Best Material Selection Apps

155+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good material selection apps. We benchmark 155+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Material Selection Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Material Verification	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
2	Swatchbox	Free	4.7★ (14)	No	No	May 2026
3	Polycorp Material Calculator	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
4	Material Colors	Free	5.0★ (4)	—	No	May 2026
5	Centric Material Sample	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	No	May 2026
6	Material Master	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026
7	Machining Material Calculators	Free	—	No	Yes	May 2026
8	Material Box	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026

Top Picks for Material Selection

#1

Material Verification by SCIO SOLUTIONS LTD

Using SCiO

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#2

Swatchbox by Anguleris Technologies LLC.

Discover & Order Samples

Strong Contender

4.7(14 ratings)

Free

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This app connects building professionals with material samples from leading brands. It streamlines the discovery and ordering process for architects and designers.

#3

Polycorp Material Calculator by Avanaire Design, LLC

Worth Considering

📊 Productivity

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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More Material Selection apps to explore

Material Colors

Material Colors

Material Colors

by CosmicMind Inc.

Access a comprehensive color palette inspired by Material Design principles. Explore and select colors for your projects with ease. This app provides a complete library for designers and developers.

Complete Material Design color libraryColor selection toolDesigned for developers

Centric Material Sample

Centric Material Sample

Centric Material Sample

by Centric Software Inc

Capture and share material inspirations on the go. Quickly record photos, vendor details, and material properties. Sync captured data to a central server for team collaboration and evaluation.

Capture material photosRecord vendor informationDocument material properties

Material Master

Material Master

Material Master

Materials selector for rubber

Machining Material Calculators

Machining Material Calculators

Machining Material Calculators

by Sebastian Hat

PBR Material Previewer

Visualize PBR materials with realistic depth using motion tracking and off-axis rendering. This app creates the illusion of real depth for heightmaps as you move your device.

PBR material previewMotion tracking for depthOff-axis rendering

🎨 Graphics & Design

Material Drop Driver

Material Drop Driver

Material Drop Driver

by materialdrop.com llc

the new home of materials

This app provides a cloud platform for sourcing, developing, and sharing digital materials. It allows users to search, filter, and request physical samples, interact with materials in 2D and 3D, and create shareable collections for design projects.

Source and request physical material samplesDevelop materials with 2D and 3D display optionsCreate and share material collections

📊 Productivity

ARPRO App for grade selection

This application assists users with grade selection using augmented reality technology. It provides a tool for visualizing and choosing appropriate grades within a business context.

Augmented reality grade selectionBusiness grade visualizationIntuitive interface

DCP Product Selector

DCP Product Selector

DCP Product Selector

by DON CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS LIMITED

This app helps users select the right construction products from a leading manufacturer with over 90 years of experience. It provides access to innovative materials developed across global operations.

Product selection assistanceAccess to innovative materialsGlobal manufacturer information

Building Material Online

Building Material Online

Building Material Online

by Nex Co., Ltd.

This app serves as a comprehensive marketplace for construction-related materials, offering a wide range of products for various building needs. Users can easily browse and purchase items like waterproofing, flooring, generators, and adhesives directly from their mobile devices.

Wide range of construction materialsWaterproofing, flooring, generatorsSealants, adhesives, tile grout

Crystran Optics Guide

Crystran Optics Guide

Crystran Optics Guide

Optical Material Selection

Gammon Material Management

Gammon Material Management

Gammon Material Management

by Gammon Construction Limited

Accurate. Instant. Intuitive.

This application helps businesses analyze the composition of physical materials. It provides insights into material makeup, empowering users with data to make informed decisions in competitive markets.

Material composition analysisPhysical object data insightsBusiness decision support

by Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd.

This engineering app simplifies gasket selection for industrial applications. Input system parameters to get precise, data-driven recommendations for optimal performance and reliability. Access technical resources for confident installation.

Precise gasket recommendationsComprehensive material databaseAdherence to industry standards

📊 Productivity

by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Core Series™ Tape Selection

Core Series™ Tape Selection

Core Series™ Tape Selection

Materials on site, on time

Streamline material procurement for construction projects. Quickly browse catalogs, build shopping carts, and submit material requests. Track request status and log deliveries directly from your mobile device, saving significant time on administrative tasks.

Browse material catalog and inventoryBuild shopping carts for material requestsTrack material request status

📊 Productivity

FAQ about Material Selection

Are there free material selection apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top material selection apps we rank are free to download, including Material Verification and Swatchbox.

Does Material Verification have ads or in-app purchases?

Material Verification has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many material selection apps are on the App Store?

We track 155+ material selection apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.