Comparison

Baluster Calculator Elite vs Piping Worker

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
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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

Piping Worker

Features
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Piping Worker 是面向管道工程师的专业工具应用,涵盖四大国际标准体系的管道组件数据,配备实用计算工具,助你提升工作效率。 核心数据覆盖 - ASME - API - EN - JIS 组件类型齐全 - 管道:各类规格与材质 - 管件:弯头三通大小头等 - 法兰:多种压力等级与密封面 - 垫片:各类型号与尺寸 - 线路盲板:完整规格参数 专业计算工具 - 管道重量计算:快速核算材料成本 - 管道体积计算:精确计算容积流量 - 法兰压力等级:确认压力匹配 - 热膨胀计算:预测温度变化影响 - 数据对比:直观比对多组件参数 - 单位转换:公制英制一键切换 实用功能 - 工程图纸与3D模型展示 - 技术参数快速查询 - 搜索历史与收藏管理 - 个人笔记随时记录 - PDF与CSV格式导出 无论你是管道设计师、机械工程师,还是石油化工从业人员,Piping Worker 都能为你提供可靠的数据支持与计算辅助。 数据信息和计算结果仅供参考。

Screenshots

Baluster Calculator Elite4 screens
Piping Worker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Piping Worker at $2.99 against Baluster Calculator Elite's $8.99. 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

Baluster Calculator Elite costs $8.99 and Piping Worker $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Baluster Calculator Elite versus Piping Worker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaluster Calculator ElitePiping Worker
Price$8.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.9 (366 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings366 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyberprodigy LLC小燕 陈

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

Piping Worker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Baluster Calculator Elite

No in-app purchases

None

Piping Worker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Baluster Calculator Elite free?
Baluster Calculator Elite costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Piping Worker free?
Piping Worker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Baluster Calculator Elite or Piping Worker have ads?
Neither Baluster Calculator Elite nor Piping Worker shows ads.

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