Comparison

Construction Calc Pro Lite vs QuantifyAR

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

Head to head
About

Construction Calc Pro Lite

This calculator app is designed for construction professionals, offering specialized functions for measurements in feet, inches, and fractional inches. It includes modules for material estimates, conversions, area and volume calculations, trigonometry, and stair design, transforming your device into a construction computer.

Highlights
  • Feet, inches, and fractional inch measurements
  • Material estimation modules
  • Area and volume calculations
  • Trigonometry and triangle solver
  • Stair and crown moulding calculators
  • Fraction reduction and conversion
  • Estimate transfer and email
Features
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Construction Calc Pro turns your device into an advanced jobsite computer. Built specifically for contractors, builders, carpenters, and project supervisors, it combines full fractional-inch dimensional math with integrated material takeoffs and project estimation sheets. Eliminate expensive standalone handhelds—run your framing cuts, stair layouts, material orders, and job estimates right from your pocket. CORE DIMENSIONAL MATH & CONVERSIONS - Calculate in feet, inches, and fractional inches down to 1/64 inch - Full math support: Add, subtract, multiply, divide, powers, and square roots with mixed units - Instant conversions: Fractions to decimals, square and cubic footage, metric to imperial, angles, and temperatures - Automatic fraction reduction to lowest common denominators - Split-screen view displays active calculations, measurements, and memory registers simultaneously - 50 shared memory registers accessible across all specialized modules PROJECT ESTIMATION & MATERIAL TAKEOFFS - Instant takeoffs for concrete pours, block walls, drywall sheets, paint, tile, and lumber - Calculate surface areas and volumes for standard, angled, and complex compound shapes - Export to a running job estimate sheet to tally project totals - Email itemized takeoffs directly to clients, suppliers, or your crew right from the site ROOF, STAIRS & STRUCTURAL LAYOUT - Stairs & Stringers: Solve total rise, run, unit rise, unit run, riser and tread counts, stringer length, and minimum stairwell openings with scale-drawn diagrams - Rafters & Framing: Integrated right-angle trigonometry solves slope, pitch, common rafters, hips, and valleys with visual graphic feedback - Crown Moulding: Calculate precise miter and bevel saw settings for any wall angle and any spring angle - Arcs & Circles: Solve radius, circumference, sector area, arc length, and segments fast Designed for professional trades who need reliable, jobsite-tested calculations without ads, subscriptions, or bulky handheld devices. Built-in help guides and instructions included for every module.

About

QuantifyAR

This app allows users to create project quantity takeoffs and estimates by measuring from scale drawings, aerial photos, or using augmented reality on-site. It supports various project types and enables the application of customizable cost rules to calculate material needs and project expenses.

Highlights
  • Measure length, area, volume, weight, and count
  • Import drawings and aerial photos
  • Apply customizable cost rules
  • Augmented reality on-site measurements
  • Create quantity takeoffs for any project type
  • Share project estimates
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Create and organize your Project QTOs and estimates with ease using this one-of-a-kind app! QuantifyAR has the unique ability to measure accurately from scale drawings and aerial photos. Import a drawing, set the scale, and start measuring! Take it a step further by applying customizable cost rules to get a complete estimate of costs and materials required to complete your project! Measure length, width, height, area, volume, weight and count from drawings, aerials, or on site using augmented reality (AR). Note that the free version has a limit on the number of projects and quantities that can be saved. Create quantity takeoffs and estimates for ANY type of project: - gravel, soil, mulch, and bulk landscape material volumes - siding, paint, tile, carpet floor and wall areas - lumber and framing materials - concrete and foundation volumes - cable or pipe run length - doors and window count - plumbing fixture count - furniture count - roofing material area - fencing length, area, and material list Once you have created your takeoff, you can create an unlimited number of cost rules to answer questions such as: How many truckloads of gravel? How many gallons of paint? How many boxes of siding? How many boxes of floor tile? How many 8ft 2x4 studs? How many rolls of carpet? How much rebar for my slab? How many fence boards and posts? And most importantly...How much will it COST? Share your project takeoff and estimate with your team members or customers with the touch of a button. If you are a contractor, builder, interior designer, estimator, or DIY-er, you need to download QuantifyAR now and experience an all new way to calculate your material list and create your quotes. Devices with LiDAR capabilities are not required but may benefit by having a faster and more accurate measuring experience.

Screenshots

Construction Calc Pro Lite4 screens
QuantifyAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuantifyAR at 50% against Construction Calc Pro Lite's 10%. QuantifyAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (2.8 vs 2.5). Construction Calc Pro Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (51 vs 5). On price 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

Both are free to download. QuantifyAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Construction Calc Pro Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuantifyAR holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Calc Pro Lite has 51 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Construction Calc Pro Lite's written reviews are positive against 50% of QuantifyAR's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Construction Calc Pro Lite versus QuantifyAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Calc Pro LiteQuantifyAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (51 ratings)2.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnappy Appz Inc.MindSight Studios Inc.

Customer experience

Construction Calc Pro Lite

All ratings51 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative60.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive9.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.5%

QuantifyAR

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Construction Calc Pro Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QuantifyAR

One-time1
  • QuantifyAR Unlimited$5.99

Questions

Is Construction Calc Pro Lite free?
Construction Calc Pro Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuantifyAR free?
QuantifyAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Construction Calc Pro Lite or QuantifyAR?
QuantifyAR is rated higher. Construction Calc Pro Lite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while QuantifyAR averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Construction Calc Pro Lite or QuantifyAR have ads?
Construction Calc Pro Lite shows ads; QuantifyAR does not.

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