Sawmill Calculator Pro vs LogMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sawmill Calculator Pro
This app helps with lumber and timber calculations, including generating cut lists, calculating board feet, and estimating log volume using various scales. It supports both US/Imperial and metric units for all features.
- Generate cut lists with kerf accounting
- Check off completed cuts
- Calculate and save board feet lists
- Email board feet tables
- Calculate log volume (Doyle, Scribner, International 1/4")
- Supports US/Imperial and metric units
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Sawmill Calculator Pro assists you with lumber and timber calculations. It has three major functions: 1. Generation of a list of cuts to make the desired boards accounting for blade kerf. As cuts are made, they can be checked off in the app. 2. Calculation of board feet where lists can be saved and emailed as a table. Hardwoods and softwoods are supported along with species. 3. Calculation of log volume on the Doyle, Scribner, and Internation 1/4" scales. Now with species selection. All features support US/Imperial and metric units.
LogMaster
Instantly measure logs and get optimal cutting solutions using LiDAR technology. Reduce waste and improve lumber quality for portable sawmills. Works offline and keeps all data on your device.
- LiDAR log scanning
- Instant cutting solutions
- Optimized lumber yield
- Offline operation
- Data stays on device
- Portable sawmill focus
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Scan a log on your portable sawmill, have a cutting solution produced instantly. LogMaster uses the iPhone (or iPad) LiDAR system to measure logs and calculate an optimal cutting solution specific to your defined sawmill. Less waste, more lumber. No more off-size cuts and mountains of re-saw. Do it once, do it correctly. Become a Log Master today! Your sawmill efficiency will sky rocket, and you will produce more quality boards than ever before. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Log Master is designed to work where you work — outdoors, on the landing, at the mill, or in the bush. Scans complete in seconds. No internet connection required. All data stays on your device. WHO IT'S FOR LogMaster is built for portable sawmill operators, small and mid-sized sawmill businesses, woodlot owners, log buyers, and anyone who needs fast, reliable log measurement without a tape measure and a scaling stick, or anyone who wants a decent output estimate from a log almost instantly. LogMaster pairs with LogScanner - field scans can move between devices to reach the Sawyer. LogMaster is an advanced sawing consultant: it analyzes logs for the best lumber output and builds a cut plan to do it. REQUIREMENTS LogMaster requires an iPhone 12 Pro or later with a LiDAR Scanner. Compatible with iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and later Pro models. SUBSCRIPTION LogMaster is available as a monthly or annual subscription. Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID. Cancel any time. IMPORTANT Log measurements are estimates based on LiDAR sensor data and are intended as decision-support tools. Results may vary based on scanning conditions, log surface, and device. LogMaster is not a certified scaling instrument and does not satisfy legal scaling requirements where applicable. Terms of Use: https://www.bunyansoftware.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://www.bunyansoftware.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LogMaster at Free against Sawmill Calculator Pro's $3.99. LogMaster also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Sawmill Calculator Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On 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
LogMaster is free to download; Sawmill Calculator Pro costs $3.99 up front. LogMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Sawmill Calculator Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
LogMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Sawmill Calculator Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of LogMaster's.
Sawmill Calculator Pro ships an update every 3 months, LogMaster weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sawmill Calculator Pro | LogMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grant Erickson | Bunyan Software |
Customer experience
Sawmill Calculator Pro
LogMaster
In-app purchases
Sawmill Calculator Pro
No in-app purchases
LogMaster
- Monthly$14.991 Month
- 6 Month$79.996 Months
- Annual$149.991 Year





