RIDGID Sketch vs Decking calculator, material
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RIDGID Sketch
Create precise project plans and annotate measurements directly onto photos. This tool can be used independently or paired with a laser distance meter for accurate data capture.
- Measurement calculation
- Project planning
- Photo annotation
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Drawing mode
- Photo overlay mode
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RIDGID Sketch is a handy tool that allows you to calculate and communicate various measurements on your projects. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with a RIDGID LM-400 Laser Distance Meter. The app will connect to your LM-400 via Bluetooth and receive precise distance measurements from the device. RIDGID Sketch works in both drawing mode and photo overlay mode allowing you to develop precise room plans or annotate measurements within a picture.
Decking calculator, material
This app helps you estimate the materials and cost for your decking project. It calculates the number of boards, screws, and hidden fasteners required, providing a total cost estimate for deck flooring.
- Calculate decking boards needed
- Estimate fasteners (screws/hidden clips)
- Calculate total material cost
- Focuses on deck flooring
- Project material estimation
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Estimate the number of decking boards, screws, nails, and hidden clips required for your project. The app also calculates material costs based on board pricing and fastener costs. Material quantities may include a waste allowance to help account for cuts and installation losses. Results are estimates for informational purposes only. We are very happy to serve you. If you have any requests, don't hesitate to contact us. - https://www.facebook.com/phan.nhatdang.3/ - phannhatd@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Decking calculator, material at 4.5 against RIDGID Sketch's 3.8. Decking calculator, material also leads on ratings volume (176 vs 9) and review sentiment (33% vs 21%). RIDGID Sketch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Decking calculator, material sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RIDGID Sketch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Decking calculator, material holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decking calculator, material has 176 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of RIDGID Sketch's written reviews are positive against 33% of Decking calculator, material's.
RIDGID Sketch ships an update every 3 months, Decking calculator, material every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RIDGID Sketch | Decking calculator, material |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (9 ratings) | 4.5 (176 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 176 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIDGID Software Solutions | Phan Nhat Đang |
Customer experience
RIDGID Sketch
Decking calculator, material
In-app purchases
RIDGID Sketch
No in-app purchases
Decking calculator, material
- Remove ads$1.99
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