Comparison

VisuBuild vs Construction Calculator

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

Head to head
About

VisuBuild

Features
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VisuBuild is a professional construction calculator — your all-in-one tool for concrete slab calculations for foundations and footings, stair builder with 2D blueprints, wall framing estimator with lumber cut lists and roof pitch/rafter, and paint coverage calculator with cost estimates. Export PDF reports for every calculation. Supports imperial fraction input (BuildPad) and metric units. Terms of Use: https://app.dmjsq.com/legal-html/visubuild-terms.html

About

Construction Calculator

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Construction Calculator Pro is the ultimate professional construction, carpentry, and civil engineering calculator—built specifically for general contractors, framers, finish carpenters, masonry builders, and estimators. Engineered to replace bulky handheld jobsite calculators, Construction Calculator Pro puts tactile, sunlight-readable precision right in your pocket. It works 100% offline with zero account requirements, zero cloud dependencies, and zero monthly subscriptions. ► FRACTIONAL DIMENSIONAL MATH • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide feet, inches, fractions (down to 1/64"), yards, meters, centimeters, and millimeters. • Instant unit conversions across imperial and metric dimensions with a single tap. • Visual 0–15 fraction picker for lightning-fast entry without decimal typing errors. • Continuous paperless history tape with labeled annotations. ► STAIR STRINGER & RAFTER LAYOUT (WITH CODE CHECKS) • Stair Layout: Calculate total rise, run, number of risers/treads, stringer throat cuts, and incline angle. • Built-in IRC / IBC code validation instantly flags non-compliant riser heights or tread depths. • Rafter Cuts: Calculate common rafters, hips, valleys, jacks, ridge deductions, and birdsmouth seat/plumb cuts with real-time 2D CAD diagrams. ► RUNNING TAPE & BALUSTER SPACING • Mark framing studs, joists, and baluster center-to-center layouts in a single continuous pass. • Built-in 4-inch sphere safety check ensures railings meet building code standards. ► CUT LIST & BOARD OPTIMIZER • First-Fit Decreasing (FFD) 1D bin packing optimizer minimizes scrap and lumber costs. • Automatically factors in saw blade kerf thickness so your physical cuts match your calculations. ► CIVIL & STRUCTURAL TAKEOFFS • Concrete Estimator: Slabs, footings, round columns, and curbs with custom waste factors. • Drywall & Sheathing: Sheet counts, joint compound, and screw estimates. • Brick & Block Masonry: Modular brick and CMU block counts with mortar volume. • Concrete Mix Proportions: Cement, sand, aggregate, and water weights for nominal mixes. • Rebar BBS (Bar Bending Schedule): Total length, weight, and cutting lists. • RCC Structural Elements: Beams, columns, and slabs. • Earthwork & Excavation: Trench, pit, and swimming pool volume estimations. ► INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES (195+ COUNTRIES) • Select your jurisdiction to automatically apply local stair rise/tread rules, baluster maximums, and safety guard regulations. ► PRIVACY & TRANSPARENCY • 100% Offline: Calculates entirely on your device. • Zero Data Collection: No tracking, no user accounts, nothing sent to external servers. • Fair Pricing: Free with non-intrusive banner ads that never block your keypad. Optional one-time $9.99 purchase removes all ads forever—no subscriptions. Support & Privacy Policy: https://chronos-labs.tech

Screenshots

VisuBuild4 screens
Construction Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Construction Calculator at none against VisuBuild's 2. VisuBuild's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. VisuBuild sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Construction Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
VisuBuild versus Construction Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisuBuildConstruction Calculator
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Demiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.Inkal Vadodariya

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VisuBuild

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Construction Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VisuBuild free?
VisuBuild is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Construction Calculator free?
Construction Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VisuBuild or Construction Calculator have ads?
Construction Calculator shows ads; VisuBuild does not.

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