Comparison

Baluster Calculator Elite vs ProPump

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

ProPump

Features
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ProPump Calc is the operating system for well and pump companies — pump sizing, customer and well records, crew tools, quotes, invoices, and payments in one place. Built for the way well shops actually work. None of the fluff you’ll never use. PUMP SIZING ON SITE Size the right pump with TDH, flow, and real performance curves for major brands including Pentair, Goulds, Franklin Electric, Flint & Walling, and more. Unlock just the brands your shop uses, per person, through your ProPump plan or App Store subscriptions. Already purchased brands? Use Restore Purchases. CUSTOMERS → SITES → WELLS → JOBS Keep every customer, address, and well organized. See depth, installed equipment, and past visits before you roll the truck. Record serial numbers in and out so the next tech knows exactly what’s in the hole. SCHEDULE YOUR CREWS Put work on a crew board your office and field can share. Light scheduling for one or two crews — clear, not bloated. QUOTE, INVOICE, GET PAID Send quotes and invoices customers can pay by card or ACH. Connect your own Stripe account so money goes to your bank. Optional QuickBooks Online sync so the office isn’t retyping the day’s work. TEAM, SECURITY & TIME Invite your crew with roles and permissions. Two-step sign-in and optional app lock protect company and customer data. Phone time clock, office kiosk, timesheets, and piece-bonus tools help you prep payroll without becoming a full payroll system. MECHANICS (OPTIONAL ADD-ON) Fleet maintenance, truck tools, load lists, and shop orders for the whole company when your plan includes Mechanics. FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS The free ProPump Connect app lets homeowners stay on top of well care and request service when they’re linked to your shop. WHO IT’S FOR Owner-operators through multi-crew well and pump contractors who want a well-specific workflow — not a generic field-service clone. PLANS & BILLING • Pump Calc brand unlocks: available via your ProPump account and, where offered, App Store subscriptions (Restore Purchases supported) • Company plans (Connect, Mechanics, team seats): managed at getpropump.com/account with the same login • Change or cancel website plans anytime from your account; App Store subscriptions are managed in your Apple ID subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://getpropump.com/privacy Terms: https://getpropump.com/terms Account & billing: https://getpropump.com/account Support: hello@getpropump.com ProPump — built for well and pump contractors.

Screenshots

Baluster Calculator Elite4 screens
ProPump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ProPump at Free against Baluster Calculator Elite's $8.99. ProPump also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 18 months). Baluster Calculator Elite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). On ads, 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

ProPump is free to download; Baluster Calculator Elite costs $8.99 up front. ProPump sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Baluster Calculator Elite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baluster Calculator Elite ships an update every 18 months, ProPump every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Baluster Calculator Elite versus ProPump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaluster Calculator EliteProPump
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (366 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings366 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyberprodigy LLCBrandon Wright

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

ProPump

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Baluster Calculator Elite

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ProPump

Subscriptions10
  • ProPump Goulds Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ProPumpPentair Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Franklin Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • F&W Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ProPump Pentair Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Franklin Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • F&W Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • ProPump Small Team Subscription14 Days trial$149.001 Month
  • ProPump Growth Team Subscription14 Days trial$279.001 Month
  • ProPump Large Team Subscription14 Days trial$679.001 Month

Questions

Is Baluster Calculator Elite free?
Baluster Calculator Elite costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProPump free?
ProPump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Baluster Calculator Elite or ProPump have ads?
Neither Baluster Calculator Elite nor ProPump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baluster Calculator Elite or ProPump?
Baluster Calculator Elite ships an update every 18 months, and ProPump every 3 days. Most recently, Baluster Calculator Elite was updated on November 6, 2026 and ProPump on November 5, 2026.

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