Builder's Helper MAX vs Construction Calculator Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Builder's Helper MAX
This comprehensive construction app offers advanced calculation tools for linear, square, and cubic measurements in both imperial and metric units. It includes features for roof pitch, stair lengths, and a memory bank for storing values. Manage projects with detailed lists, store documents and images, and utilize quick job calculators for various construction tasks.
- Advanced construction calculator (imperial/metric)
- Roof pitch and rafter length calculations
- Project management with data lists
- Document and image storage for projects
- Quick job calculators for various tasks
- Notepad with PDF export
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The most advanced, feature-rich, intuitive & user-friendly construction app available is BACK, Rebuilt from the ground up for modern devices, with universal support for both iPhone and iPad! With its easy-to-use layout & features, it is capable of handling even the most demanding construction projects, and blows expensive stand-alone construction calculators out of the water at a fraction of the cost! Whether an experienced tradesman or novice DIYer, you will find Carpenter’s Helper the perfect companion for every project, in the office and in the field. ---- Features: • Calculator: Includes all of the features you would expect to find on an advanced Construction Calculator, but redesigned and optimized for the touch screen. Easily calculate linear, square & cubic measurements in English (Yards, Feet, Inches, Inch Fractions [up to x/128”]) & Metric (Millimeters, Centimeters, Meters), and convert easily between the two unit modes with a convenient [E/M] toggle. Store & recall triangular measurements to calculate roof pitch, rafter lengths, stair lengths, and more with the convenient [Pitch], [Rise], [Run] and [Diagonal] buttons. When any 2 values are stored, the other 2 are generated automatically! The [Tape] feature keeps an easy-to-read list of your calculations for error-checking, while the Memory Bank feature allows you to Add, Subtract, and recall stored values with a running ticker displayed in the LCD area. Plus we just added a NEW Quick-List feature, which allows you to label and store often-used values for quicker entry into your equation! • Notepad: Keep important notes within one tap of your calculator, supporting multiple pages and exporting to PDF. • Projects: Create lists of data in Text-Only, Simplified, or Detailed lists, and store in organized Projects. Useful for take-offs, estimating, budgets, material lists, etc. Lists can even be tabulated to include running totals on the bottom! Not only does it keep track of important project info & create powerful lists, but you can also store project documents (like budgets, contracts, plans, etc.) & images (either by attaching images from you photo library or taking new ones). And of course you can Print or export your Project data via email as a PDF! • Quick-Jobs: Graphical interface to easily calculate all kinds of construction projects, large or small. With just a few known parameters, Quick-Jobs will automatically fill-in and calculate the rest of the project for you. These Quick-Jobs are included: -Rafters -Stairs -Arc/Circle -Column/Cone -Crown/Miter -Concrete -Conc. Block -Drywall -Flooring -Painting -Roof -Convert -Fencing (Imperial-Mode Only) -Decking (Imperial-Mode Only) -Wall Framing (Imperial-Mode Only) -Board Feet Calc. (Imperial-Mode Only) You can also export all of your QJ data to be included with a Project, or export separately. ---- With Builder’s Helper, you’ll always have the calculating power you need on you, every time you need it. And with all of the additional features, you’ll be able to take estimating, take-offs, & on-site job performance to a whole new level!
Construction Calculator Master
This advanced construction calculator simplifies complex measurements for builders, carpenters, and remodelers. It offers a comprehensive suite of math functions, multi-unit support, and visual aids for calculations involving fractions, trigonometry, and rafters. Reduce errors and save time with its intuitive interface and customizable options.
- Multi-unit fraction support (feet, inches, yards, metric)
- Trigonometric functions with visualization
- Rafter and triangle visualization
- Imperial, Metric, and US Fractional units
- Customizable fraction resolution
- Memory and history functions
- Dark mode support
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Get ready for the next generation construction calculator. A must-have tool for fellow builder, carpenter, remodeler and handymen. Save time and reduce costly errors with our extremely easy to use construction calculator with full visual mode for all your calculations. This app features: - Easy to use with a comprehensive set of math functions. - Advanced multi-unit (feet inch fractions, yards, decimal feet, decimal inches and metric) fraction support - Full trig functions with visualization: sine, cosine, tangent, arcsine, arccosine and arctangent - Visualization of triangles, arcs, common and hip/valley rafters - Advanced calculation modes - Imperial, Metric, and US Fractional units - Customizable fraction resolution - Memory and History functions - Max, Min, and average calculation of values in memory - Dark mode support and much more. Download today and become a 10x builder! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Builder's Helper MAX at 4.7 against Construction Calculator Master's 4.3. Builder's Helper MAX also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 436). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Builder's Helper MAX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Construction Calculator Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Builder's Helper MAX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 436 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Builder's Helper MAX's written reviews are positive against 70% of Construction Calculator Master's.
Builder's Helper MAX ships an update monthly, Construction Calculator Master fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Builder's Helper MAX | Construction Calculator Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better | 4.3 (436 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews — better | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 436 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | My Pie Interactive | Uncaught Exception Inc |
Customer experience
Builder's Helper MAX
Construction Calculator Master
Bugs and requests
Builder's Helper MAX
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fractions not displaying properly
- App crashing when using certain features
- Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Getting started guide or help section
- Ability to group related tasks under one project
- Expand note-taking capabilities
Construction Calculator Master
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Builder's Helper MAX
- Quick-Job: Drywall$0.99
- Quick-Job: Fencing$0.99
- Quick-Job: Roofing$0.99
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- Quick-Job: Decking$0.99
- Quick-Job: Wall Framing$0.99
- Construction Pack$4.99
- Estimating Pack$4.99
- Project Management$4.99
- Pro Calculator$4.99
- Pro Pack$12.99
Construction Calculator Master
- 1 week7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- 1 week$2.997 Days
- 1 week7 Days trial$2.997 Days
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- 1 month7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- 1 week7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 1 month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- 1 month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- 1 month$9.991 Month
- 1 year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- 1 year7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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