Comparison

BuildCalc vs Material Quantity Calculator

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

Head to head
About

BuildCalc

Features
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BuildCalc turns jobsite math into estimates your clients can actually check — line by line, with the formula behind every number. 31 VERIFIED CALCULATORS Concrete, brick, block, pavers, rebar, roofing, rafters, stairs, wall framing, deck boards, fence, drywall, paint, tile, thinset, grout, flooring, insulation, trim, mulch, topsoil, gravel, sand, sod, and more. SEE THE MATH Every result shows its steps and the exact constants used — Quikrete yield tables, IRC stair code, industry coverage charts. No black box. BUILT FOR THE JOB • Tap-friendly steppers and presets • Waste % built in, purchase counts round up • Group estimates by jobsite PRO — ONE TIME, NEVER A SUBSCRIPTION The old calculators went subscription. BuildCalc never will. Unlock Pro once and keep it forever: • Save unlimited jobs, grouped by jobsite • Export clean, client-ready receipts — every quantity, price, and the math behind it • Your unit prices fill in automatically on the next job PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your inputs and estimates never leave your device. Estimates only — quantities vary with site conditions and local code. Verify with your supplier before ordering.

About

Material Quantity Calculator

Features
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Material Quantity Calculator helps you estimate the amount and cost of paint, flooring, and tile materials. Enter the installation area, waste percentage, product coverage, package size, and price to calculate the quantity you need to purchase. Main features: • Paint quantity and can calculations • Flooring box calculations • Tile box and piece calculations • Square meters and square feet • Liters and US gallons • Area calculator • Waste percentage settings • Multiple currency display • Saved calculations and recalculation • Text sharing • PDF export with Pro All calculations are processed on your device. No account is required, and calculation data is not sent to an external server. Calculation results are estimates. Always confirm the product specifications and installation conditions before purchasing materials or beginning work.

Screenshots

BuildCalc4 screens
Material Quantity Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Material Quantity Calculator at 17.0 against BuildCalc's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. BuildCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Material Quantity Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BuildCalc versus Material Quantity Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildCalcMaterial Quantity Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryeonwoo leeTakafumi Satori

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BuildCalc

One-time1
  • BuildCalc Pro$6.99
1 purchases

Material Quantity Calculator

One-time1
  • Material Quantity Pro$3.99

Questions

Is BuildCalc free?
BuildCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Material Quantity Calculator free?
Material Quantity Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BuildCalc or Material Quantity Calculator have ads?
Neither BuildCalc nor Material Quantity Calculator shows ads.

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