Comparison

VisuBuild vs Stair Stringer Calculator Pro

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

Head to head
About

VisuBuild

Features
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VisuBuild is a professional construction calculator β€” 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

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Stair Stringer Calculator Pro

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Stair Stringer Calculator lays out a straight flight of stairs from three measurements and tells you how to cut the stringers β€” in carpenter's fractions, not decimals. Enter the total rise, the tallest riser you'll accept and your tread depth. You get the riser count and exact riser height, the tread count, total run, stringer length and stair angle, plus a to-scale drawing of the cut stringer. CUT IT RIGHT β€’ Riser height is rounded so it never exceeds your maximum β€’ The first riser cut is dropped by your tread thickness, so every finished step is equal β€’ Framing square settings and the step-off distance along the board edge β€’ Notch depth and the solid wood left under the notches (throat) for a 2x10, a 2x12 or any board depth β€’ How many stringers to cut for your stair width, and their spacing β€’ Type measurements the way you read a tape: 108 1/2, 9' 0-1/2", 7 3/4 CHECK IT BEFORE YOU CUT Every layout is checked, and the result shows what passed, not only what failed: β€’ IRC R311.7: maximum riser 7-3/4", minimum tread 10", maximum rise of one flight 151", minimum width 36", nosing and handrail requirements β€’ AWC DCA 6 deck-stair stringer limits: at least 5" of throat, a 6'-0" maximum span for cut stringers, stringers no more than 18" on center β€’ The stride rule 2R + T for a comfortable stair (24–25 in; 590–650 mm per DIN 18065 when you work in millimeters) FULL CUT LIST AND PDF β€’ Height, run and board-edge mark for every step β€’ A PDF layout sheet with the drawing, cut list and code check for your crew or inspector β€’ Unlimited history: reopen any saved layout with its drawing and checks INCHES OR MILLIMETERS Switch units any time. Inch results read like a tape measure, to the nearest 1/16". WORKS THE WAY YOU DO β€’ All calculations run on your device β€” no account or sign-in required. β€’ Calculations and saved history work offline on the job site β€’ No ads. Usage reporting can be turned off in Settings β€’ The app sends verified purchase records and feedback you choose to submit β€’ English and Spanish interface SIMPLE PRICING The calculation, drawing and code check are free, and the free version keeps your 10 most recent layouts. One in-app purchase unlocks the full cut list, PDF export and unlimited history. No subscription. The formula sources are listed in the app: IRC 2021 Section R311.7, AWC DCA 6-15 Figures 28–29, and the stride rule. This app is a layout aid; always verify against the building code in force at your job site.

Screenshots

VisuBuild4 screens
Stair Stringer Calculator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VisuBuild at 15.0 against Stair Stringer Calculator Pro's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. VisuBuild sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stair Stringer Calculator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
VisuBuild versus Stair Stringer Calculator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisuBuildStair Stringer Calculator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Demiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.京昌 ι™ˆ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VisuBuild

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Stair Stringer Calculator Pro

One-time1
  • Stair Stringer Pro$9.99

Questions

Is VisuBuild free?
VisuBuild is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stair Stringer Calculator Pro free?
Stair Stringer Calculator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VisuBuild or Stair Stringer Calculator Pro have ads?
Neither VisuBuild nor Stair Stringer Calculator Pro shows ads.

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