# The HAILCULATOR vs HailMasterPlus

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HailMasterPlus at 3 against The HAILCULATOR's 1. The HAILCULATOR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The HAILCULATOR sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and HailMasterPlus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $89.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The HAILCULATOR against 5.0 for HailMasterPlus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

The HAILCULATOR ships an update fortnightly, HailMasterPlus every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The HAILCULATOR | HailMasterPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hailculator/id996333738/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hailmasterplus/id1209848042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICM Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/972406043) | [SoftEdge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209848041) |

## What reviewers say

### The HAILCULATOR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hailculator/id996333738)

This app streamlines hail damage estimation for vehicles with a single-screen interface. It offers customizable matrices, PDF report generation with logo inclusion, and efficient photo capture. Manage clients, sites, and estimators, with iCloud backups for your data.

**Highlights:** Single-screen estimating interface, Customizable hail matrices, PDF estimate generation, Walk-around photo capture, VIN scan/decode, Client and site management, iCloud backups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Estimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Estimate Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 60 Estimate Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Quick Books Online Annual | $49.99 | one-time |
| 150 Estimate Pack | $69.99 | one-time |


### HailMasterPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hailmasterplus/id1209848042)

This app uses AI and AR to detect and measure hail or parking dents on vehicles. It offers quick damage cost calculation and generates exportable PDF reports. The tool supports various dent mirrors, claim case management, and customizable pricing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered dent detection, Augmented reality measurement, Quick damage cost calculation, Exportable PDF reports, Customizable pricing matrix, Offline functionality, VIN and Plate OCR

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starting | $89.99 | per month |
| Seasonal | $269.99 | per 3 months |
| Master | $539.99 | per 6 months |
| Expert | $949.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The HAILCULATOR free?

The HAILCULATOR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HailMasterPlus free?

HailMasterPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The HAILCULATOR or HailMasterPlus?

The HAILCULATOR and HailMasterPlus are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do The HAILCULATOR or HailMasterPlus have ads?

Neither The HAILCULATOR nor HailMasterPlus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The HAILCULATOR or HailMasterPlus?

The HAILCULATOR ships an update fortnightly, and HailMasterPlus every 9 days. Most recently, The HAILCULATOR was updated on October 1, 2026 and HailMasterPlus on October 5, 2026.

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