall calculations Stud spacing Pitch & angle calculations Material estimating Designed to simplify common construction tasks and reduce manual calculations. Built for Contractors & DIY Builders Construction Calculator is designed for: Contractors Builders Carpenters Remodelers Handymen DIY homeowners Construction students Whether you’re framing walls, estimating materials, or converting measurements, the app helps you work more efficiently. Clean. Fast. Reliable. Easy-to-read interface Fast calculation workflow Built for jobsite use Simple professional design Supports imperial & metric systems Why Construction Calculator Fast feet & inches calculations Instant metric conversions Professional construction tools Built-in estimators Easy-to-use interface Designed for real-world construction work Subscription Information Unlock all Construction Calculator tools with Premium Access. Premium features include: Unlimited calculations Advanced construction estimators Full professional toolkit Ad-free experience Privacy Policy: https://xcalculator.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://xcalculator.app/terms.html Download Xcal Construction Calculator and simplify your construction calculations.

About

Scanstead

Capture property layouts and dimensions quickly using your iPhone's LiDAR sensor. Generate floor plans and measurement reports for professional use. Organize project data and export it for estimates and job management.

Highlights
  • LiDAR-based room scanning
  • Automatic dimension capture
  • Floor plan and report generation
  • Project organization
  • Export to Trusso
  • Professional use case
Features
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** Requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro** Measure properties faster with Scanstead. Scanstead uses the LiDAR sensor on supported iPhones to capture rooms, dimensions and property details—without measuring every wall manually. Whether you are preparing an estimate, documenting a remodel or collecting measurements during a site visit, Scanstead helps you move from property walkthrough to usable project information faster. SCAN WITH IPHONE LIDAR Walk through a room and capture its layout using your iPhone. Scanstead records the room structure and measurements while you scan. CAPTURE PROPERTY MEASUREMENTS Review room dimensions, wall lengths, doors, windows and other captured property details in one place. CREATE FLOOR PLANS AND REPORTS Turn your scan into clear floor plans and measurement reports that can be referenced after you leave the jobsite. KEEP PROJECTS ORGANIZED Store scans by property or project so measurements, photos and supporting information remain easy to find. SEND PROJECTS TO TRUSSO Transfer property and measurement information into Trusso to help create estimates and manage contractor jobs with less duplicate data entry. BUILT FOR REAL JOBS Scanstead is designed for contractors, remodelers, painters, flooring professionals, property managers and other professionals who need fast property measurements. SUBSCRIPTION Try Scanstead free for 7 days. After the trial, choose: • $10.99 per month • $79.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when the free trial ends unless the subscription is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account settings. A LiDAR-equipped supported iPhone is required for scanning features. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Construction Calculator4 screens
Scanstead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scanstead at 5.0 against Construction Calculator's 4.4. Construction Calculator's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). 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. Construction Calculator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Scanstead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanstead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Calculator has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Calculator ships an update every 6 weeks, Scanstead every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Construction Calculator versus Scanstead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction CalculatorScanstead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdulmonem DakheelFaregrabbr.com LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Construction Calculator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • lifetime access$19.99
  • lifetime access$24.99
2 purchases

Scanstead

Subscriptions2
  • Scanstead Monthly7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Scanstead Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Construction Calculator free?
Construction Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanstead free?
Scanstead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Construction Calculator or Scanstead?
Scanstead is rated higher. Construction Calculator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Scanstead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Construction Calculator or Scanstead have ads?
Neither Construction Calculator nor Scanstead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Construction Calculator or Scanstead?
Construction Calculator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Scanstead every 3 weeks. Most recently, Construction Calculator was updated on September 30, 2026 and Scanstead on September 30, 2026.

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