Baluster Calculator Elite vs Baluster Layout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Baluster Calculator Elite
This app calculates precise baluster spacing for handrails, accommodating both flat and sloped surfaces. It provides detailed measurements for installation, including the number of balusters, spacing between them, and marking points. Users can also switch between metric and imperial units for convenience.
- Flat railing calculations
- Stair railing calculations
- Max baluster spacing input
- Baluster width input
- Run length input
- Unit preference settings (inches, cm, mm)
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Baluster Calc Elite is an industry leading tool and calculator designed to simplify solving baluster spacing measurements for handrails (both flat and on a rake). Flat Railing (inputs): -Max baluster spacing -Baluster width -Run length Flat Railing (outputs): -Number of balusters -Space between centers -Number of spaces -Space between balusters -Measurements for marking centers of each baluster Stair Railing (inputs): -Max baluster spacing -Baluster width -Run length (on rake) -Rake angle, stair rise, stair run, or stair run/stair rise Stair Railing (outputs): -Number of balusters -Space between centers (on rake) -Number of spaces -Space between balusters (on rake) -Space between balusters -Measurements for marking centers of each baluster Preference settings for easily switching between inches, centimeters, and millimeters for all dimensions. If you are not 100% satisfied with this calculator please email us at techsupport@cyberprodigy.com so we can make things right before posting any negative reviews. We read all emails. We are also open to any suggestions you may have for future enhancements to this app.
Baluster Layout
Easily calculate the number and placement of balusters for deck or stair railings. Input railing length, baluster width, and spacing to ensure code compliance. Supports multiple rail sections and units of measurement.
- Calculate baluster quantity
- Determine baluster placement
- Support for multiple rail sections
- Inch and centimeter units
- Building code compliance assistance
- Share results via text or email
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Calculate how many balusters you’ll need for a deck or stair railing by entering the railing length, baluster width and spacing. Multiple rail sections can be entered. Can use inches or centimeters. The results will show how many balusters are needed for each section and the location that each baluster should be attached to meet the proper spacing. Making sure your structure is compliant with local building codes is important and this App will help get the proper spacing. The results can be shared by text or email.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Baluster Calculator Elite at 4.9 against Baluster Layout's 4.3. Baluster Calculator Elite also leads on ratings volume (359 vs 24) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). Baluster Layout's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $8.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Baluster Calculator Elite costs $8.99 and Baluster Layout $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Baluster Calculator Elite holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baluster Calculator Elite has 359 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Baluster Calculator Elite | Baluster Layout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (359 ratings) — better | 4.3 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 359 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #139 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cyberprodigy LLC | H3 Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
Baluster Calculator Elite
Baluster Layout
Bugs and requests
Baluster Calculator Elite
Reported bugs
18 issues- Stops at 1/16 inch increments
- Cannot delete previous entry
- Errors on subsequent calculations after initial entry
- Inaccurate on angled and flat runs
- Does not allow for spacing less than 25mm
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- Last picket is off
- Only provides baluster centers
- Maximum spacing limited to 12 inches
- Maximum run limited to 200 inches
- Smallest increment of 1/16 inch is not useful for certain tasks
- Misleading icon regarding tread surface mount measurements
- Cannot input horizontal rake inputs
- Only works with balusters less than 1 inch width
- Massive icon appears on screen
- Calculation for sloped railing with landing does not work
- Not as user-friendly as Android version
- Requires manual placement of blocks
- Provides center measurements instead of side measurements for spindle drop
Requested features
12 requests- Fix 1/16 inch increment issue
- Allow deletion of previous entry
- Add ability to calculate end piece length without manual deduction
- Add option to change baluster measurements from center to before or after
- Add column function
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- Add ability to input horizontal rake inputs
- Improve user-friendliness and add Android parity
- Calculate material location directly
- Allow for smaller spacing increments
- Provide measurements for tread surface mount
- Allow for calculation of sloped railings including landings
- Provide side of spindle drop measurements
Baluster Layout
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Baluster Calculator Elite
No in-app purchases
Baluster Layout
No in-app purchases
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