Proposal Writer 4 vs Metal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proposal Writer 4
This app helps roofing professionals conduct rooftop inspections and generate professional reports for clients. It allows for detailed documentation of roof conditions, features, and necessary repairs, streamlining the proposal process.
- Generate rooftop inspection reports
- Capture and import photos
- Import satellite imagery for site maps
- Document rooftop conditions and repairs
- Access suggested solutions
- Include cover letters and specifications
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Carlisle Proposal Writer allows sales representatives and qualified roofing contractors to conduct rooftop inspections for potential roofing jobs prior to construction or repair. The roof inspector can quickly create a site drawing of the roof inspection area, catalog rooftop features and potentially problematic conditions on the roof. The software then generates a roof condition report for the building owner, facility manager or potential customer. With Proposal Writer a roof inspector can: * Generate and deliver a professional rooftop inspection report to potential customers * Capture and import photos of rooftop features and conditions * Import satellite imagery of the customer property to generate a detailed site map * Document and map existing rooftop conditions and repair requirements * Access suggested solutions for resolution of existing conditions * Document moisture surveys, core samples and infrared studies * Include a cover letter and specifications for the recommended repair work * Access and share previously generated reports on RoofProposal.com
Metal
This app provides roofing professionals with essential tools and information for commercial roofing projects. It offers calculators to assist in project planning and selecting appropriate edge metal systems. Access expert knowledge from a leading manufacturer in the industry.
- Roofing project calculators
- Edge metal system selection
- Commercial roofing industry resource
- Expert knowledge access
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The Metal-Era mobile app is a helpful resource for architects, roofing consultants, contractors, and any professional in the commercial roofing industry. It features a variety of calculators that will provide helpful information for your specific roofing projects and help you determine which edge metal systems are right for you. Metal-Era is your trusted go-to expert in the commercial roofing industry. The largest and most accomplished edge metal systems manufacturer in North America, Metal-Era boasts the broadest portfolio of tested roofing and building envelope solutions on the market.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Metal at every 6 weeks against Proposal Writer 4's every 7 months. Metal also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Proposal Writer 4 against 5.0 for Metal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Proposal Writer 4 ships an update every 7 months, Metal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Proposal Writer 4 | Metal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carlisle Construction Materials Incorporated | Metal-Era, Inc |
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Proposal Writer 4
Metal
In-app purchases
Proposal Writer 4
No in-app purchases
Metal
No in-app purchases
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