Comparison

Baluster Calculator Elite vs QuickCalc Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Flat railing calculations
  • Stair railing calculations
  • Max baluster spacing input
  • Baluster width input
  • Run length input
  • Unit preference settings (inches, cm, mm)
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

QuickCalc Pro

Features
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QuickCalc Pro is the construction calculator built by a builder, for builders. Fast, accurate material estimates right on your phone — no internet needed. 10 PURPOSE-BUILT CALCULATORS Concrete Volume, Brickwork, Timber Framing, Stairs, Tiles, Roofing, Fencing, Retaining Walls, Paint and Excavation. BUILT FOR AUSTRALIAN TRADES Metric and imperial support. NCC compliance checking for stairs. Australian standard brick, block, and timber sizes. Material quantities in real-world units — bags, sheets, lineal metres. KEY FEATURES Multi-shape and multi-wall calculations. Wastage allowances built in. Save and review calculation history. Works completely offline. Built in Queensland, Australia.

Screenshots

Baluster Calculator Elite4 screens
QuickCalc Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuickCalc Pro at Free against Baluster Calculator Elite's $8.99. Baluster Calculator Elite's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

QuickCalc Pro is free to download; Baluster Calculator Elite costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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Baluster Calculator Elite versus QuickCalc Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaluster Calculator EliteQuickCalc Pro
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (365 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings365 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyberprodigy LLCHANE MATTHEW ERAN

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
Show 7 more
  • 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

QuickCalc Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Baluster Calculator Elite

No in-app purchases

None

QuickCalc Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Baluster Calculator Elite free?
Baluster Calculator Elite costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickCalc Pro free?
QuickCalc Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Baluster Calculator Elite or QuickCalc Pro have ads?
Neither Baluster Calculator Elite nor QuickCalc Pro shows ads.

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