Comparison

Construction Calc Pro Lite vs OpusCalc Pro

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

OpusCalc Pro

Features
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OpusCalc Pro is a professional construction calculator for contractors, framers, and tradespeople — built for feet, inches, and fractions on the job site. Try all 11 calculators free. Get IRC-compliant stair layouts, concrete yardage, stud counts, rafter lengths, drywall sheets, and more — with a custom imperial keyboard designed for field use. 11 PROFESSIONAL CALCULATORS Stair Stringer: Get 2021 IRC-compliant layouts in seconds, including exact riser heights, tread counts, and total run. Roof Rafter: Master common, hip, and valley rafters with precise fractional outputs for any pitch. Stud Count: Calculate field studs, corners, T-wall intersections, openings, and plate material with adjustable 5%, 10%, or 15% waste margins. Drywall: Estimate sheet counts from gross area minus doors and windows, with adjustable waste. Paint: Calculate gallons needed by coat count, adjusted for doors and windows. Flooring and Tile: Convert any area into exact tile or box counts with adjustable waste factors so you never run short. Concrete Volume: Estimate cubic yardage for slabs, columns, and footings, including pre-mix bag counts. Block and Brick: CMU block and brick estimator with mortar bag counts and adjustable waste margins. Right Angle: Square up any layout instantly using 3-4-5 triangle math. Area and Volume: General area and cubic yard calculator with waste margin. Fractions: Convert between fractions and decimals in one tap. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (OPUSCALC PRO) With an OpusCalc Pro subscription, save calculations to named projects, sync across devices, and export branded PDFs via AirDrop, email, or Files. Your work is saved locally first and syncs to the cloud automatically when online. FIELD READY A high-contrast dark mode designed for readability in any lighting, featuring a custom imperial keyboard for fast fractional input in feet, inches, and fractions — the way you actually measure on the job site. OPUSCALC PRO SUBSCRIPTION Try all 11 calculators free before subscribing. Unlock unlimited calculations with a monthly or yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Support: support@opuscalc.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Built by RM Digital Enterprise LLC

Screenshots

Construction Calc Pro Lite4 screens
OpusCalc Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Construction Calc Pro Lite at none against OpusCalc Pro's 2. OpusCalc Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). 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. OpusCalc Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Construction Calc Pro Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Calc Pro Lite ships an update every 4 months, OpusCalc Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Construction Calc Pro Lite versus OpusCalc Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Calc Pro LiteOpusCalc Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnappy Appz Inc.RM Digital Enterprise LLC

In-app purchases

None

Construction Calc Pro Lite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OpusCalc Pro

Subscriptions2
  • OpusCalc Pro$2.991 Month
  • OpusCalc Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Construction Calc Pro Lite free?
Construction Calc Pro Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpusCalc Pro free?
OpusCalc Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Construction Calc Pro Lite or OpusCalc Pro have ads?
Construction Calc Pro Lite shows ads; OpusCalc Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Construction Calc Pro Lite or OpusCalc Pro?
Construction Calc Pro Lite ships an update every 4 months, and OpusCalc Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Construction Calc Pro Lite was updated on October 22, 2026 and OpusCalc Pro on October 8, 2026.

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