Comparison

Sawmill Calculator Pro vs LogMaster

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • LiDAR log scanning
  • Instant cutting solutions
  • Optimized lumber yield
  • Offline operation
  • Data stays on device
  • Portable sawmill focus
Features
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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

Screenshots

Sawmill Calculator Pro4 screens
LogMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Sawmill Calculator Pro versus LogMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSawmill Calculator ProLogMaster
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrant EricksonBunyan Software

Customer experience

Sawmill Calculator Pro

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

LogMaster

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sawmill Calculator Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LogMaster

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • 6 Month$79.996 Months
  • Annual$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Sawmill Calculator Pro free?
Sawmill Calculator Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LogMaster free?
LogMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sawmill Calculator Pro or LogMaster?
LogMaster is rated higher. Sawmill Calculator Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while LogMaster averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sawmill Calculator Pro or LogMaster have ads?
Neither Sawmill Calculator Pro nor LogMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sawmill Calculator Pro or LogMaster?
Sawmill Calculator Pro ships an update every 3 months, and LogMaster weekly. Most recently, Sawmill Calculator Pro was updated on September 7, 2026 and LogMaster on September 21, 2026.

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